Science and Technology:
¶ “Dire Wolf Revived Through De-Extinction Process Of A US Company” • In a scientific breakthrough that could forever alter how humans interact with our planet, US-based biotechnology company Colossal Biosciences said it has brought back an animal that became extinct roughly 10,000 years ago: the dire wolf. The woolley mammoth may be next. [ABC News]
Rendering of dire wolf (Erwin S. Christman, public domain)
¶ “Green Oxamide Vs Green Ammonia: The Chemistry Behind A Smarter Fertilizer” • China’s latest move in green fertilizer hasn’t made headlines, but it is a quietly significant development. A facility in Xinjiang will soon produce half a million tonnes of oxamide fertilizer per year, using captured CO₂, green hydrogen, and green ammonia. [CleanTechnica]
World:
¶ “It’s Only Early April And North India Is Bracing For Extreme Heat” • India’s weather department warned of high temperatures in parts of northern India, including the capital Delhi, for this week. The Indian Meteorological Department said some of the northern and central states can expect maximum temperatures to cross 40°C (104°F). [BBC]
India (Remi Clinton, Unsplash)
¶ “WindEurope 2025: Industry Launches Call To Action” • The wind industry launched a call to action outlining three steps to boost Europe’s energy independence and competitiveness. The Copenhagen Call to Action was revealed at the opening session of WindEurope’s annual event, which brings over 15,000 people together for a conference and exhibition. [reNews]
¶ “Ford’s South Africa Plant Starts Producing The New Ford Ranger PHEV For The Global Market” • As the transition to EVs accelerates in world automotive markets, countries where the auto industry contributes significantly to their local economies need to accelerate their EV production. An example of one such country is South Africa. [CleanTechnica]
Ford South Africa plant (Ford South Africa image)
¶ “Gulf And Asia’s ‘Natural Synergy’ Ignites A Renewables Revolution” • The Gulf Arab monarchies, long synonymous with oil wealth, are deepening energy interdependence with China and Southeast Asian nations, signing landmark agreements in recent months for tens of billions of dollars’ worth of renewable-energy projects. [South China Morning Post]
¶ “Deutsche Offshore Picks SMST Gangway For Fleet” • Deutsche Offshore Schifffahrt has chosen Dutch company SMST to supply a gangway system and crane for its fleet of service operation vessels. SMST will supply its Telescopic Access Bridge gangway system and its offshore knuckle boom crane with 3D motion compensating capability. [reNews]
Gangway system and crane (Salt Ship Design)
¶ “Ofgem Super-Charges UK Clean Power Storage” • A new era for renewable energy in the UK is beginning as Ofgem launches a plan to accelerate the development of long-duration electricity storage projects for the first time in forty years. The National Energy Systems Operator advised the government to add 2.7 GW to 7.7 GW of stored power by 2035. [reNews]
¶ “WindEurope 2025: ‘Deal to boost energy security'” • The proposed Clean Industrial Deal will boost Europe’s energy security and industrial competitiveness while providing greater certainty for wind investments, Ditte Juul Jørgensen, Director-General for Energy at the European Commission, told delegates at WindEurope in Copenhagen. [reNews]
Ditte Juul Jørgensen (belgium24.eu, CC-BY-SA 2.0)
¶ “Global Report Shows Up Coalition Gas And Nuclear Folly, Underlines Why Labor Should Do Better” • The latest Ember report shows the nuclear industry rising in power generation, but like gas, its share of total global power generation is decreasing every year. By comparison, wind, solar, and hydro have been steadily rising for a long time. [RenewEconomy]
US:
¶ “Cute, Quirky IONNA EV Charging Consortium Ain’t Here To Play” • The IONNA EV charging station consortium came out last year with a plan to treat EV drivers in style while they charge up. And Elon Musk has handed them a golden opportunity to show their retro-chic “Rechargery” model as a welcome alternative to the Tesla Supercharger network. [CleanTechnica]
VLM brands (VLM image, cropped)
¶ “Tesla’s Loyal Following Has Vanished – Will Musk Capitulate?” • On Saturday Night Live this week, alum Mike Myers played Tesla CEO Elon Musk. “Suddenly, no one likes Tesla cars,” Myers muttered. “So I asked myself why, and then I answered myself: because of me.” He showed a video of “the first electric car in history to be fully self-vandalizing.” [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Energy Firm Gets Massive Funding Boost That Could Help Lower Household Electric Bills” • A renewable energy company received a massive investment to help increase their business, enabling them to expand their solar power and energy storage portfolio. Encore Renewable Energy secured $389 million from Brookfield Asset Management. [The Cool Down]
Solar array (Encore Renewable Energy image)
¶ “As Coal Declines, Oklahoma Continues To Replace It With Renewable Energy” • Renewable energy from wind turbines and solar panels generated more electricity in the US than coal last year, a first for the country since coal peaked in 2007. Oklahoma saw an increase in wind and solar generation, which makes up about 41% of its electricity. [The Oklahoman]
¶ “Western NY Man Admits To Threatening To Blow Up Power Plants” • A Western New York man pleaded guilty in US District Court in Buffalo to threatening to blow up power plants. Horton pleaded guilty to conveying false information and hoaxes, which carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, and a fine of $250,000. [Finger Lakes Daily News]
Have a clearly comfy day.
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