Opinion:
¶ “The US Needs To Kick Russia Out Of Ukrainian Nuclear Plants ASAP” • The Zaporizhzhia plant is the largest nuclear plant in Europe, once supplying 20% of domestic energy for Ukraine and even exporting to other European nations. Now it is occupied by Russia, and the American technology inside it is at the mercy of Russian soldiers. [The National Interest]
Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant (Leo211, CC-BY-SA 4.0)
World:
¶ “Australian Opposition Leader Clarifies He Believes In Climate Change After Debate” • Australian opposition leader Peter Dutton has clarified he believes in climate change after facing backlash for comments made during an election debate. Asked about the increasing impact of climate change, Dutton replied he would “let scientists and others pass that judgment.” [BBC]
¶ “Controversial Hydrogen Plant Plans Get Green Light” • Some controversial plans to build a hydrogen energy facility have been given the go-ahead despite years of public and council concern. Japanese firm Marubeni Europower wants to create a hydrogen storage and refuelling unit, as well as a solar energy scheme on two sites in Bridgend county. [BBC]
Hydrogen Plant (Marubeni Europower image)
¶ “The End Of The Runway For Boeing In China” • One of the largest aerospace shifts in history is underway in China. Reports indicate that Beijing has instructed its domestic airlines to stop ordering US-built passenger aircraft. The move is not simply an act of retaliation or trade war chess. It’s a signpost for a deeper transformation in industrial strategy. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “More Green Buses for Australia” • The trials are over and more green buses are on order for Australia! Moving from diesel power to electric is good for the climate, the economy, and for national security. We’ll look at progress in three states, South Australia, New South Wales, and Queensland. Then, we’ll look at the newest offerings from bus companies. [CleanTechnica]
Battery electric bus in NSW (Courtesy of GoZero)
¶ “Researchers In Japan Find An Alternative To Single Use Plastic” • The journal Scientific Adviser recently published a paper by researchers in Japan with this entertaining title: “Fully circular shapable transparent paperboard with closed-loop recyclability and marine biodegradability across shallow to deep sea.” Please note that it’s “transparent.” [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Offshore ‘Can Drive Canada Energy Growth'” • A report shows how the Atlantic Canada’s wind energy supply chain could grow. Atlantic Canada, home to some of the strongest wind resources in the world, is ready to drive clean energy growth and support emissions reduction targets through new projects, the Atlantic Wind Energy Supply Chain Assessment says. [reNews]
Offshore wind farm (Tony Exley, Unsplash)
¶ “How Transforming Canada’s Electricity Grid Could Drive Decarbonization, Save Billions” • The vision of a decarbonized, interconnected, resilient national power grid is at the heart of recent analysis by Corporate Knights’ Climate Dollars project. It provides a plan for zero-emissions by 2050, while securing and revitalizing local economies. [Corporate Knights]
¶ “Ocean Energy Gains Ground In 2024” • Ocean energy made progress towards commercialisation in 2024 according to the latest data from Ocean Energy Europe. The pre-commercial tidal farm pipeline grew in 2024, and several full-scale wave devices were deployed. And there are plans to deploy about 165 MW more in the next five years. [reNews]
Water turbine (Nova Innovation image)
US:
¶ “Six Million Under Red Flag Warnings As Extreme Fire Danger Increases In Southwest” • More than six million people in New Mexico, West Texas, Colorado, eastern Arizona, central Kansas, and parts of Oklahoma have been under red flag warnings as strong winds and warm temperatures were forecast to increase wildfire threats. [ABC News]
¶ “Over Half Of Puerto Rico Has Power Restored After Island-Wide Blackout” • Electricity for over half of Puerto Rico was restored by Thursday evening after an island-wide blackout that left 1.4 million customers in the dark and disrupted service at hospitals, its international airport and hotels. Power had been restored to 57% of customers. [ABC News]
Old San Juan (Zixi Zhou, Unsplash)
¶ “Equinor Halts Work, Mulls Legal Action Over Empire Order” • Equinor has halted construction on its 810-MW Empire Wind 1 project off the coast of New York in compliance with a directive from the Trump administration. However, the company said in a statement that it is “considering its legal remedies, including appealing the order.” [reNews]
¶ “NY Governor To ‘Fight’ Trump Empire Stoppage” • New York Governor Kathy Hochul pledged to fight the US government’s move to halt construction on Equinor’s 810-MW Empire Wind 1 project. She said: “As Governor, … I will fight this every step of the way to protect union jobs, affordable energy, and New York’s economic future.” [reNews]
Governor Kathy Hochul (Courtesy of the State of New York)
¶ “V2G Program In California Kicks Off The Future” • There is a very interesting V2X (Vehicle-to-Everything) pilot program, now being offered to GM EV owners in Northern California. They can enroll and get up to $4,500 in incentives to unlock bidirectional charging. Then they can supply energy back to their home, or in time, even to the grid. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Does Solar Power Work In Alaska?” • Many people believe Alaska’s long winters and frequent cloud cover make solar energy unfeasible, but the state is actually a great candidate for solar power. Solar power is gaining momentum in Alaska. Alaska generated more solar energy in 2023 alone than all it generated before 2021 combined. [Environment America]
Have a thrilling well-mannered day.
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