GTM Creative Strategies writes on the GreenTech Media website about the important role microgrids play. To start with, they provide EV charging flexibility in terms of power and cost savings. Why Electrified Transportation Needs Microgrids Government officials in Montgomery County, Maryland don’t have to speculate about the importance of energy resilience. In 2012 a … Continue reading Microgrids offer a way to lessen or even eliminate the complexity of fleet electrification
Skyscrapers are major emitters of GHG emissions
There are many studies that show the potential for existing buildings to reduce GHG emissions and we know what their overall impact on emissions is. It is good to see an article in The Times by Louisa Clarence-Smith about the impact of some of Britain’s best-known skyscrapers. CO2 challenge that towers over tall buildings Six … Continue reading Skyscrapers are major emitters of GHG emissions
A ‘hydrogen society’ is ahead
Electric vehicle celebrity Wan Gang, the “father of China’s electric vehicle movement,” says a ‘hydrogen society’ is ahead. Companies are jumping in, but cost and other challenges remain. Louise Moon explains in an article on the South China Morning Post website. When China’s father of EVs starts talking up hydrogen vehicles, analysts say investors … Continue reading A ‘hydrogen society’ is ahead
Turning e-waste into precious metal is proving big business for one New Zealand start-up
Electronic waste is an increasing problem for all countries. Still too much ends up in landfill and there is a growing concern about the environmental impact. Debrin Foxcroft writes on the Stuff website from New Zealand about the efforts of one start-up in their country. What is the experience in your country? Treasure in … Continue reading Turning e-waste into precious metal is proving big business for one New Zealand start-up
How journalism is changing its approach to climate change: “We’re not launching a campaign,” she said. “We’re launching information, knowledge.”
Marc Tracy writes in The New York Times about the changing approaches to reporting on climate change. While many want to consider it a crisis, there is not unanimity about how to play it. What are your views? As the World Heats Up, the Climate for News Is Changing, Too As Europe heats up, … Continue reading How journalism is changing its approach to climate change: “We’re not launching a campaign,” she said. “We’re launching information, knowledge.”
More evidence that fighting climate change has positive side effects
Not everyone has been convinced that there is a strong economic argument for addressing climate change. It is encouraging to see articles that do provide more evidence. Emily Chung does just that in an article on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation website. Interestingly, a friend (with no energy background) wrote this after he read the article: … Continue reading More evidence that fighting climate change has positive side effects
Norwegian operator achieved maritime first by powering its hybrid cruise ship on battery power alone
Traditional cruise ships pose all kinds of environmental problems including air quality at cities that they visit that have led to many protests. Nick Lavars writes on the New Atlas website about a new hybrid cruise ship using battery power. It will be interesting to see how many companies follow and upgrade their fleets this … Continue reading Norwegian operator achieved maritime first by powering its hybrid cruise ship on battery power alone
We’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming
A new study finds we’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming, even without new planned installations. Chris Mooney explains more about the study in an article in the Washington Post. Existing fossil fuel plants will push the world across a dangerous climate limit, … Continue reading We’ve already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to commit to more than 1.5 degrees Celsius of planetary warming
America’s low-carbon energy transition supported by major insurer turning its back on global coal industry
The US insurer Chubb becomes the latest to make pledge as risks of climate crisis become clearer. Jillian Ambrose explains in an article in The Guardian. US insurer Chubb to stop investing in or selling policies to coal firms Chubb will become the first US insurer to turn its back on the global coal industry … Continue reading America’s low-carbon energy transition supported by major insurer turning its back on global coal industry
Recent OECD report on business models for the circular economy
We are all trying to learn more about addressing issues related to the circular economy. Earlier this year, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) published a report entitled, Business Models for the Circular Economy, Opportunities and Challenges for Policy. Natural resources, and the materials derived from them, represent the physical basis for the … Continue reading Recent OECD report on business models for the circular economy
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