UCI Irvine is among health care facilities nationwide demonstrating their commitment to lower greenhouse gas emissions and build more climate-resilient infrastructure.
A net zero goal of emissions helps in the advancement of climate health, improves population health, and helps improve local communities. #ClimateProgress
Diageo will be replacing its natural gas boilers with heat batteries at its Kentucky and Illinois production sites thanks to Biden's efforts to decarbonize the globe's largest economy as part of his efforts to make the world a better place.
According to consulting firm Kearney, the beverage sector was responsible for 3.8% of all carbon pollution in 2021 and is not on track to meet its reduction goals.
esearchers at Virginia Tech’s College of Engineering have turned to 3D printing with recyclable material to give wind turbine blades a much-needed sustainable boost.
Researchers at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory and TPI Composite explain that this innovation won't just improve the sustainability of wind turbine technology it makes wind turbines more practical and less expensive and reduces energy needed to construct them too. #ClimateSolutions#ClimateProgress#WeCanDoThis #VoteBlue
Useful idiots and Republicans in general will try to use Biden's pause for new LNG export terminal permitting as a political weapn against him this year.
Except because of #ClimateProgress the European Union’s demand for liquefied natural gas, which provided a key lifeline during the energy crisis, will likely peak this year as the region accelerates its renewables transition, according to the bloc’s energy regulator. #ElectrifyEverything#LNG
Great news. It stands to reason that as demand grows, solutions follow.
This is yet another positive outcome of Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act which, along with the Inflation Reduction Act, provides historic amounts of investment in climate and environmental action. #BidenHarris2024#ClimateProgress
Now it's always a good time to decarbonize and the sooner the better, but unless you totally can't swing it now would be a good time to do it in order to get a quicker return on investment.
Speaking of investing in decarbonization, did you know that a 2024 Nissan Leaf EV only costs $500 more than a 2024 Toyota Prius gas burner? That's what they say in this story.
Personally, the aspect I dislike the most about wind turbines is the safety lights. I despise fossil fuel infrastructure more though
The study addresses how wind turbine influence the perceived value of homes by residents.
Grounded in hedonic valuation theory, the researchers conducted statistical estimations to discern the impact of wind turbine visibility on home values sourced from a comprehensive dataset covering the majority of home sales in the U.S.A. since 1997.
This is so, so crucial as we attempt this vital transition away from fossil fuels.
When these projects succeed, it's because developers engage early and often with communities, showing them why the project matters to society—and to them.
Projects are much more likely to succeed when communities feel the project is theirs or includes them.
1.5% of all light-duty vehicles in operation on U.S. roads are EVs already in case you're wondering why there is such a coordinated attack campaign being waged against them. The fossil fuel industry wants to continue selling their polluting products and they have a lot of resources to help keep Americans captive.
With Joe Biden in the White House and enough Democrats in Congress though they'll lose this battle for our planet's future
Anyone that says that voting doesn't matter is a climate science denier example #5,872
Mandates for auto dealers to provide an increasing number of electric vehicles for sale across New Mexico will remain in place as state regulators on Friday denied an effort to derail implementation of the new rules.
Members of the state Environmental Improvement Board voted 4-1 marking a setback to the New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association as it challenges in courts.
Reminder: it's simple political science to amplify the good things your allies do and highlight the harm your opponents cause.
EPA announces eight selections under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s National Clean Investment Fund and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda
This helps so, so much! Wise investments in our most disadvantaged communities will make America greater.
Global CO2 emissions for 2023 increased by only 0.1% relative to 2022. These 2023 emissions consumed 10–66.7% of the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C, suggesting permissible emissions could be depleted within 0.5–6 years (67% likelihood). https://www.nature.com/articles/s43017-024-00532-2
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Global CO2 emissions for 2023 increased by only 0.1% relative to 2022 (following increases of 5.4% and 1.9% in 2021 and 2022, respectively), reaching 35.8 Gt CO2. These 2023 emissions consumed 10–66.7% of the remaining carbon budget to limit warming to 1.5°C.
In order to help convince more people to stop burning fossil fuels as fast as they each possibly can, it could help to point out that our global emissions have finally started slowing so there is hope.
If you know anything about batteries than you're familiar with CATL the world's largest producer of them.
Well, this week they announced that they are halving the price for LFP batteries this year, they've doubled the energy density in a new cell to 500 Wh/kg, and they're now offering a 15-yr or one and a half million kilometers warranty on some of their products.
According to a report by BloombergNEF, it is estimated that by 2030, there will be around 1.2 million tons of retired EV batteries worldwide.
Researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a new technology enabling EV battery reuse: a type of power electronics equipment that can manage a variety of EV batteries as an energy storage system for an electric utility.
Here's some more good news on our efforts to stop global warming.
A new road resurfacing material which enables the production of net zero asphalt has been used in the UK for the first time, in County Durham.
The material incorporates a carbon negative aggregate and recycled asphalt planings from another scheme in County Durham, contributing to a circular economy and demonstrating our commitment to sustainable solutions.
A new airship production site in Doncaster will help to create a fleet of “green” aircrafts by Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) set for take off in 2028.
The City of Doncaster Council and HAV have revealed plans for a flagship Airlander 10 production centre at Carcroft Common.
The Airlander 10 is described as “ultra-low emissions” and “the world’s most efficient large aircraft” by HAV with a top speed of around 100mph. https://www.hybridairvehicles.com/
I'm old enough to remember when the naysayers were saying that we couldn't decarbonize heavy industry. Well, as with all their attempts to delay climate action by trying to convince people that nothing could be done, we're proving them wrong.
Good morning, here's a video of a wind turbine with what I think are pretty good aesthetics. If they work on the ground that's cool, but I bet they could be nice up on the top of tall buildings along the walls. https://airiva.com/
If the stars align for you than even in the USA you can switch to an EV for under ten grand!
As explained in The Denver Post, these incentive programs can facilitate the purchase of an electric vehicle for as little as $5,500. Two Teslas and two Chevrolets qualify for the three incentive programs that were introduced Jan. 1, each with its own set of complexities.
So you probably haven't heard since it's not angertainment, but one of the largest economies in the world has produced 100% of demand from #Wind#Water and #Solar over the last two weeks.
Imagine how much money the people with #batteries are making now while they are getting paid to recharge AND getting paid to discharge them in California!
A low-cost decking material that could also help remove more CO2 from the atmosphere than was emitted during its manufacture could be available by next summer, researchers at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory said. This is a solution for a multi-billion dollar industry that has conventionally been a major contributor to carbon emissions.
Looking for another reason to help convince people to support Democrats?
Another wave of money from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law has been released by the U.S. Department of Energy as it commits $366 million for up to 17 clean energy projects that will impact communities in 20 states and 30 tribal areas.
Global warming should be a big enough issue to get enough Americans to #VoteBlue but regrettably I'm not sure enough care 😢