Credit Rating Agency Measures Impact of Carbon Pricing
“most economists and policymakers agree that the best way to shift away from fossil fuels and reduce emissions is to put a price on carbon.”
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Ocean temps just broke a heat increase record
Last year the oceans absorbed heat equivalent to seven Hiroshima atomic bombs detonating each second, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
United Mine Workers: Climate Allies vs. Manchin?
Senator Joe Manchin III is caught between the mine workers’ union, which supports Build Back Better, and mine owners, who oppose it.
Great answer to “what about YOUR carbon footprint?”
Well-articulated answer, concise, and consistent with CCL values.
U.S. emissions and coal generation increased last year, analysis finds
Uptick is an “anomaly” driven by high natural gas prices. Shows the power of price / market incentives!
Las Vegas records 6th hottest year ever in 2021
Las Vegas has recorded five of its six hottest years since 2016. Heat island effect contributes.
2021, the year clean energy faced its mining problem
A clean energy revolution will hinge on getting mining right. Northern Nevada is epicenter of the US issue.
Mercedes announces new EV with a 621 mile range
Concept car uses minimal drag, solar roof to break the 1,000 km range barrier.
Future hurricanes will roam over more of the Earth, study predicts
The 21st century will see more hurricanes in mid-latitude regions, which includes, e.g., New York, Boston, Beijing, and Tokyo
3 Reasons Nuclear Power Has Returned to the Energy Debate
The path to net-zero will be faster, easier, and cheaper if nuclear energy is part of the mix.
Wind & Solar = 86% Of New US Power Capacity Added, Jan–Oct 2021
Wind and solar power have dominated new power capacity additions in 2021, continuing the trend of the past three years.