Big-box stores can meet half of their energy needs with rooftop solar, study says
From Walmart to Ikea, a report finds that rooftops of big-box stores could power the equivalent of 8 million American homes.
What Calling Congress Achieves
What’s the most effective way to petition the government? The New Yorker investigates. (Long, but I have highlighted key points.)
Winnebago to reveal electric RV at Florida super show
Details are sparse, but comments are rich: roof solar for recharge? batteries for in-camp needs. Campground hookups for overnight trickle-charge. Even hybrid for longer range. Promising!!
How “Don’t Look Up” illustrates 5 troublesome myths about science
If you talk with people about Citizens’ Climate Lobby or carbon fee and dividend, you may hear some of these. Great responses are available!
2021 Was One of the Deadliest and Costliest Years for Climate Disasters
Union of Concerned Scientists summarizes a recent NOAA report.
Quotes To Ponder
“It is my belief that the next 1,000 unicorns—companies that have a market valuation over a billion dollars—won’t be a search engine, won’t be a media company, they’ll be businesses developing green hydrogen, green agriculture, green steel, and green cement.”
— Larry Fink, CEO and chairman of BlackRock,
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.”
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.