Will a permitting overhaul be in a debt limit deal?
This is a good summary of the differences between Republican and Democratic proposal re “Permitting Reform.”
Spoiler Alert: The answer to the question in the title is “Probably, no.” 😉
In Process
NV Bill introduced to protect workers from extreme heat
When heat waves hit, outdoor and indoor workers — including those employed in warehouses — can face extreme temperatures. SB427, sponsored by Sen. Edgar Flores (D-Las Vegas), proposes baseline rules for businesses whose workers are affected by extreme heat conditions and poor outdoor air quality, …
Permitting Reform Group for CCL-Nevada Takes Flight
Here is the latest report from Capitol Hill on the fast moving legislative moves to move bipartisan Permitting Reform to the finish line: The statewide group of CCLers who are working together on permitting reform…
World Has Less Than a Decade to Stop Catastrophic Warming, U.N. Panel Says
Earth is likely to cross a critical threshold for global warming within the next decade, and nations will need to make an immediate and drastic shift away from fossil fuels to prevent the planet from overheating dangerously beyond that level, according to a major new report released by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change,
IEA: Renewables Need $1.3 Trillion Per Year by 2030 for Climate Goals
Investment in renewable energy will need to hit $1.3 trillion a year by 2030 for the world to be on track to limit global temperatures set out in the Paris climate accord.
That’s the latest assessment from the International Energy Agency, which revised up the figure from $1 trillion in a previous forecast.
Yuval Harari: We can solve climate change with just 2% of GDP
Editor Note: Normally I don’t recommend 10-minute videos, but this TED Talk makes a compelling case for VIABLE paths to 1.5º C. I believe some of these numbers come from Project Drawdown, a respected non-partisan…
from MIT: Do these heat waves mean climate change is happening faster than expected?
The recent pileup of very hot heat waves does have some scientists wondering whether models could be underestimating the frequency and intensity of such events, and what it all may mean for our climate conditions in the coming decades. Let’s address these issues point by point.
Three fastest-warming cities in the U.S. are in the Mountain West
Since 1970, summer temperatures in Reno, Nevada, have risen 10.9 degrees, making it the nation’s fastest-warming city, according to Climate Central, a nonprofit research group.
Ranked second is Las Vegas, Nevada, which has seen an increase of 5.8 degrees. Boise, Idaho, follows in third at 5.6 degrees.
Space Bubbles Might Buy Us Some Time
I’m normally not a fan of geo-engineering because it can have massive unintended consequences and avoids making the hard decisions. But here’s one — Space Bubbles — that looks feasible, cheap and fully reversible.
An accidental discovery could change the world
Lithium-sulfur batteries can be cheaper to produce and up to three times more energy-dense than lithium-ion batteries. This YouTube video explains the actual chemistry. A lucky discovery could revolutionize the battery and change how we…
What State Produces The MOST “Clean Power?
Surprise! It’s not California. CA is actually only #4.
Rosen urges Biden not to extend tariffs on solar panels
“Extending the current tariffs on imported solar panels will only add unnecessary costs to U.S. consumers, hurt American solar jobs & businesses, & artificially hinder domestic solar projects.” — Senator Jacky Rosen (@SenJackyRosen)