Major project aims to clear clean energy hurdle By Roger Harrabin BBC environment analyst More on this topic at https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-57313991 From BBC June 2 2o21 Related Topics Climate change IMAGE COPYRIGHTREUTERS A major project aims to overcome a barrier to electricity grids that are entirely supplied by renewable energy. Output from wind turbines varies because […]
New Guide Shows Climate Actions Are Benefiting States and Regions and Provides Blueprint for Governments to Replicate
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and the Under2 Coalition of states and regions today released a handbook detailing five transformative actions regional governments can take to limit the effects of climate change while bringing other beneficial impacts to society. The guide, Regions Take Action: The Benefits of Major Climate Policies, uses case studies from India, Brazil, Europe […]
Colorado roadmap targets 80% GHG reduction from power sector by 2030, but some see greater possibilities
To meet the state’s goal of eliminating 50% of carbon emissions by 2030, Colorado may require an 80% cut in electric sector emissions, according to a draft plan released Wednesday. The plan calls for zero-carbon generation from both Xcel Energy and the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association by 2050, in addition to a transition to […]
Let’s come out of COVID-19 with a new economy
For those who grew up in the ’80s, the three Rs — reduce, reuse and recycle — are seared into our brains. Grocery stores suddenly had bulk bins to reduce wasteful packaging. Arts and crafts time was all about reusing things otherwise destined for the garbage bin. In the face of an economic shock unlike […]
Canada invests in greener and more affordable electricity distribution for Ontario
Transitioning to a clean energy future is the new imperative. Through green infrastructure project investments, we are developing new and innovative technologies to fight climate change, foster economic growth and provide good jobs for Canadians. The Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources, today announced a $5-million investment for the Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) for the development of an […]