The House of Commons has passed a motion declaring a national climate emergency, and supporting Canada’s commitment to meet the Paris Agreement emissions targets. Conservative MPs voted against the motion, but it still passed 186-63 with the support of the Liberals, New Democrats, Bloc Quebecois and Green MPs. The motion was was put forward by […]
Renewable Energy Costs Take Another Tumble, Making Fossil Fuels Look More Expensive Than Ever
The cost of renewable energy has tumbled even further over the past year, to the point where almost every source of green energy can now compete on cost with oil, coal and gas-fired power plants, according to new data released today. Hydroelectric power is the cheapest source of renewable energy, at an average of $0.05 […]
AEP, Honda partner to test vehicle-grid integration with used EV batteries
American Electric Power (AEP) and Honda have agreed to explore possible uses for used electric vehicle (EV) batteries, including renewables integration, while also seeking to address “multiple challenges” related to growing electrified transportation. The companies on May 15 announced Honda will provide used Fit EV batteries to AEP, for research aimed at helping the companies […]
How we can and must adapt: Six Promising Approaches
Six Ways We Can Adapt to Climate Change Turning Points and New York Times Dec. 5, 2017 A member of an expedition group stands on the edge of a crater in northern Siberia.CreditReuters This is an article from Turning Points, a magazine that explores what critical moments from this year might mean for the year […]
2017 Surprising Trends from Scientific American
15 Surprising Environmental Trends to Watch in 2017 Scientific American is the source of this excellent list of what to follow in the coming year. For the full article see Scientific American at https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/15-surprising-environmental-trends-to-watch-in-2017/ Beyond this list for the current year, ask yourself what is emerging and what can help deal with environmental issues […]