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Electrified Ports Will Have A Competitive Advantage In The Coming Decades

July 25, 2024 admin 0 Comments boats, carbon emissions, cargo shipping, clean transport, climate change, Coal, container shipping, electric trucks, Electric vehicles, Fossil Fuels, green economy, investment, Logistics, natural gas, Oil, ports, renewable energy, Shipping

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 16:25:28 +0000

Freight logistics are going to be transforming over the coming years, and electrification is the primary wedge. It’s not only climate-friendly, but ports that take this path sooner rather than later will end up more competitive as global shipping declines. Electrification is a path to being a winning port in … [continued]

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US Election 2024: Industrial Decarbonization

July 24, 2024 admin 0 Comments biden, carbon emissions, carbon pricing, cement, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, climate change, Coal, crude oil, Democratic Party, Donald Trump, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green jobs, INDUSTRY, investment, Manufacturing, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, republican party (united states), steel, subsidies, us election 2024, usa

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:55:21 +0000

Four years ago, things looked bleak for federal action in the industrial sector. Biden and Harris’ current plan is light on specific climate action for industry as well. The committed Kigali Amendment and Paris Accord ratifications will have flow-down impacts of course. There are research dollars for low-carbon concrete and … [continued]

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One of the Largest Suppliers of Coal to South Africa’s Coal Power Plants to Power Its Coal Mining with Wind & Solar

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments africa, clean power, Coal, eskom, Fossil Fuels, Solar energy, South Africa, south africa solar, wind energy

Credit to Author: Remeredzai Joseph Kuhudzai| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:18:36 +0000

Seriti Green’s broader programme will produce 3,500 MW of power from wind and solar. South Africa’s grid is powered mostly by coal power plants. Although, renewables are starting to make a significant contribution. One of the largest suppliers of coal to Eskom’s coal fleet now has a programme to power … [continued]

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US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments Agriculture, carbon emissions, clean power, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, cleantechnica reports, climate change, Democratic Party, Democrats, Donald Trump, Fossil Fuels, green economy, green jobs, Joe Biden, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, republican party (united states), Solar energy, us election 2024, usa, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:09:46 +0000

In the global fight against climate change, land use policies have emerged as a pivotal factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can significantly cut emissions from transportation by reducing the need for long commutes. Forestry management and sustainable agricultural … [continued]

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Puerto Rico Sues Fossil Fuel Companies For Damages From Global Heating

July 23, 2024 admin 0 Comments climate change, climate lawsuits, Coal, Fossil Fuels, lawsuits, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, Puerto Rico

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 23:22:47 +0000

Puerto Rico has joined many others in suing fossil fuel companies for the damage they caused by knowingly selling climate altering products.

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US Election 2024: Transportation Decarbonization Report Card

July 22, 2024 admin 0 Comments Aviation, bicycles, biofuels, boats, carbon emissions, carbon pricing, cargo shipping, clean transport, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, climate change, Donald Trump, electric cars, Electric vehicles, ev charging, Fossil Fuels, green economy, heavy rail, hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles, Joe Biden, Logistics, mass transit / public transit, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, Shipping, subsidies, trains / rail, us election 2024, usa, walkability

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2024 11:00:47 +0000

With the increase in renewable electrical generation, transportation has become the highest emitting sector of the US economy, accounting for about 29% of total greenhouse gas emissions. Light-duty vehicles, including cars and small trucks, account for about 57% of transportation emissions. Medium- and heavy-duty trucks contribute an additional 26%, while … [continued]

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U.S. Coal Shipments Declined 8% in 2023 as Coal Consumption Fell Sharply

July 20, 2024 admin 0 Comments Coal, Fossil Fuels, us coal, us coal power, us coal production

Credit to Author: US Energy Information Administration| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 22:57:52 +0000

The amount of coal transported in the United States decreased 8% in 2023, continuing a trend in which coal shipments have generally decreased over the past two decades as coal’s share of power generation has declined in the United States. The amount of coal transported to power plants, which are often located … [continued]

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Decarbonizing Building Heat — RAP EU Lead Jan Rosenow On Policy Sausages & Hydrogen

July 20, 2024 admin 0 Comments buildings, carbon emissions, clean power, climate change, Coal, consumer technology, energy efficiency, EU, Europe, Fossil Fuels, green economy, grid, heat pumps, investment, natural gas, Oil, policy & politics, subsidies, waste reduction

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 16:45:01 +0000

Recently I sat down virtually with energy policy expert Jan Rosenow of RAP on my podcast “Redefining Energy — Tech” to discuss how residential and commercial building heat solutions. In the theme of providing transcripts of presentations I’m giving in various places for people who prefer the written word, this … [continued]

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The Taliban Climate Plan Is Better Than Republican “Drill, Baby, Drill” Nonsense

July 19, 2024 admin 0 Comments climate change, democratic platform, Fossil Fuels, green economy, policy & politics, republican platform, Taliban, us election 2024

Credit to Author: Steve Hanley| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 15:20:42 +0000

The Earth’s climate should be the number one item on everyone’s agenda. But don’t try tell that to Republicans.

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US Election 2024: Electrical Generation Decarbonization Report Card

July 19, 2024 admin 0 Comments clean power, cleantechnica, cleantechnica exclusive, climate change, Coal, Democratic Party, Democrats, Donald Trump, Fossil Fuels, geothermal energy, green economy, grid, hydroelectric, Joe Biden, natural gas, policy & politics, policy research, renewable energy standards, republican party (united states), Republicans, research, Solar energy, us election 2024, wind energy

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:45:07 +0000

The reality of the United States’ actual trajectory on electrical generation belies the rhetoric of both Biden and Trump. As noted four years ago, Trump’s administration was against renewables, especially wind energy. The Department of Energy under Perry crafted a report calling for more coal generation, a report which excluded … [continued]

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