Renew Economy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

If coal and gas were extended to 2040 for Peter Dutton's nuclear plan, the extra emissions created would be the same as having the nation's most polluting plant - Hazelwood in Victoria - run for 106 years. Federal Energy Minister Chris Bowen said the government was working to The post Like running Hazelwood for 106 years: Labor says Dutton’s nuke plan will be akin to a carbon bomb appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Financial Times: Energy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Shanghai’s Energy Singularity looks to raise $500mn to develop clean energy breakthrough using locally sourced materials

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The Guardian: Energy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Burning with unquenchable resentment, Restore Trust is making another attempt at taking over the institution The leaves are starting to change and there’s autumnal coolth in the air. Which means that the opaquely funded private organisation called Restore Trust is once again making its annual attempt to take over one of the country’s most successful and best-loved institutions, the National Trust.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

In fact, some predictions expect investing will into low-CO2 power be nearly twice that in fossil fuel Worldwide spending on clean energy infrastructure and tech is currently aligned to reach $2 trillion by the close of this year, even as new projects face challenges due to higher financing costs. Investments are particularly high in emerging and developing economies Though financing has been facing pressures, worldwide clean energy investments are expected to be nearly twice what will be invest

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Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Energy Central

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

"Offshore Hydrogen and State of the Art of the Technology" Current State of Offshore Hydrogen Production The report outlines the key components of offshore hydrogen production, which involves converting demineralised seawater into hydrogen using renewable electricity, typically from offshore wind farms. This process, however, is not without its challenges.

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Grist

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

As the remnants of Hurricane Ida barreled north in September 2021, Chris Erdner heard a startling warning on TV: Residents in her area needed to seek shelter immediately. Erdner’s quiet suburban neighborhood in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, was directly in the path of a tornado. Erdner and her husband rushed to the basement. “I don’t know if you’ve ever heard it,” she said, of the “incredible noise” generated when a tornado passes overhead.

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The Guardian: Energy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Former prime minister also under fire for hiring ex-aide Charlotte Owen as VP despite her lack of energy sector experience Boris Johnson failed to disclose that he met a uranium lobbyist while prime minister before entering into a new business with a controversial Iranian-Canadian uranium entrepreneur, the Observer can reveal. Johnson’s new company Better Earth Limited also employs Charlotte Owen, a junior aide with just a few years work experience whom he elevated to the House of Lords last yea

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Energy Central

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Vice President Kamala Harris said a thing about fracking, a key technology for the US geothermal energy industry as well as the oil and gas industry. The post The Geothermal Energy Solution To The Kamala Harris Fracking Dilemma appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

We met the Volvo EX30 during an adventure day back in May. Then we met up with Tom and spent a weekend with him and his car at the Rockhampton and Gladstone electric vehicle displays. “Let me know when you want to do an interview for an article for CleanTechnica,”. [continued] The post My Volvo EX30 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The Lewis Powell memorandum written in 1971 was a manifesto for the primacy of corporate power that still echoes today. The post How The Powell Memorandum Became The Basis For Project 2025 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

I was visiting my daughter in Colorado and decided to visit the “Cars and Coffee” event in Lafayette. Although they had many interesting cars and a few interesting electric vehicles, I ended up deciding to write about a non-profit organization call Go Electric Colorado after Julia Moravcsik told me about. [continued] The post Go Electric Colorado Helps Homeowners In Colorado & Around The Country Transition To Fossil-Free Buildings appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

It was time for another summer New England road trip. Our plans were to head to Waitsfield, Vermont, home of Mad River Glen ski area (“Ski it if you can”), and stay at a family member’s vacation home. Of course, driving my 2017 Chevy Bolt EV would be a mountain. [continued] The post The Electric Ice Cream Mountain Test appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

Researchers are developing new techniques for studying glaciers to better understand how they interact with the oceans. The post Scientists Search The Underside Of Glaciers For Clues To Sea Level Rise appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

The new Goliath prototype solid state battery from Ilika has passed a crucial safety test with flying colors, setting it up for the next-generation EV market of the future. The post Goliath Solid State Battery “Exceeded Our Expectations” On Safety Test appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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CleanTechnica

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024

A recent article here by my colleague Steve tells the story of death by rolling McMansion. Because Americans love everything Super Sized, many if not most of us want to drive large, hulking vehicles. Trucks are getting bigger. SUVs are getting bigger (even if they’re not at their mid-2000s peak—the. [continued] The post A Lack Of Imagination Is Killing Us In Myriad Ways appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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