Last August, the Norwegian Offshore Directorate released a resource analysis outlining three potential scenarios for future petroleum production on the Norwegian continental shelf. All scenarios indicate a significant reduction in production. According to Menon Economics, as the petroleum operations are dropping, the offshore wind industry has the potential to create … [continued]
Bangkok electric motorcycle taxis help travelers manage traffic congestion. Yet, previously, the batteries from the EV taxis suffered from high temperatures. The issue is especially noticeable in two- and three-wheeled vehicles, where adding cooling devices is challenging, particularly in hotter nations like Thailand. Expensive lithium-ion batteries sometimes need to be … [continued]
Second-warmest September on record for the U.S. and globe. Hurricane Helene caused widespread power outages and catastrophic flash flooding across the US Southeast, causing at least 200 fatalities. Image courtesy of Sara Veasey, NOAA NCEI.
As part of President Biden’s Investing in America initiative, the Center for Collaborative Heat Monitoring launched applications on November 1, 2024, enabling communities around the United States to monitor and evaluate variables influencing local heat risk. The Inflation Reduction Act will provide $10,000 and technical assistance to selected communities to … [continued]
Electric boats are a promising whisper-quiet choice as the marine industry advances toward a decarbonized future. Our cherished coastlines and bodies of water will benefit from the presence of silent ships and boats. The good news is that they are now making their way to a less serene area, the … [continued]
One of my life’s ongoing inner ruminations is considering options for transportation. (The welcome influence of CleanTechnica.) If walking is a timely option, I prefer to do it. For the simple reason that I always—I mean always—feel better after going for a walk. Walking restores vitality that is lost after … [continued]
The National Association of City Transportation Officials believes that scooters are here to stay. They offer easy access to clean, roomy bike lanes as well as off-road and on-road routes. To avoid car culture, you can choose a city with many wide off-street bike trails. They make traveling safer. Or … [continued]
Harnessing more wind dramatically enhances clean power and propulsion. On that topic, more maritime shipping businesses are noticing and embracing added efficient technologies. Seriously. A few are giving sails a contemporary twist—literally—on an idea that was somewhat dormant for over 100 years. H.G. Magnus, a German scientist and chemist, conducted … [continued]
Last month, Super Typhoon Capricorn struck Zhanjiang, Guangdong, China, and was one of the most severe typhoons to hit the region since 1949. In this wild weather with torrential gusts and gigantic waves, the floating Mibet solar panels pounded by the typhoon remained incredibly buoyant and sturdy. Soon after, on … [continued]
Vehicles Contribute 51% of a Household’s Carbon Footprint In our car-centric society, many of us recognize the benefits of public transportation, bicycles, and walking. We need more and better options. Still, since we’re not there yet … we need other solutions. I discover a new, high-quality electric SUV every day … [continued]
Just a few weeks ago, I sat at possibly the sole EV charger working a few days after Hurricane Helene took out many communities in the North Carolina mountains. The arrival of a Rivian owner on a bicycle brought welcome news. “I’m using my Rivian to power my house,” he … [continued]
