Something Missing From New Peak Coal Report
A new report on peak coal confirms the “new normal” of a declining global coal market, a complete reversal of the common wisdom on coal market growth.
Fossil Fuels
Back To The Future With Tesla Model S
In 2003, GM’s EV1 was literally crushed to boost profits for GM and the oil industry. Toyota’s $42,000 RAV4 EV was also discontinued, partly because Chevron bought the patent to its NiMH battery and shut down the battery plant. At the same time, climate change was exterminating entire species and I felt an … [continued]
Gas Pumps In North Vancouver To Warn Pumpers About Climate Change
Originally published on EV Obsession. The Canadian city of North Vancouver (in British Columbia) will soon be home to gas pumps featuring climate change warning stickers, following the passing of a law there by the city council, according to recent reports. While the designs for the warning stickers are yet … [continued]
Interactive Mapping Tool Shows Effects Of Volkswagen Diesel Scandal In California
An interactive mapping tool shows the effects of the Volkswagen diesel scandal on populations across California. The interactive map suggests that a response — by VW — could make amends to those hardest hit. Those affected by the VW diesel mishap will likely appreciate this mapping tool. A recent press release from … [continued]
When 12 MPG Is An Achievement
The good folks over at Energy.gov shared some SuperTruck goodness that’s just too good to pass up. Not sure what a SuperTruck is? Well, that’s a great place to start. The Energy Department kicked off an initiative called SuperTruck with the specific goal of increasing freight efficiency by 50% compared … [continued]
Allianz To Divest From Coal In Favor Of Wind Investments
One of the world’s largest insurers, Allianz, has announced it will begin divesting from coal in favor of investing in renewable energy. Allianz is one of world’s largest financial asset managers, and the company announced on Tuesday, in concert with its Capital Markets Day, that it would begin phasing out … [continued]
Underground Energy Storage Could Solve US Renewable Energy Transition
The United States could solve the complete transition to renewable energy by combining it with underground energy storage, according to a new Stanford study. Stanford professor of civil and environmental engineering, Mark Jacobson, and colleague Mark Delucchi of the University of California, Berkeley, have been working on a series of plans … [continued]
Alberta’s Climate Plan: 11/10 For Alberta, 7/10 For Planet
On November 22, Alberta’s new government released its new climate plan. From the lens of Alberta, home of the oil sands with a 40+ year history of governments which coddled the oil and gas industry, it’s astoundingly good. From outside of Alberta, looked at with a more global view, it’s … [continued]
New Report Provides Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform Lessons From 15 Countries
A new report from the New Climate Economy highlights lessons learned from 15 countries who have undertaken reforms of fossil fuel subsidy policy. The paper, Fossil Fuel Subsidy Reform: From Rhetoric to Reality, was partly responsible for the 2015 New Climate Economy report, and now goes further in an effort to … [continued]
Major Poll Shows African Americans Support Clean Energy, Clean Jobs, & Clean Power Plan
The NRDC recently published Themes and Findings from a Survey of African-Americans on Climate and Clean Energy. The press release shared that ⅔ of African-Americans believe global warming is a serious problem. This major poll shows African-Americans think shifting to clean energy will create jobs and hold down electric bills. Like just about all other populations, … [continued]
