Originally published on Solar Love. Australia is bathed in sunlight like few other places on earth. It, among all countries, has the highest potential to generate all the electricity it needs from renewable sources, principally the sun and wind. But the prime minister doesn’t care about clean, renewable energy in Australia. … [continued]
As I just wrote, a one-week cleantech tour (and semi-vacation) in the Netherlands put my “link drop” articles on hold for a bit, but I was saving stories along the way. After a couple of weeks, below is a massive list of non-CleanTechnica renewable energy, energy storage, climate, and other green stories … [continued]
A one-week cleantech tour (and semi-vacation) in the Netherlands put my “link drop” articles on hold for a bit, but I was saving stories along the way. After a couple of weeks, below is a massive list of non-CleanTechnica electric vehicle (especially Tesla), bicycle, and transit stories that I think … [continued]
“The earth, our home, is beginning to look more and more like an immense pile of filth.” With words and images as pointed as these, on Thursday Pope Francis I infused his Church–and all the world’s faiths–with the prevailing view of environmental scientists and heads of state: we should waste no … [continued]
Although negotiations on a draft text for December’s Paris climate talks have stalled, with very little of the 89-page document having been pared, and calls for the UN climate secretariat to winnow it further increasing, the results are in for the largest ever citizen consultation on climate change. More than … [continued]
So who’s left on the villains list — the roster of top national polluters in the developed world who have not yet made their contributions? For various reasons, Japan, Canada, Australia, South Korea, and South Africa have missed their INDC deadlines. Franz Perrez, the Swiss climate representative, told the Sydney … [continued]
Developing countries are taking small yet definitive steps to reduce subsidies and implement taxes on fossil fuels, with Ghana being the latest to have taken a decision in the same direction. The President of Ghana has announced that the levy on petroleum products will be increased to $0.02 per litre. … [continued]
Of late, India has been cutting subsidies while at the same time increasing taxes on fossil fuels so as to transform itself from a carbon subsidy regime to one of carbon taxation. On Saturday, the country moved forward to double the “clean energy cess” it levies on coal used in the country. While … [continued]
In case our clean power news hasn’t kept you busy enough, below are a bunch more stories that you might like to read. Drop more in the comments if you have some. Solar Power Report: Solar Industry In North Carolina Boosting Overall Economy Christian Coalition: Solar Power Good For “God and … [continued]
In case our clean transportation news hasn’t kept you busy enough, below are a bunch more stories that you might like to read. Drop more in the comments if you have some. Tesla Tesla Loss Of Battery Range Less Than Feared Five Days At The Airport (Vampire Loss) Model X … [continued]
