USA, You’re Embarrassing Us (+ Donald vs Hillary on Economy, Climate, Taxes …)
The United States has an election tomorrow. Unfortunately, ~50% of the voting public won’t vote.
Policy & Politics
Energy Policies On The 2016 Ballot
In 2016, more states than ever before have attempted to place items on their ballots to change the energy landscape. Sponsored by citizen groups, legislators, and (sometimes) energy industry giants, these initiatives range from encouraging energy choice to placing further limits on the propagation of nuclear energy.
Zipcar — 7,000 Vehicles Across US Free For Use On Election Night
In order to grease the wheels of the process, so to speak, the carsharing company Zipcar will be making more than 7,000 vehicles available for people to use for free (for members) on the night of the US presidential election, according to a new press release.
48 New National EV Charging Corridors — Thank You, President Obama
The Obama administration has been on a role advancing EV charging across the US. The latest news from the administration is that the United State Department of Transportation (DOT) is establishing 48 national electric vehicle charging corridors. Thank you, President Obama, and we hope you and Michelle will be driving in an all-electric vehicle soon as well.
California Regulator Finds Another Cheat Device In Audi Car
More cheating in Volkswagen Group cars has been found! The discovery is another cheat device in Audi cars in the United States. Why can’t automakers play it straight? Well, some do (Tesla & Nissan, for example).
World Governments Talk Climate As Marrakesh COP22 Opens
Get ready for the first world summit following the Paris Agreement of December 2015 to assess progress on climate change. COP22, the annual conference of parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, begins on Monday, November 7, 2016 (the day before the US presidential elections) in Marrakesh, Morocco. You can watch the COP22 proceedings online here.
The Irony
We’re on the verge of electing the first female president in US history (long after women won the top political positions in the UK, Germany, Norway, Argentina, Israel, India, Sri Lanka, Jamaica, Portugal, Yugoslavia, Ukraine, Lithuania, Bangladesh, France, Poland, Turkey, Pakistan, Peru, etc.).
Yet, her final opponent has bragged about sexually assaulting women and has been accused of doing so by a dozen or more women.
Paris Agreement On Climate Takes Effect Worldwide
The Paris Agreement on climate change — a critical worldwide milestone along the road to containing climate change and implementing resilient low-carbon energy — became international law on Friday, November 4, 2016, after about 20 years of global wrangling. Exactly 30 days ago, it crossed both national and emissions thresholds needed to enter into force.
Economic Transformation In Africa Can Revive Growth Rates & Protect Climate
Africa is in need of an economic transformation in an effort to revive the country’s ailing growth rates following the Growth Miracle of the early 2000s, while simultaneously promoting development and climate goals, according to a new report published today by the New Climate Economy.
Sharp Momentum Shift On Anti-Solar Amendment 1 In Florida
CleanTechnica has written a series of articles about the deceptive wording on Florida’s Amendment 1, which is meant to slow the Sunshine State’s rooftop solar growth and even penalize it. A new press release from the US Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) suggests that the big utilities are playing hardball now to keep up the deception.
