In a press release, the City of Phoenix recently announced that its fire department launched a project to integrate small-scale electric aviation into its operations. Since the launch in June, the team has been responding to a small subset of the department’s overall emergencies, both for training and to figure … [continued]
Omar Qazi (@WholeMarsBlog on Twitter) has a very interesting take on the recent “Inflation Reduction Act” that is very cynical in regards to the EV tax credit. That doesn’t mean it is wrong, but it does go against my general rule of assuming people have good intentions. I’m willing to … [continued]
The Tesla used car market is especially hot, with new car delivery dates extending farther and farther out as demand increases. To many potential buyers, a used Tesla — or other EV — seems very appealing.
Getting solar farms up and running ASAP is an important goal for climate change. There are a lot of ways to hasten the process of building solar farms. One way is to have the government invest in them. Another way is to create incentives for private companies to build them. … [continued]
By Roger Bauche, as told to David Waterworth
New York is promoting new technology for window-mounted heat pumps that can heat and cool apartment units efficiently.
To further the potential benefits of the nation’s hydropower resources, researchers at Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed and maintain a comprehensive water energy digital platform called HydroSource that informs key stakeholders of development and operational costs, environmental concerns and licensing requirements. Hydropower accounts for nearly 7% of all electricity generated in … [continued]
The many ways nature nurtures human well-being: New study identifies the multiple intersecting pathways linking the nonmaterial contributions of ecosystems to human well-being A systematic review of 301 academic articles on “cultural ecosystem services” has enabled researchers to identify how these nonmaterial contributions from nature are linked to and significantly … [continued]
These solutions – renewable energy, heat pumps, electric vehicles and other electric solutions – are capable of eliminating the majority of global carbon emissions. Whenever a furnace or water heater or gas burning car is replaced with a clean electric alternative, it builds a piece of our new clean energy system and helps slow devastating climate impacts.
BOULDER, Colorado — There is Still Time for Contractors and Sustainable Living Advocates Seeking to Host or Sponsor Free, Solar and Sustainable Sites and Tours, Showcasing Money-Saving Innovations for Homes, Businesses, Non-Profits, and Other Sustainable Entities via the October 1–2 National Solar Tour, America’s Largest Grassroots Solar Living Event. Marking … [continued]
