It’s Up To Us To Stop Trump’s “Skinny Budget”
The skinny budget tells us what the president wants to do. Now it’s up to us to stop him.
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South Australia Unveils New Energy Plan In Bid To End Blackouts
South Australia’s government has unveiled its keenly anticipated new energy plan, with the aim of making itself more self-sufficient.
World Meteorological Organization: World Is In “Truly Uncharted Territory” Following 2016’s Record-Breaking Heat (+ 2017’s…
Following 2016’s record-breaking heat (the year marked a new record as regards global average temperature), and 2017’s already quite strange weather, we are now in “truly uncharted territory,” according to a new report from the World Meteorological Organization.
Business, Civil, & Scientific Leaders Call On G20 To Support Sustainable Energy Transition
Leaders from three of the G20’s working groups representing the business sector, civil society organizations, and think tanks, have signed a joint statement encouraging the G20 nations and leaders to support a sustainable energy transition.
Total Number Of Coal Plants Plummeting Globally
The global total number of coal-fired power plants under development plummeted in 2016, including a 48% decline in overall pre-construction activity, a 62% decline in new construction starts, and a massive 85% decline in new Chinese coal plant permits.
Electric Vehicle Purchase Incentives Under Fire In Many States Courtesy Of Big Oil
With the early introduction of affordable, long-range EVs like the Chevy Bolt (with 238 miles of range) and the Tesla Model 3 (slated to move into production in July with 200+ miles of range), 2017 is expected to see banner sales of electric vehicles.
Autonomous Delivery Robot Wants To Shake Up The Food Delivery Business
Growing up, shows like the Jetsons and Wall-E promised kids around the world a future of robot-enabled leisure, with our time being spent on relaxation, space travel, and star gazing. A new personal delivery robot from Starship Technologies seeks to shake up food delivery with its good looks and speedy delivery capability on the road towards that dreamy sci-fi future.
First-Ever IEA & IRENA Report: Early Action Needed To Prevent $10 Trillion In Stranded Fossil…
Early action in transitioning to a low-carbon energy sector is critical not only for keeping global warming to under 2°C, but also for minimizing the risks of additional stranded fossil fuel assets, which could amount to as much as an additional $10 trillion in assets by 2050.
First-Ever IEA & IRENA Report: Energy Emissions Can Be Reduced 70% By 2050
Global energy-related carbon dioxide emissions could be reduced by as much as 70% by 2050, and completely phased out by 2060, all while providing a net positive economic outlook that could benefit up to trillions of dollars in economic benefits and GDP.
Open Letter: John Goodenough Deserves A Nobel Prize
An open letter to the Chemistry Committee of the Nobel Prizes urging them at long last to award the Nobel Prize to Professor John Goodenough, who invented the lithium-ion battery.
