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Statoil To Focus On Development Of “Clean” Light-Crude Oil, CEO Says (To Focus On Fossil…

November 23, 20178 years ago James Ayre 0 Comments

While a rapid, wholesale move away from fossil fuel dependence would be required if extreme anthropogenic climate warming and instability was to be avoided to any real degree, that fact truly doesn’t seem to have sunk in for many of those in the world now. The strategy being taken by most people seems to amount to pretending that there’s nothing wrong, and hoping that they will be dead before severe impacts begin hitting the “developed” world.

Awakening Global Consciousness With Cleantech Activism

November 23, 20178 years ago Carolyn Fortuna 0 Comments

CleanTech activism was everywhere in a week of revelations about energy and decision we’re making around the world to fight anthropogenic climate change.

True “Social Cost Of Carbon” Is More Than Double Earlier Estimates, Study Finds

November 22, 20178 years ago James Ayre 0 Comments

The true “social cost of carbon” is more than double earlier estimates — with even just an updated accounting of the agricultural sector on its own more than doubling earlier estimates in aggregate — according to a new analysis from the University of California—Davis and Purdue University.

Russia’s Meteorological Service Finds Extremely High Levels Of Radioactive Isotope In Ural Mountains, Effectively Confirming…

November 22, 20178 years ago James Ayre 0 Comments

Earlier this month, the French nuclear safety institute IRSN released data showing the existence of a “cloud” of radioactive pollution hovering over much of Europe (as of November 9th), with the speculation being that an “accident” had likely occurred at a nuclear facility located either in Russia or in Kazakhstan.

It’s All About Power — The Connection Between Sustainability & Renewables

November 22, 20178 years ago Steve Hanley 0 Comments

Researchers in Stockholm and London have examined the Sustainability Development Goals established by the United Nations and determined that access to electrical power from renewable energy will be vital to achieving most of them.

UPS Deploys Delivery e-Bike In Downtown Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania)

November 22, 20178 years ago James Ayre 0 Comments

UPS is continuing to electrify its delivery vehicles where it make sense to, with the recent announcement of a new e-bike delivery vehicle in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as the latest example.

ICCT: Europe’s Real-World/Official Vehicle Fuel Consumption Gap At All-Time High

November 22, 20178 years ago James Ayre 0 Comments

The gap between real-world vehicle fuel consumption and official ratings is now at an all-time high in Europe — with the discrepancy now resting at around 42% — according to a new report from the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT).

International Solar Alliance To Offer $1 Billion Guarantee For Solar Projects

November 21, 20178 years ago Saurabh 0 Comments

The International Solar Alliance is planning to launch a pilot program to promote the implementation of solar power projects across the world. It plans to provide financial guarantees to project developers in order to promote investments.

XTI Aircraft TriFan 600 Picks Up 60 Orders

November 17, 20178 years ago Nicolas Zart 0 Comments

As a followup to a vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) company we covered a little while back, XTI Aircraft announced another more pre-orders for its 60 TriFan. After a good showing in Florida and extra orders coming in from the superyacht community, the total is up to 60, and counting.

One Super Bad Day For Fossil Fuels: Siemens Cuts Workforce, Keystone Oil Pipeline Leaks

November 17, 20178 years ago Tina Casey 0 Comments

Fossil fuel stakeholders got a double dose of bad news yesterday. In the morning Siemens announced it would drop thousands from its power and gas operations, partly due to a drop in demand for oil and gas turbines. Around the same time, TransCanada sent out word that its that Keystone tar sands oil pipeline sprang an underground leak in South Dakota.