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European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at record levels'

Europe's LNG imports from Russia surged to record levels in 2024, highlighting dilemmas in energy policy amid conflict and climate goals.

Kathy Hochul sees NY's looming energy woes - but won't FIX the mess

New York's ambitious renewable energy goals face severe challenges and risks due to lack of realistic plans for energy supply and infrastructure.

Power-Thirsty AI Turns to Mothballed Nuclear Plants. Is That Safe?

Microsoft's purchase deal highlights a notable shift towards revitalizing dormant nuclear energy sources to meet the increasing energy requirements for AI.

European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia at record levels'

Europe's LNG imports from Russia surged to record levels in 2024, highlighting dilemmas in energy policy amid conflict and climate goals.

Kathy Hochul sees NY's looming energy woes - but won't FIX the mess

New York's ambitious renewable energy goals face severe challenges and risks due to lack of realistic plans for energy supply and infrastructure.

Power-Thirsty AI Turns to Mothballed Nuclear Plants. Is That Safe?

Microsoft's purchase deal highlights a notable shift towards revitalizing dormant nuclear energy sources to meet the increasing energy requirements for AI.
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#electric-vehicles

Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn

NYC is expanding its electric vehicle charging network with new fast chargers in Brooklyn and Bronx to support the growing demand among drivers.

US announces $3 billion in funding for new battery projects

The US is investing over $3 billion in battery projects across 14 states to enhance domestic manufacturing and support climate change goals.

Colorado overtakes California with the highest EV market share

Colorado surpasses California in electric vehicle market share, achieving 25.3% of new car sales as of Q3 2024.

California is awarded $122M to build EV infrastructure, including chargers in Sacramento

California is enhancing its electric vehicle charging network with substantial federal funding to meet climate goals and improve public infrastructure.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump Have Thoughts About Your Next Car

The new rule aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in fleets by 2032, encouraging electric and hybrid models.
The rule is expected to accelerate the shift towards electric vehicles, potentially making up half of new car sales by 2032.

Oregon sees over 100,000 registered electric vehicles amid effort to slash emissions

Oregon registered over 100,000 electric vehicles to reduce transportation emissions and meet climate goals.

Next Phase Of Public Electric Vehicle Chargers Arrive In Brooklyn

NYC is expanding its electric vehicle charging network with new fast chargers in Brooklyn and Bronx to support the growing demand among drivers.

US announces $3 billion in funding for new battery projects

The US is investing over $3 billion in battery projects across 14 states to enhance domestic manufacturing and support climate change goals.

Colorado overtakes California with the highest EV market share

Colorado surpasses California in electric vehicle market share, achieving 25.3% of new car sales as of Q3 2024.

California is awarded $122M to build EV infrastructure, including chargers in Sacramento

California is enhancing its electric vehicle charging network with substantial federal funding to meet climate goals and improve public infrastructure.

Joe Biden and Donald Trump Have Thoughts About Your Next Car

The new rule aims to reduce carbon emissions by 50% in fleets by 2032, encouraging electric and hybrid models.
The rule is expected to accelerate the shift towards electric vehicles, potentially making up half of new car sales by 2032.

Oregon sees over 100,000 registered electric vehicles amid effort to slash emissions

Oregon registered over 100,000 electric vehicles to reduce transportation emissions and meet climate goals.
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#renewable-energy

The UK helped usher in the coal era - now its closing its last remaining plant

The UK is closing its last coal-fired power plant, marking a significant step towards achieving climate goals.

New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?

New York has sufficient solar energy to power 1 million homes, but struggles with overall climate goals.

Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in Williamsburg

Environmental justice advocates demand New York retire polluting facilities and create 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030 to achieve climate goals.

Nuclear Power Has to Work

To meet climate goals, the US needs to learn to build nuclear-power plants affordably.

Microsoft made the biggest renewable energy agreement ever to fuel its AI ambitions

Microsoft signs the largest corporate agreement to purchase renewable energy, investing in 10.5 GW to support AI ambitions and climate goals.

U.S. Carbon Emissions Fell in 2023 as Coal Use Tumbled to New Lows

US greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2023, largely due to a decrease in coal burning for electricity.
Emissions have fallen roughly 17.2% since 2005, but more drastic reductions are needed to meet climate goals.

The UK helped usher in the coal era - now its closing its last remaining plant

The UK is closing its last coal-fired power plant, marking a significant step towards achieving climate goals.

New York Makes Strides With Solar Energy, But Can It Keep Up the Pace?

New York has sufficient solar energy to power 1 million homes, but struggles with overall climate goals.

Build or Burn: New Yorkers Demand Renewable Energy in Williamsburg

Environmental justice advocates demand New York retire polluting facilities and create 15 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030 to achieve climate goals.

Nuclear Power Has to Work

To meet climate goals, the US needs to learn to build nuclear-power plants affordably.

Microsoft made the biggest renewable energy agreement ever to fuel its AI ambitions

Microsoft signs the largest corporate agreement to purchase renewable energy, investing in 10.5 GW to support AI ambitions and climate goals.

U.S. Carbon Emissions Fell in 2023 as Coal Use Tumbled to New Lows

US greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.9% in 2023, largely due to a decrease in coal burning for electricity.
Emissions have fallen roughly 17.2% since 2005, but more drastic reductions are needed to meet climate goals.
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City to Expand Careers Program for Students

FutureReadyNYC expands career pathways for students, aiming to equip them with necessary skills for future workforce demands.
#environmental-impact

It's just too big': division over plans for UK's biggest solar farm

Large-scale solar projects in the UK are facing local opposition despite being crucial for the country's climate goals.

As Public Comment Deadline Looms, Critics Elevate Case Against Current I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan

Public input is crucial for evaluating environmental impacts of the I-5 bridge replacement project before the deadline on November 18.

Bay Area Researchers Find Oil and Gas Companies' Methane Output Surpasses EPA Reports | KQED

Oil-producing areas have higher methane leaks due to lack of infrastructure for gas transport.
Pennsylvania's focus on natural gas production results in less methane wastage.

It's just too big': division over plans for UK's biggest solar farm

Large-scale solar projects in the UK are facing local opposition despite being crucial for the country's climate goals.

As Public Comment Deadline Looms, Critics Elevate Case Against Current I-5 Bridge Replacement Plan

Public input is crucial for evaluating environmental impacts of the I-5 bridge replacement project before the deadline on November 18.

Bay Area Researchers Find Oil and Gas Companies' Methane Output Surpasses EPA Reports | KQED

Oil-producing areas have higher methane leaks due to lack of infrastructure for gas transport.
Pennsylvania's focus on natural gas production results in less methane wastage.
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#sustainability

How Amazon and IKEA are pushing the ocean shipping industry to meet net-zero emission goals

Amazon and IKEA lead a coalition to bid for near-zero emission shipping contracts.
The alliance plans to drive demand for renewable e-fuels in ocean freight.
Targeting net-zero emissions in shipping by 2050 through collective action.

Google inks nuclear deal for next-generation reactors

Google is the first to secure electricity from advanced small modular nuclear reactors to meet its climate and AI energy demands.

McDonald's wants to make flatulent cows less of a problem for the environment

McDonald's aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its beef supply using a new cattle feed from Syngenta.

"Embodied Carbon Declare" Platform Exposes CO2 Emissions in Sweden's Construction Industry

Embodied Carbon Declare promotes transparency in the construction sector by publicly revealing CO2 emissions data from projects across Sweden.

Memo outlines the high cost of planning for Austin's environmental future - Austin Monitor

Funding environmental initiatives seen as a long-term investment with potential savings.

How Amazon and IKEA are pushing the ocean shipping industry to meet net-zero emission goals

Amazon and IKEA lead a coalition to bid for near-zero emission shipping contracts.
The alliance plans to drive demand for renewable e-fuels in ocean freight.
Targeting net-zero emissions in shipping by 2050 through collective action.

Google inks nuclear deal for next-generation reactors

Google is the first to secure electricity from advanced small modular nuclear reactors to meet its climate and AI energy demands.

McDonald's wants to make flatulent cows less of a problem for the environment

McDonald's aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its beef supply using a new cattle feed from Syngenta.

"Embodied Carbon Declare" Platform Exposes CO2 Emissions in Sweden's Construction Industry

Embodied Carbon Declare promotes transparency in the construction sector by publicly revealing CO2 emissions data from projects across Sweden.

Memo outlines the high cost of planning for Austin's environmental future - Austin Monitor

Funding environmental initiatives seen as a long-term investment with potential savings.
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#fossil-fuels

Google is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Google's AI datacenter in Saudi Arabia poses challenges to its climate commitments.

Commonwealth Bank to stop financing fossil fuel companies that don't comply with Paris climate goals

Commonwealth Bank will stop financing fossil fuel companies not aligned with Paris climate goals by 2024.

Google is opening an AI hub in oil-rich Saudi Arabia | TechCrunch

Google's AI datacenter in Saudi Arabia poses challenges to its climate commitments.

Commonwealth Bank to stop financing fossil fuel companies that don't comply with Paris climate goals

Commonwealth Bank will stop financing fossil fuel companies not aligned with Paris climate goals by 2024.
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#greenhouse-gas-emissions

World Bank Thwarts Climate Goals With $750 Million in Factory Farm Investments

Development banks invested over $2.27 billion in factory farming in 2023, contradicting their commitments to combat climate change.

Google's carbon footprint balloons in its Gemini AI era

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% since 2019, making it challenging to meet its climate goals as it integrates AI into its products.

Microsoft's AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitions

Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions have increased instead of decreasing, as the company struggles to balance AI leadership with climate goals.

World Bank Thwarts Climate Goals With $750 Million in Factory Farm Investments

Development banks invested over $2.27 billion in factory farming in 2023, contradicting their commitments to combat climate change.

Google's carbon footprint balloons in its Gemini AI era

Google's greenhouse gas emissions have increased by 48% since 2019, making it challenging to meet its climate goals as it integrates AI into its products.

Microsoft's AI obsession is jeopardizing its climate ambitions

Microsoft's greenhouse gas emissions have increased instead of decreasing, as the company struggles to balance AI leadership with climate goals.
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#innovation

Treehouse Secures $16.6M Series A Funding to Scale Nationwide Electrification Installations

Treehouse secures $16.6 million funding to expand electrification services and simplify installation processes for various sectors.

How the Biggest Climate Legislation Ever Could Still Fail

Clean-energy investment in the U.S. is significant but not fully meeting electricity demand, risking climate goals.

Treehouse Secures $16.6M Series A Funding to Scale Nationwide Electrification Installations

Treehouse secures $16.6 million funding to expand electrification services and simplify installation processes for various sectors.

How the Biggest Climate Legislation Ever Could Still Fail

Clean-energy investment in the U.S. is significant but not fully meeting electricity demand, risking climate goals.
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George Lu wants to 'move the needle' on traffic safety and housing affordability

Lu proposes a future shutoff date for natural gas in Palo Alto to transition to electric energy.
He anticipates a significant decline in natural gas usage and advocates for strategic planning.
#energy-efficiency

AI will be help rather than hindrance in hitting climate targets, Bill Gates says

Artificial intelligence can aid in achieving climate goals by making technology and electricity grids more efficient, despite concerns about increased energy demand from datacentres.

'We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway': Eric Schmidt has a plan to drive sustainable data center and AI development - and it involves more AI

Eric Schmidt believes AI's demands may overshadow sustainability efforts and that economic incentives will drive energy efficiency.

Labour plans tougher energy rules for social homes

Labour plans for all social homes to achieve an EPC rating of at least C by 2030 to cut fuel bills and support climate goals.

AI will be help rather than hindrance in hitting climate targets, Bill Gates says

Artificial intelligence can aid in achieving climate goals by making technology and electricity grids more efficient, despite concerns about increased energy demand from datacentres.

'We're not going to hit the climate goals anyway': Eric Schmidt has a plan to drive sustainable data center and AI development - and it involves more AI

Eric Schmidt believes AI's demands may overshadow sustainability efforts and that economic incentives will drive energy efficiency.

Labour plans tougher energy rules for social homes

Labour plans for all social homes to achieve an EPC rating of at least C by 2030 to cut fuel bills and support climate goals.
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#data-centers

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should go all in on building AI data centers because 'we are never going to meet our climate goals anyway'

Eric Schmidt advocates for accelerated AI development despite its environmental costs, believing climate goals are unrealistic.

U.S. plans to revive reactors as AI powers nuclear renaissance

The U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear power sector with significant investments to meet rising electricity demand.

Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says we should go all in on building AI data centers because 'we are never going to meet our climate goals anyway'

Eric Schmidt advocates for accelerated AI development despite its environmental costs, believing climate goals are unrealistic.

U.S. plans to revive reactors as AI powers nuclear renaissance

The U.S. is revitalizing its nuclear power sector with significant investments to meet rising electricity demand.
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#clean-energy

We're at a make-or-break moment for US climate goals

Greenhouse gas emissions falling in the US, but not rapidly enough to meet ambitious climate goals set by the Biden administration.

The US could bring a shuttered nuclear power plant back to life next year

Nuclear energy could experience a revival in the US with federal support for reopening shuttered plants.

Solar panel manufacturing shines in the US - but installations are falling

The US's solar panel manufacturing capacity has rapidly increased, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act's funding, aiming to meet climate objectives.

We're at a make-or-break moment for US climate goals

Greenhouse gas emissions falling in the US, but not rapidly enough to meet ambitious climate goals set by the Biden administration.

The US could bring a shuttered nuclear power plant back to life next year

Nuclear energy could experience a revival in the US with federal support for reopening shuttered plants.

Solar panel manufacturing shines in the US - but installations are falling

The US's solar panel manufacturing capacity has rapidly increased, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act's funding, aiming to meet climate objectives.
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Broken blades, angry fishermen, and rising costs slow offshore wind

The failure of a wind turbine blade has delayed major projects off Massachusetts and raised concerns about the impact on local fishermen and climate goals.
#zero-emission-vehicles

Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds

Toyota and BMW are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development and address infrastructure challenges.

Nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging station opens in Bakersfield

The nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging depot has opened in California.

Toyota and BMW are joining forces to push through the hydrogen fuel cell headwinds

Toyota and BMW are collaborating to accelerate hydrogen fuel cell vehicle development and address infrastructure challenges.

Nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging station opens in Bakersfield

The nation's first solar-powered electric truck charging depot has opened in California.
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#california

California's new $20 million train is unlike anything else in the US

California advances its climate goals with the introduction of the Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) train, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing rail service.

California EV sales are falling. Is it just temporary, or a threat to state climate goals?

Electric vehicle sales in California have dropped significantly for the first time in over a decade, raising concerns about the state's ability to meet its climate goals. Tesla sales in California fell 10% in the final quarter of 2023.
High vehicle prices, unreliable charging networks, and consumer frustrations may be contributing to the decline in EV sales in California.

California's new $20 million train is unlike anything else in the US

California advances its climate goals with the introduction of the Zero Emission Multiple Unit (ZEMU) train, reducing carbon emissions and enhancing rail service.

California EV sales are falling. Is it just temporary, or a threat to state climate goals?

Electric vehicle sales in California have dropped significantly for the first time in over a decade, raising concerns about the state's ability to meet its climate goals. Tesla sales in California fell 10% in the final quarter of 2023.
High vehicle prices, unreliable charging networks, and consumer frustrations may be contributing to the decline in EV sales in California.
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German government must amend climate plan, court rules DW 05/16/2024

German government ordered to improve climate protection plan by court due to insufficiency in meeting climate goals.
#carbon-emissions

New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York City

Lawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.

London is most exposed city in world to air pollution from aviation, study finds

London, Tokyo, and Dubai are among the cities most affected by air pollution from aviation.
The largest 20 airports combined emit carbon emissions equivalent to 58 coal-fired power stations.

New York Pols Back Gounardes's Bill to Cut Driving by 20% - Streetsblog New York City

Lawmakers urged to cut vehicle miles traveled by 20% by 2050 to reduce infrastructure investment, pollution, and traffic violence.

London is most exposed city in world to air pollution from aviation, study finds

London, Tokyo, and Dubai are among the cities most affected by air pollution from aviation.
The largest 20 airports combined emit carbon emissions equivalent to 58 coal-fired power stations.
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Barbara Lynne Acker

The article discusses challenges in energy development and the shift towards renewable resources.

EU elections: What have lawmakers achieved since 2019? DW 04/25/2024

EU Parliament enacted laws addressing climate goals, including emission reduction targets and green policies.

California's New 1600-Acre State Park Set to Open This Summer | KQED

Californians getting a new state park after a decade: Dos Rios preserve in Central Valley, rich in biodiversity and accessible for all.

U.N. Weather Agency Issues Red Alert' on Climate Change After Record Heat in 2023

Record-breaking levels of greenhouse gases and warming in 2023, pointing towards a potential warmer 2024.
Climate goal of limiting planetary warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is in jeopardy due to inadequate global efforts.

Inside the E.P.A. Decision to Narrow Two Big Climate Rules

The Biden administration is recalibrating its climate goals amidst political and legal challenges.
Delays in EPA regulations for power plants and car makers are tactics to navigate industry opposition and legal threats.

It's official: 2023 was hottest year in decades

Earth last year shattered global annual heat records, coming dangerously close to the 1.5 degrees Celsius limit set in the Paris climate accord.
January 2024 is on track to be so warm that it will exceed the 1.5-degree threshold, marking the first time a 12-month period will breach that limit.

EU Parliament confirms Ursula von der Leyen in top position DW 07/18/2024

Ursula von der Leyen re-elected as European Commission President until 2029 with a comfortable majority.

Resource burden of EVs set to triple by 2050

Demand for raw materials for EVs will triple by 2050, with lithium-ion batteries crucial. Research shows resources need may be underestimated, especially if targeting climate goals.
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Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse where is the EV market headed?

The long-term outlook for EVs remains positive despite current challenges in sales growth and production setbacks.

Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse - where is the EV market headed?

Long-term outlook for EVs is positive despite current market uncertainties.

Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse where is the EV market headed?

The long-term outlook for EVs remains positive despite current challenges in sales growth and production setbacks.

Early adopters, mainstream success, buyer's remorse - where is the EV market headed?

Long-term outlook for EVs is positive despite current market uncertainties.
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