Researchers develop new technique that charges EV battery in just 10 minutes UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — A breakthrough in electric vehicle battery design has enabled a 10-minute charge time for a typical EV battery. The record-breaking combination of a shorter charge time and more energy acquired for longer travel range was announced today (Oct. 12)... Continue Reading →
As stars align for America’s rapid transition to a clean economy, slow electric transmission project permitting is gumming up the gears. The vast majority of newly-installed and planned energy projects in the U.S. consist of clean energy – solar and wind farms, often paired with battery storage - even before the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) expanded the... Continue Reading →
Permitting: America’s next big climate conundrum
In Florida and across the country, we are facing a four-pronged challenge related to energy — high costs, how and if we can capitalize on the clean energy economy, climate change, and our nation’s energy security. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 — the bill recently passed by Congress and signed by President Biden —... Continue Reading →
Inflation Reduction Act has long-term energy benefits | Commentary
35 years ago, the Montreal Protocol showed how successful co-operation could solve a big environmental problem Cora Young was eight years old when she learned in class that polystyrene foam, the clamshell packaging for some fast-food hamburgers, was one of the products containing chemicals responsible for eating away at the Earth's ozone layer. "I went... Continue Reading →
What working together to save the ozone layer tells us about climate action today
Vermont has launched the first phase of a new incentive program to help residents with lower incomes replace older, high-polluting light-duty vehicles with clean transportation alternatives. Under the Replace Your Ride program, incentives of $3,000 are available on a first-come, first-served basis to income-eligible Vermont residents who retire an operational high-polluting vehicle that is at... Continue Reading →
Vermont’s new ‘Replace Your Ride’ funds cleaner transportation options
Given the onslaught of extreme weather events in the last year, many would say that climate change is no laughing matter. But two academics say otherwise. Beth Osnes is a professor of theatre and performance studies at the University of Colorado, and in her research, she has noticed that humour influences decision-making and societal change. ... Continue Reading →
Can comedy be a climate solution?
Mass migration towards the Earth’s poles will help humanity survive the climate crisis, as the planet could warm by more than 4 degrees Celsius by the end of the 21st century. This will leave vast areas of land uninhabitable and force millions of people to find new homes, warns author and climate journalist Caia Vince.... Continue Reading →
Climate Change will Displace Millions of People Toward Earth’ poles
Somehow they always neglect to share the Big Picture Hi everyone, something rubbed me the wrong way this morning and it resulted in this article. I hope you like it! To those of you who bought me a coffee ☕ after reading my last article or subscribed to my substack community - thank-you for your... Continue Reading →
How To Spot “Mainstream” Climate Propaganda
The full extent of the damage caused by Hurricane Ian is still being tallied. The death toll—which now stands at 120—rises by the day. As those living in the storm’s path attempt to rebuild, they may now also have to deal with the downstream effects of a crisis in pristine, far-off boardrooms. According to a... Continue Reading →
Florida and the Insurance Industry Weren’t Built to Withstand a Flooded World
Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance (BOGA) is an international alliance of governments and stakeholders working together to facilitate the managed phase-out of oil and gas production. The alliance aims to elevate the issue of oil and gas production phase-out in international climate dialogues, mobilize action and commitments, and create an international community of practice on... Continue Reading →
What is BOGA?
Climate Bedbugs & PLEASE LISTEN CAREFULLY to this Climate Impact Journalist…
Listen to the entire Podcast especially past the BEDBUG part and a big thanks to Brad & Desi, I sense now others will tune in to your Green News Report more often now. You guys really deliver where it is missing in regard to Climate context. Official Title: The High Cost of Climate Denial and... Continue Reading →
empowerment & inner transformation... 