Recent extreme weather events have underscored the need to cut the CO₂ emissions that are driving up global temperatures. This requires a rapid transition of the energy economy to renewable energy sources, the cheapest being solar photovoltaics (PV). And our newly published research points to a way we can drive down costs of the shift... Continue Reading →
Jim Farley, Linda Zhang and Doug Field deliver Munro & Associates a Ford F-150 Lightning and sit down for an interview with Sandy and Cory! If you like the content you're seeing, please consider visiting our website or subscribing to our Patreon group for exclusive content. Video Source
Ford Interview | CEO Jim Farley, Chief Engineer Linda Zhang, and Chief EV Officer Doug Field
The role of electrification — for power, heating and cooking — in the modernization of Microsoft’s campus in Redmond, Washington, is well-documented. The site eschews natural gas hookups and instead will be supported by more than 902 geothermal wells, in a thermal energy center topped with solar photovoltaic panels. The electricity from Puget Sound Energy... Continue Reading →
A taste of Microsoft’s all-electric kitchen
What is the American Cities Climate Challenge Renewables Accelerator? The Renewables Accelerator provides cutting-edge tools, resources and technical assistance to help U.S. cities advance ambitious renewable energy goals. Our partnership supports the Bloomberg Philanthropies American Cities Climate Challenge and the Urban Sustainability Directors’ Network cities with renewable energy commitments. We work with cohorts of cities... Continue Reading →
Helping U.S. Cities Advance Ambitious Renewable Energy Goals
What Will the Planet Look Like in 2050 if We Don’t Stop Climate Change?
If there's a silver lining to the climate crisis, it's visible in the skies above China. The dramatic slowdown in manufacturing and driving has caused a reduction in carbon emissions and an improvement in China's air quality. Someone who has dedicated her life to climate change policy is Christiana Figueres, architect of the 2015 Paris... Continue Reading →
This spring, President Joe Biden gave a shot in the arm to solar and other clean-energy technologies with a couple of important executive actions. The move comes at a critical time, since Congress has yet to pass comprehensive legislation needed to help fight climate change. Fossil fuels still make up the largest share of electricity... Continue Reading →
Time for Solar Energy to Shine
Swedish furniture-giant IKEA wants to bring the power of the sun into U.S. homes. The company announced on May 12 that it was partnering with residential solar provider SunPower to make “home solar solutions” available to its U.S. customers. “At IKEA, we’re passionate about helping our customers live a more sustainable life at home,” IKEA... Continue Reading →
IKEA to Start Selling Solar Panels in California Stores
Communities across the world are taking power into their own hands. Analysis paralysis—being so overwhelmed by options you can’t pick a path—has new meaning thanks to climate change. Making the “right” choice has never been more complicated, but we’re here to help. This is Impact, a new sustainability series from PopSci. With constant news reports about the... Continue Reading →
Ever heard of a microgrid? Here’s why you should start one.
Solar energy installations have skyrocketed in recent years; it’s likely there are some in your neighborhood. One of the reasons solar power has become so popular is the cost of solar systems has plummeted in the last decade or two. As a result, many more households can afford to install solar. But just how much... Continue Reading →
How Much Does a Home Solar System Cost?
There is a small group of scientists that have proposed replacing 100% of the world’s fossil fuel power plants with nuclear reactors as a way to solve climate change. Many others propose nuclear grow to satisfy up to 20 percent of all our energy (not just electricity) needs. They advocate that nuclear is a “clean”... Continue Reading →
7 reasons why nuclear energy is not the answer to solve climate change
China, the world’s biggest polluter, has committed to reach net zero emissions by 2060, an ambitious goal matched by enormous investments that are reshaping the nation’s energy system. SOURCE
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