Today in EGEB, Wood Mackenzie sees a bounce back for the solar industry in 2019. BP and the EDF team up to limit methane leaks following a report critical of the oil giant. Researchers believe green hydrogen could be economically viable by 2035. And GE launches a prototype of its largest onshore wind turbine.
New reports from the UN paint a bleak picture on the state of the environment, warning that “damage to the planet is so dire that people’s health will be increasingly threatened unless urgent action is taken.” And for the Arctic, some measures may already be too late.
New Mexico is set to become the next state in the U.S. to make a clean energy commitment law, setting a goal of 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2045.
Today in EGEB, Norwegian renewables giant Statkraft tries its hand at a floating solar plant. Wyoming passes a bill to keep coal power alive in the state — and it’s a great state for wind. And New York City will bring “meatless Mondays” to its public schools to reduce emissions.
Donald Trump quoted climate change denier Patrick Moore and his views in a tweet today. Trump also referred to Moore as a “co-founder of Greenpeace,” which the organization immediately disputed.
Exposure to air pollution is now a bigger killer worldwide than smoking, according to a new study.
Solar geoengineering has generated increased discussion in recent years as a possible way to combat climate change. A group of scientists now say the right amount of solar geoengineering could cut global warming in half, while minimizing any side effects.
Today in EGEB, NPR looks at “how we stopped” climate change from a 2050 point of view. Two firms are backing the plan to bring renewable energy from Iowa eastward via underground transmission line. More Chinese cities move from coal to gas or electric heating. And Democrats in Iowa show overwhelming support for the Green New Deal.
President Donald Trump has submit his 2020 budget proposal to Congress, and it includes reductions in funding for the Environmental Protection Agency and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It also proposes to eliminate ARPA-E, an agency focused on researching and developing future energy technology.
New York City is looking for ways to fend off the advancing effects of climate change, and the city may look to create new land in the East River, according to a new report.
Today in EGEB, a small Massachusetts city shifts from coal to solar. The conservative mayor of a 100 percent renewable Texas town talks about the Green New Deal. College Republicans want their party to tackle climate change. And Michigan’s largest wind farm comes online.
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Volvo brand Polestar will introduce a new all-electric Polestar 3 SUV by the end of 2021, a company executive said.
A group of engineers and scientists have announced a proposal to build an “energy corridor” along the U.S.-Mexico border. The plan would bring energy, water, and jobs to the region, in addition to built-in border security.
Today in EGEB, a study finds climate change won’t destroy a renewable-based European electric grid. The UK makes a big deal for offshore wind expansion. SunPower releases 400-plus-watt residential solar panels. And National Grid announces its acquisition of wind and solar developer Geronimo Energy.
The Trump administration is looking to make “severe” budget cuts to the Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy, according to a new report.
The Environmental Protection Agency revealed slight gains in overall U.S. fuel economy for another record high in 2017. Yet the EPA’s main focus going forward seems to be cost-effectiveness.
Today in EGEB, a discovery in controlling light from exotic crystal semiconductors could be a major breakthrough for solar and electronics. Analysis of coal industry data reveals widespread groundwater contamination. And a proposed solar farm would be big for Washington state.
The European Union is relying heavily on burning forest biomass to meet its carbon emissions goals. And now it’s facing a legal challenge that’s sure to ignite debate on what it really means for an energy source to be renewable and carbon neutral.
Michael Bloomberg won’t be running for president in 2020, but the former New York City mayor/billionaire businessman has set his sights on climate change with his new “Beyond Carbon” campaign.
Chinese EV startup Nio has announced that it won’t be building its own manufacturing plant in Shanghai after all.
Today in EGEB, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proposes 100 percent clean energy by 2050. Macron calls for zero carbon emissions in the EU by the same year. Florida Power & Light announces plans for four new solar plants. A climate change data startup raises $23 million. And Jay Inslee slams Trump’s views on wind energy.
ŠKODA unveiled its all-electric VISION iV concept at the Geneva Motor Show, a crossover coupe based on Volkswagen’s MEB platform that “offers a look ahead at ŠKODA’s electric future.”
Pininfarina unveiled its Battista all-electric hypercar at the Geneva Motor Show — a 1900-horsepower(!!) beast that goes from 0 to 100 km/h in less than two seconds. Will this compete with Tesla’s upcoming Roadster for elite electric hypercar status?
Fiat is debuting its new Concept Centoventi at the Geneva Motor Show. An extremely customizable concept EV, the Centoventi would offer consumers the chance to change nearly everything about the car, from exterior to interior to battery range.
