“Challenges Threaten Biden’s Climate Goals as U.S. Clean Energy Boom Stumbles” By Nichola Groom and Jarrett Renshaw (Reuters) – Climate change legislation in the U.S. was meant to trigger a surge in clean energy development, but economic realities are straining President Joe Biden’s agenda a year later. Soaring financing and materials costs, unreliable supply chains, …
The Biden administration is taking a major step forward in addressing environmental justice by making $2 billion in funding available for community groups, states, and tribes. This investment, in line with the sweeping climate law signed last year by President Joe Biden, is the largest ever dedicated to environmental justice. The program aims to revitalize …
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) – U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris will announce an initiative on Thursday to help women advance in important sectors such as clean energy, fisheries, and environmental conservation in countries around the world, as announced by the White House. Harris will reveal pledges totaling $900 million from governments, companies, and civil society organizations …
Washington — The Biden administration has selected clean-energy projects in seven states to kickstart the development and production of hydrogen fuel as part of President Joe Biden’s agenda to combat climate change. These projects, part of a $7 billion program, aim to establish seven regional “hydrogen hubs” that will replace fossil fuels with cleaner-burning hydrogen …
The concept of building new cities dates back to ancient times, as seen in the pages of Genesis. The first urbanists expressed their desire to construct a towering city in the heavens to establish their own identity and avoid being scattered across the earth. However, God intervened and thwarted their plans, condemning them to rely …
The incredible growth of clean energy technologies, including electric vehicles, is providing a glimmer of hope as the world grapples with the impacts of a warming planet. According to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA) based in Paris, the path to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius and achieving net-zero emissions …
Reports suggest that some Conservative MPs are contemplating sending letters of no confidence in the Prime Minister if he proceeds with the proposed changes. The level of discontent within the party is rising, with Chris Skidmore, a former energy minister and Tory MP, describing the situation as Sunak’s slow-motion car crash. Sir Alok Sharma, the …
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer recently announced her endorsement of legislation that would require the state to generate all of its electricity from carbon-free sources within 12 years. Currently, almost 57% of Michigan’s electricity comes from coal and natural gas power plants. The proposed bills aim to change this energy mix by significantly increasing the use …
Last April, I made the decision to end my relationship with my gas company, SoCalGas. Their opposition to clean energy while continuing to emit carbon pollution was a dealbreaker for me. As an academic focused on advancing clean energy, it felt hypocritical to support them financially. Breaking up with them proved to be a complex …
Canada’s Environment Minister, Steven Guilbeault, has introduced draft regulations aimed at cleaning up the country’s electricity grid. The move is seen as crucial for Canada’s economic competitiveness, transitioning to a greener energy economy, and mitigating climate change. However, the plan is facing opposition from regions heavily dependent on fossil fuels, particularly Alberta and Saskatchewan. While …