The American Lung Association released its annual State of the Air Report today, revealing what many communities have known for quite some time: air pollution from oil and gas operations is a growing concern. … [Read more...]
UK Will Legislate Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Target, Says Minister
The UK will draft new laws that will cut emissions to net-zero, climate minister Claire Perry announced on Tuesday. Under the UK’s 2008 Climate Change Act, the country has committed to 80% emission cuts, but this may prove inadequate to meet the Paris limit in 2050, writes Megan Darby, deputy editor of Climate Home News. … [Read more...]
Why EPA’s U-Turn on Auto Efficiency Rules Gives China the Upper Hand
The Trump administration on Monday, April 2, took steps to ease pollution and efficiency rules for new passenger cars and trucks, giving automakers a reprieve from more stringent Obama-era standards. But in the process, the move could yield global leadership in the auto sector to the Chinese. … [Read more...]
Buying an Efficient Home is About to Get Easier in Massachusetts
Home buyers in Massachusetts may soon be able to better gauge the energy efficiency, or inefficiency, of their potential future homes. Last Tuesday, Governor Charlie Baker introduced legislation that would establish energy performance ratings and disclosure requirements for homes across the state. … [Read more...]
A Toolkit of Global Insights as China Builds Its Power Sector of the Future
China’s current power sector reforms began in March 2015 with Document #9, which was followed by the 13th Five-Year Plan and a series of further policies that aim to reduce renewables curtailment and further integrate renewable energy into the grid. … [Read more...]
This Cleantech Hotspot is Giving New York and California a Run for Their Money
California and New York often steal the spotlight on cleantech innovation, but those in the know are keeping their eye on Illinois. The energy sector has been undergoing rapid change in the Land of Lincoln, thanks to a slew of innovative initiatives. More than ever before, Illinois’ buildings are more efficient, its electric grid is more modern, and its electricity use is smarter. And the state is just getting started. … [Read more...]
Carbon Markets, Waterbeds, and You
Can reducing your carbon footprint make any difference when you’re carbon capped? My friend is fixing up her kitchen on a budget. She’s a think-global-act-local type. She’s concerned about climate change. She’s willing to go green and spend money on more efficient electric appliances versus beautiful countertops or a gourmand espresso machine. But she’s living in Europe under a carbon cap. … [Read more...]
Carbon Taxes Could Make Significant Dent in Climate Change, Study Finds
Putting a price on carbon, in the form of a fee or tax on the use of fossil fuels, coupled with returning the generated revenue to the public in one form or another, can be an effective way to curb emissions of greenhouse gases. That’s one of the conclusions of an extensive analysis of several versions of such proposals, carried out by researchers at MIT and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL). … [Read more...]
Fracking May Have Political Support, It Still Needs a ‘Social Licence’
The UK government may be convinced that shale gas production is important to the country, it will need to convince the public too. Experience in Eastern Europe has shown that without a “social licence”, fracking will not get off the ground, writes Andreas Goldthau, Director of the Centre of International Public Policy in London and author of a new book on the politics of shale gas. … [Read more...]
World May Hit 2 Degrees of Warming in 10 to 15 Years Thanks to Fracking, Says Cornell Scientist
In 2011, a Cornell University research team first made the groundbreaking discovery that leaking methane from the shale gas fracking boom could make burning fracked gas worse for the climate than coal. … [Read more...]
California Bill Aimed at Wildfires Effectively Bans Clean Energy That May Help Prevent Them
California experienced one of the worst wildfire seasons in its history last year. In response to widespread devastation, the state’s legislature introduced a bill last week, SB 1088, requiring regulators to establish fire risk reduction and mitigation standards for utilities. … [Read more...]
New Study Explores the Market Value of Offshore Wind
A new study from Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory finds that the ‘market value’ of offshore wind—considering energy, capacity, and renewable energy certificate (REC) value—varies significantly along the U.S. east coast, and generally exceeds that of land-based wind in the region. … [Read more...]
Closing Nuclear Reactors in Ohio and Pennsylvania Will Thwart Climate Goals
Nuclear plant closures in Ohio and Pennsylvania will have significant negative impacts on the environment and the regional economy. Closure of the plants would reverse emissions benefits gained over the last 25 years from all renewable generation in the region; total zero-emission generation in region might not return to current levels until 2032. … [Read more...]
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