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U.S. to Fund New EV Facility
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $6.57 billion loan to Rivian for the construction of a manufacturing facility in Georgia.
Path for Reducing Aviation Emissions Delineated
Transport & Environment, a European nonprofit, reports that minor changes to flight paths could dramatically reduce, at low cost, aviation’s contribution to global warming.
Virginia’s Exit From GHG Initiative Deemed Invalid
A court has decided that Virginia’s 2023 exit from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative was unlawful.
Washington Voters Support Cap and Invest
Voters in Washington state rejected an initiative to repeal the 2021 Washington Climate Commitment Act, which provides for a greenhouse gas emissions reduction cap and invest program.
Cold Climate Heat Pumps Developed
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced that eight manufacturers have developed heat pumps designed specifically for cold climates.
Efficient Storage Designed Using Plentiful Elements
Using common elements, researchers have developed a hybrid device that stores solar energy more efficiently than batteries made with rare elements.
U.S. Narrows Arctic Oil Lease
The U.S. Department of the Interior has issued the final Oil and Gas Leasing Program Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement for the Coastal Plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska.
193 Countries Affirm Fossil Fuels Transition
As part of the United Nations Pact for the Future, 193 countries have reaffirmed the COP28 pledge to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.
Clean Tech Market to Triple in Decade
The International Energy Agency predicts that the market for clean technology will triple in value to $2 trillion by 2035.
Scientists Envision New Carbon Removal Method
A group of scientists reports that the discovery of 3775-year-old wood buried in clay soil suggests a low-cost method of semipermanent carbon sequestration.
Ocean’s Carbon Sequestration Exceeds Earlier Estimates
Researchers have demonstrated that the amount of carbon dioxide sequestered by the Atlantic Ocean is greater than previously estimated.
U.S. Geothermal Power Expanding
The U.S. Bureau of Land Management has approved an enhanced geothermal power project in Nevada that could potentially produce 2 gigawatts of power.
New U.S. Power Plant Emission Rule Stands
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to stay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new rule targeting carbon emissions from coal and gas fired power plants while a lower court hears challenges to that rule.
U.S. Steel Is Producing Sustainable Material
ResponsibleSteel has certified steel produced sustainably by U.S. Steel at its Osceola, Arkansas facility.
New Jersey Wind Farm Secures Approval
The U.S. Bureau of Ocean Energy Management has approved the plans of Atlantic Shores South to construct and operate wind energy facilities off the coast of New Jersey.
New U.S. Methane Rule Remains in Effect
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to stay the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s new oil and gas methane rule while a lower court hears challenges to that rule.
EVs Dominate Norwegian Roads
The number of electric vehicles driven in Norway has surpassed the number of gas-powered cars.
Delaware Embraces Offshore Wind
The state of Delaware has adopted a process for the approval of offshore wind projects in its waters.
U.S. Investing in Energy Efficiency
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has announced $69 million in awards for residential renovations aimed at energy efficiency and climate resilience.