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To help you maintain some optimism about the future of our planet, I invite you to stop by here for a bit of good news on climate.
Court Upholds Montana Youth Climate Victory
The Montana Supreme Court has upheld the decision of a lower court finding that Montana’s actions in support of a fossil fuel energy system violate the plaintiffs’ constitutional right to a clean and healthful environment.
Barcelona Innovating With Regenerative Braking
Using regenerative braking technology, Barcelona is recouping energy from subway trains for use in its subway system and also for electric vehicle charging stations.
U.S. Issues Liquid Natural Gas Study
The U.S. Department of Energy has issued its energy, economic, and environmental assessment of U.S. liquid natural gas exports.
U.S. Loans $9.63 Billion for EV Batteries
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $9.63 billion loan to BlueOval SK for its construction of three new facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee, which will manufacture electric vehicle batteries.
EV Charging Infrastructure Expanding
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced a $1.25 billion loan to EVgo for 7500 new electric vehicle chargers to be installed across the country.
Fusion Energy Technology Advances
A New Zealand company has built a fusion energy device using a levitated dipole, a newer fusion device design.
Maine Sues Fossil Fuel Companies
The state of Maine has sued five fossil fuel companies alleging that the companies engaged in deception regarding the harm caused by the use of fossil fuels.
Flow Battery Installation Escalating
Countries, particularly those in Asia, are building an increasing number of flow batteries (a type of long-duration energy storage).
U.S. Pursuing Wave Energy
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced over $100 million in funding for the design, fabrication, and testing of wave energy converters.
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.