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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.
30 African Nations Endorse Energy Declaration
Thirty countries have agreed to develop electric power sources sufficient for 300 million people across Africa by 2030.
Enhanced Geothermal at $80 by 2027
A recent study published in Nature estimates that the cost of generating electricity with enhanced geothermal energy will decrease to $80 per megawatt-hour by 2027.
EU Reduced GHG Emissions by 8% in 2023
The EU achieved its largest reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in decades during 2023.
China Sets Fusion Record
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak in China operated for over 18 minutes, a record for this new technology.
Bloomberg Funding U.N. Climate Change Efforts
Bloomberg Philanthropies has announced that it, along with other sources, will provide funds to the United Nations Climate Change secretariat equal to the portion of the secretariat’s budget previously committed to by the U.S.
Europe Reaffirms Paris Agreement
The leader of the European Union stated emphatically the EU’s commitment to the Paris Agreement despite the recent U.S. decision to withdraw.
China’s Oil Demand Peaking
Analysts believe that China may have reached its peak demand for oil.
No Bids for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
The U.S. Department of the Interior received no bids in a recent auction for oil and gas leases in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Polish City Joins Powering Past Coal Alliance
In the city’s most recent energy transition effort, Katowice has joined the Powering Past Coal Alliance.
U.S. Protects Oceans from Drilling
President Biden has withdrawn 625 million acres of U.S. ocean from future oil and gas leasing.
Governor Signs Climate Change Superfund Law
The governor of New York has signed the Climate Change Superfund Act, which requires fossil fuel companies to pay a portion of the state’s climate change adaptation costs.
California Waiver Withstands Court Challenge
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review the Environmental Protection Agency’s grant of a Clean Air Act preemption waiver to California for its Clean Cars program.
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).