"Many of the investments come with the stipulation that the workers on projects in the plan earn a high wage and receive labor protections. The White House also included in the plan legislation that would establish penalties on employers who violate the National Labor Relations Act and make it easier for gig workers to form unions."
China burned over half the world’s coal last year, despite Xi Jinping’s net-zero pledge
"Despite its pledge to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2060, China continues to burn more coal than any other developed nation, relying on the fossil fuel to satisfy the nation’s surging demand for electricity."
Gates Fund Backs HyPro For $1/kg Green Hydrogen
"Breakthrough Energy Ventures has backed HyPro in a $22 million round to take the company’s product from lab prototype to the factory floor. HyPro says its revolutionary method for producing green hydrogen is over 95% efficient, safe and cost-competitive with fossil fuel derived hydrogen."
America’s Most Underrated Energy Reality: Low and Lower Cost Natural Gas
"Low prices for U.S. gas truly are a great thing. Gas is now second to sister fuel oil and supplies 33% of our energy – and 40% of our electricity, double the share of second-place coal. Low and stable natural gas prices have benefitted families and helped businesses reduce costs, saving a family of four, for instance, $2,500 per year since 2007."
How stalling growth hurts the planet
"Degrowthism may seem like the only reasonable response to the climate challenges we face, but the experience of enforced economic shrinking during the pandemic indicates the pain would outweigh the benefits — especially for the world's poorest."
Carbon Capture Is Key to Companies’ Net Zero Pledges
"Some industries can shift quickly to renewable electricity, but others will require decades to clean up. As carbon prices rise and emissions regulations tighten, investors will need to pay ever closer attention to how companies get to their trumpeted net-zero commitments."
Replacing High Paying Oil Jobs With Clean Energy Jobs Is Not So Easy
"The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that solar power technicians make $43,000 and wind turbine technicians earn $53,000 annually. In other words, these new 'high-paying jobs' pay $60,000 to $70,000 less than their oil and gas counterparts. This is a significant wage gap to close by any standard.
Rule by Regulation
Andrew Stuttaford of National Review analyzes the Biden administration’s rule by regulation approach to clean energy and climate change. “The real aim of the emerging central-bank game is two-fold. Firstly, to increase the cost of capital for climate sinners by ‘discouraging’ banks from lending to them and secondly, by mandating disclosure of such risks (and...
Clean Energy to Make More Carbon-Negative Fuel Available for Transportation with bp
“'Carbon-negative RNG is being used today by thousands of vehicles with more and more fleets requesting it every week,' said Andrew J. Littlefair, CEO and president of Clean Energy. 'Taking this next step allows us to expand the availability of the fuel while providing dairy owners with a way to make a significant impact on the environment and create an additional revenue stream.'"
First Natural Foodware Brand Can Wrap A Burger And Restore The Oceans
“'We’re always looking at how we can create a more sustainable supply chain, from evaluating our packaging program to seeking out more sustainable solutions, which has enabled us to reduce our overall use of plastic across operations and delivery by 40% year-over-year.'"