"Before it's too late, Congress needs to streamline the mine permitting process. The goal should be to bolster domestic mining to prevent our dependence on imported battery metals from rising much higher than it already is."
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Utility Companies Sell Wind, Solar Farms to Shore Up U.S. Power Grid
Katherine Blunt and Jennifer Hiller of The Wall Street Journal report on utility companies’ efforts to shore up the power grid. “Duke in June announced plans to sell about 3,400 megawatts of wind, solar and battery projects to Brookfield Renewable for $2.8 billion. Brian Savoy, Duke’s chief financial officer, said the sale would help the company...
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Wildfire startup puts AI-powered eyes in the forest to watch for new blazes and provide rapid alerts
"DNR is in discussion with established corporations and startups to explore solutions. That includes Google, which has promoted wildfire detection tools that are integrated into Google Maps, and Lockheed Martin, the defense industry juggernaut that is applying satellite tech to the wildfire space. Startup Data Blanket is talking with DNR regarding its AI-based drone system for surveying fires to map their perimeters and helping marshal resources. The Seattle company is doing demos with local fire departments."
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Despite the Doomsday Narrative, Global Inequality Has Significantly Declined
"Challenges remain, of course, but the significant reduction in global inequality can't be ignored. These improvements are not just statistics; each testifies to real stories of human betterment and potential and underscores the immense possibilities that arise when individuals are empowered by freedom, barriers are minimized, and nations collaborate. As we navigate the complexities of the 21st century, this story of triumph should serve as both a beacon and a guide."
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In Final Debate, Trump Should Promote Urgency Over Climate Alarmism
In the final presidential debate President Trump has an opportunity to hit reset not just on the presidential race but on an announced topic that will be a subject of debates for decades: climate change.
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Actor Matt Damon Scales Up Clean Water Venture With $200 Million Climate Infrastructure Plan
"To date, WaterEquity and Water.org have reached 58 million people through its small loan programs, which are paid back at a rate of 98%, according to the founders. White said they are targeting returns of 6-8% on the $150 million they raised in an oversubscribed fund last year, and then 10-12% for this latest infrastructure fund. The main populations they serve are India, Indonesia, Cambodia, the Philippines and Kenya, where the WaterEquity founders say women are disproportionately impacted by issues of clean water scarcity."
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Competition, Not Mandates, Will Secure our Energy Future
"As more consumers demand clean energy, it’s up to markets to respond."
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Why Verizon is betting on these four climate tech startups
"Based in San Juan, Puerto Rico, the company’s team of engineers, scientists, UX designers, and insurance experts are developing the next generation of parametric insurance in Florida, California, New York and Washington State. Raincoat partners with insurers, reinsurers, and governments worldwide in developing and distributing these solutions."
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This Startup’s Building A Factory To Sustainably Turn Natural Gas Into Fertilizer
“The company has a process that it uses to break apart natural gas to produce carbon black, which is commonly used in materials like rubber, as well as hydrogen, which can be used for a variety of purposes—in this case, being combined with nitrogen to create ammonia.”
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Green New Deal Would Cost a Lot of Green
Nick Loris at the Heritage Foundation offers a good take on what’s wrong with the Green New Deal.
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