“In 2020, for the first time ever, wind power overtook coal in the state’s overall energy mix, 'the latest sign of renewable energy’s rising prominence in America’s fossil fuel heartland' according to reporting by the Financial Times this week.”
Climate Negotiations with Beijing Won’t Come without Significant Concessions
"Kerry can’t simply wave away the concerns that climate negotiations with Beijing will require U.S. concessions in other, unrelated areas if the Chinese government publicly demands such concessions with regard to 'interference in China’s internal affairs' (which is to say human rights)."
Flood-prone homeowners could see major rate hikes in FEMA flood insurance changes, new study finds
"[I]naccurate pricing has left the NFIP in the red. Its coffers were wiped out by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The program suffered additional hits from hurricanes Sandy, Harvey and Irma. Congress bailed out the program in 2017 with $16 billion in debt relief, leaving the ultimate cost of those storms on the backs of the American taxpayer."
U.S. energy policy must be all-of-the-above
"Alaska has and continues to be a shining example of responsible resource and energy development – where conservation and development have been proven to live in harmony; where stewardship of our lands, resources and environment is not falsely defined as mutually exclusive. But now, as a cornerstone of our vulnerable economy comes under attack, we must prepare for a tough road ahead."
America deserves a pro-jobs climate plan
"Our energy resources provide America with an incredible strategic advantage. Through innovation and the strength of our workers, the United States has once again become the world’s No. 1 producer of oil, natural gas and renewables in the world."
Recycled Materials ‘Not Good Enough’ Says Startup Whose Synthetic Tights ‘Fully Biodegrade In Landfill’
"In weighing up recycling versus landfill for plastic waste (including synthetic fibers) it is useful to know that less than 10% of all plastic produced since 1950 has been recycled, with 79% in landfills or the natural environment (the remainder is incinerated, releasing CO2 and other hazardous additives into the atmosphere). Plastic recycling is complex and expensive, and the recycled material can be more expensive (and sometimes of lower quality) than the virgin equivalent."
For International Agreement on Climate, Turn to Free Enterprise
Rather than focus primarily on government finance and regulating certain fuels out of existence, policymakers should pursue reforms rooted in free enterprise that raise peoples’ standards of living and mobilizes private investments in cleaner technologies.
Cryptocurrency can be a Force for Environmental Good
Cryptocurrency can accelerate the deployment of greener technologies.
Conservatives and the climate change inflection point
"The nation is at an inflection point in addressing climate change. It needs to decide whether it will continue down a fraudulent path of green talk without results or pivot toward commercial solutions that meet today’s energy needs, the increased power requirements of future megacities while also decarbonizing the planet."
Generate Capital unveils one of the largest single private sustainability investments
"A suite of new and existing investors are behind Generate Capital's $2 billion, led by AustralianSuper and QIC with new investment from Harbert Management Corporation, Aware Super, and CBRE Caledon and others."
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