"North Carolina could potentially attract a $100bn market opportunity from the growing offshore wind energy industry, according to a report released by the North Carolina Department of Commerce."
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President Biden’s Eco-Moonshot Should Use Markets, Not Mandates
"The administration should use this moment to explore newer, more-creative market-based solutions. Indeed, whatever its instincts to the contrary, this would be its best chance of success."
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GM’s Electric Cadillac Lyriq Arrives Spring 2022 With +300-Mile Range, $60,000 Starting Price
"So what exactly do you get for $60,000? In short, a surprisingly sleek looking five-seat crossover with an expected range of more than 300 miles. If that range seems a bit low compared to the 360 miles of a Model X, it should be noted that GM is usually conservative on these estimates and the Bolt can easily outperform its 259-mile rating. Conversely, Tesla’s tend to fall short of their official ratings."
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Biden’s Paris Agreement commitment will be tough on Americans — and ineffective
"These goals cannot possibly be met without major sacrifices for Americans. Some might argue that sacrifices should be made to help the climate. However, this NDC still would make no noticeable impact on global GHG emissions because the real problem comes from countries such as China, Russia and India."
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Tyson Foods to aim for net-zero emissions by 2050
"Tyson Foods announced this morning that it will strive to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across its global operations and supply chain by 2050."
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Climate Policy by Judicial Decree
"The Obama Administration often used this 'sue and settle' strategy to bypass Congress."
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All Porsche Parts Will Now Be Made with Renewable Energy
"In March, Porsche set itself an ambitious goal to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by 2030 — well ahead of automakers such as Ford (2050), GM (2040) and Jaguar Land Rover (2039). The sports car giant says that production within its German factories, located in Zuffenhausen and Leipzig, is already carbon neutral through the use of renewable energy and biogas."
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Biden signature climate proposal, a clean electricity standard, is part of Democratic budget deal
"The package calls for implementing a clean electricity standard requiring utilities to generate 80% clean electricity by 2030, multiple senators said Wednesday."
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Toyota To Make Fuel Cell Modules For Hydrogen Big Rigs At Kentucky Plant
Alan Ohnsman of Forbes writes about Toyota’s efforts to make fuel cells for hydrogen-powered big rigs. “Toyota’s fuel cell system for commercial vehicles ‘delivers over 300 miles of range at a full load weight of 80,000 pounds, all while demonstrating exceptional drivability, quiet operation and zero harmful emissions,’ David Rosier, head of powertrain at Toyota...
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HOFFMAN: Proactive Forest Management Is Sustainable For The Environment
"Active forest management policies enable forests to become more resilient and allow for low-intensity, regular fire cycles. Lawmakers would be well-served to incorporate this, among other policy prescriptions, in their rulemaking decisions."
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