While there is more work to be done, 2023 has delivered notable climate wins to lower emissions while keeping costs affordable and energy reliable.
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How Reflective Paint is Cooling Down Temperatures Across the U.S.
When it comes to thwarting climate change, scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs are paving the way for a cooler world.
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In Defense of Green Growth
Before further buying into the degrowth narrative, policymakers and citizens should look to history, economics, and science. Green growth and economic freedom have alleviated poverty, accelerated innovation, and delivered meaningful climate progress.
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Bets on energy transition spark rise in North American pipeline deals
"TC Energy, the Canadian company behind the abandoned plan to build the controversial Keystone XL crude oil pipeline, is in the process of spinning off its oil business to focus on handling natural gas, a split it said would leave TC 'uniquely positioned to meet growing industry and consumer demand for reliable, lower-carbon energy.'"
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Hydropower delays pose grid threat as permits lapse
"While hydropower dams that exist today emit relatively few carbon emissions when operating, dam building in the 20th century disrupted ecosystems, flooded tribal lands and altered natural landscapes. Obtaining a new, long-term hydropower license, which lasts 30 to 50 years, from FERC is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to modify how projects operate."
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A Futuristic Plan to Make Steel With Nuclear Fusion
"The Nucor fusion plant would be about 10 times the capacity of another facility Helion plans to build to provide fusion-generated electricity by 2028 for Microsoft. The Microsoft deal, believed to be the fusion industry’s first commercial agreement, was announced in May."
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Amazon, IKEA and Patagonia have joined a group to buy zero-emissions maritime shipping fuel
“By working together, these companies might bring more options to the table than if a single company went out and tried to do so alone, and thus spur the market for complicated new technology, Leverdige said. It is significant that the request is for enough fuel to move 600,000 units, which Leveridge called ‘a substantial’...
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Customer-driven clean energy procurement, not regulation, is driving decarbonization
"While the academic debate continues, time is of the essence in decarbonizing the grid to avert the worst effects of climate change. Customer-driven clean energy procurement is driving and will continue to lead to progress, by creating demand for new renewable generation to be added to the grid."
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US carbon capture pipeline setbacks reflect challenges in climate fight
"Clean energy infrastructure projects need to educate communities on risks and benefits, and engage residents early or they risk existential setbacks, said Sanya Carley, co-director of the Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania."
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Elevating the Standards for Carbon Offset Projects
The economic and environmental opportunities make voluntary carbon offset markets worth fixing, not abandoning altogether.
