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Solar Energy Surpassed Coal in the EU for the First Time in 2024: Report Solar Energy Surpassed Coal in the EU for the First Time in 2024: Report

For the first time, solar power surpassed coal as a source of electricity in the European Union..
The scariest thing about the LA fire The scariest thing about the LA fire

The LA fires are a sign of things to come, but not in the way you probably think. Learn new skills..
Help for Working Families Help for Working Families

There is a vast difference between the demographic of “working families” and the uber-wealthy, the..
First the Americans, Now the Canadians: What Banks Are Making an Exodus from NZBA? First the Americans, Now the Canadians: What Banks Are Making an Exodus from NZBA?

The recent exit of Canadian and U.S. banks from the Net-Zero Banking Alliance (NZBA) initiative..
Peach Drop Closing in on Returning to Atlanta Following New Agreement Peach Drop Closing in on Returning to Atlanta Following New Agreement

Atlanta’s favorite New Year’s Eve celebration is close to making it’s official return to the Peach..
Over 100 Raccoons Swarm Woman’s Home Looking for Food Over 100 Raccoons Swarm Woman’s Home Looking for Food

Over 100 racoons descended on a woman’s home in Washington state “demanding food” and forced the..
The Curious Case of Top CEOs’ Private Jet Emissions The Curious Case of Top CEOs’ Private Jet Emissions

Are those billionaires flying in the sky giving a stark reminder of climate inequality? Certainly..
Ecuador’s Coastal Ecosystems Have Rights, Constitutional Court Rules Ecuador’s Coastal Ecosystems Have Rights, Constitutional Court Rules

The Constitutional Court of Ecuador has determined that coastal marine ecosystems have rights of..
Why Libertarianism Doesn’t Work Why Libertarianism Doesn’t Work

Earlier in my life I was a libertarian, a viewpoint that I maintained until I realized the truth in ..
$6 Billion Tax Credits to Power America’s Clean Energy Future $6 Billion Tax Credits to Power America’s Clean Energy Future

The United States is advancing its clean energy ambitions with the allocation of $6 billion in tax..
“Energy For All Y’All” Shares Inspiring Stories of Folks in the Southeast Embracing Clean Energy “Energy For All Y’All” Shares Inspiring Stories of Folks in the Southeast Embracing Clean Energy

Renewable energy is alive and well in the Southeast, from training local workers as solar..
Energy Efficiency in the Southeast: Sixth Edition Report Energy Efficiency in the Southeast: Sixth Edition Report

Years of underinvestment in energy efficiency means that utilities in the Southeast still have..
How Does Trump Remain Popular? How Does Trump Remain Popular?

It’s true that the MAGA crowd is generally unintelligent, but the real common denominator of most..
Nearly 30,000 Unregulated Wild Animal Species Traded in the U.S., Researchers Find Nearly 30,000 Unregulated Wild Animal Species Traded in the U.S., Researchers Find

New international research has found that nearly 30,000 wild animal species have been traded..
State of the climate: 2024 sets a new record as the first year above 1.5C State of the climate: 2024 sets a new record as the first year above 1.5C

Last year was the hottest the Earth has experienced since the start of global temperature...The..
DeBriefed 10 January 2025: Los Angeles burns; Trump tilts at ‘windmills’; What cricket chirps.. DeBriefed 10 January 2025: Los Angeles burns; Trump tilts at ‘windmills’; What cricket chirps..

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to..
2025 is a critical year for climate tech 2025 is a critical year for climate tech

This article is from The Spark, MIT Technology Review’s weekly climate newsletter. To receive it in ..
Science V. Capital Science V. Capital

From his Wikipedia page: Jason Edward Hickel is an anthropologist and professor at the Autonomous..
America’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation America’s Role in Climate Change Mitigation

It would be great to see the United States make substantial investments in climate change..
Vale and GreenIron Partner to Revolutionize Metal Production with Green Hydrogen Vale and GreenIron Partner to Revolutionize Metal Production with Green Hydrogen

Vale and Sweden’s GreenIron have teamed up to reduce emissions in the mining and metals supply..
Annexing Canada Annexing Canada

I don’t know exactly what percentage of Canadians feel the same way this guy does, but I bet it’s..
Top 5 Carbon Stocks to Watch in 2025 Top 5 Carbon Stocks to Watch in 2025

The transition to a low-carbon economy is not just a trend—it’s a must. With climate change..
CRC Launches California’s First Carbon Capture Project for Emissions Reduction CRC Launches California’s First Carbon Capture Project for Emissions Reduction

California Resources Corporation (CRC) and its carbon management arm, Carbon TerraVault (CTV),..
Are Our Schools Keeping Secrets from Parents? Are Our Schools Keeping Secrets from Parents?

I don’t know a single person stupid enough to believe that schools keep the curricula secret from..
The Great Nickel Surge: A Tightrope Between Demand and Supply The Great Nickel Surge: A Tightrope Between Demand and Supply

Nickel’s importance stems from its role in enhancing battery energy density, improving EV range,..
How to Support Australia’s Renewable Targets for 2025? How to Support Australia’s Renewable Targets for 2025?

Australia is making remarkable progress toward a greener future. Renewable energy is expected to..
Microsoft’s $80B Investment to Set the U.S. AI Innovation on Fire Microsoft’s $80B Investment to Set the U.S. AI Innovation on Fire

As the new year ushered, Microsoft revealed its boldest plan of investing $80 billion in artificial ..
The United States Needs to be Honest with its Children The United States Needs to be Honest with its Children

The position of many of today’s self-described “patriots” is offered at left.  Apparently, the..
The Bifurcation of Philosophy and Science The Bifurcation of Philosophy and Science

At left is a good example of what I mean when I say, “It hasn’t been a good couple of hundred years ..
Loneliness Loneliness

I’ve been a fan of Sartre since my teen years.  Maybe that, at last in part, explains why girls..
Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education Linda McMahon as Secretary of Education

Here’s a short video that lays out the most salient points of Trump’s new Education Secretary’s..
China’s Ownership of U.S. Farmland China’s Ownership of U.S. Farmland

China and Chinese interests own about 1% of all foreign-owned farmland. According to a USDA Farm..
Lies about Electric Transportation Lies about Electric Transportation

It’s impossible to know who or what is behind the constant flow of disinformation on electric..
Morgan Stanley, Citi and Bank of America Exit Net-Zero Alliance: What’s Next for Sustainable.. Morgan Stanley, Citi and Bank of America Exit Net-Zero Alliance: What’s Next for Sustainable..

Several major U.S. banks, including Morgan Stanley, Citigroup, and Bank of America, have recently..
You WILL Do This You WILL Do This

Apparently, some people have an appetite for being ordered around by the most ignorant and hateful..
Philippines Aims for Nickel Dominance with New Mining Reforms Philippines Aims for Nickel Dominance with New Mining Reforms

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to revitalize the country’s mining sector,..
Why Trump Is Considered a Good Guy Why Trump Is Considered a Good Guy

The answer: Trump’s tens of millions of supporters are turned on by his overt racism and the fact..
Meta and WRI Unveiled AI-Powered Global Tree Canopy Map Meta and WRI Unveiled AI-Powered Global Tree Canopy Map

Meta, the World Resources Institute (WRI), and Land & Carbon Lab have introduced a game-changing..
Plato on Education Plato on Education

It appears that Plato would have taken as rather dim view of what we’re doing here in the United..
Does the Republican Party Really Want to Rid Itself of “Contemptible Fools?” Does the Republican Party Really Want to Rid Itself of “Contemptible Fools?”

Is this a good idea for Republicans?  Insofar as they won the 2024 by a slim 1.5%, should they..