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Republicans on the House Energy and Commerce Committee are asking the Department of Energy's (DOE) Green Technology Loan Office to stop issuing loans amid the prevalence of lame-duck loans. [emphasis, links added] Republican Reps. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state, Jeff Duncan of South Carolina and H. Morgan Griffith of Virginia A letter was sent to Jigar Shah, director of the Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO), requesting During the final days of the Biden administration, LPOs stopped issuing any new conditional commitments, loans or loan guarantees. LPOs – which provide support to emerging green technology companies that might…

yesterday, washington post Published a popular article about Energy Secretary nominee Chris Wright. Post Questioning Wright's claims: “[R]Reports from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) actually show no increase in the frequency or intensity of hurricanes. Post Claims Wright misrepresented the latest IPCC assessment report. [emphasis, links added] But rather than citing the IPCC itself to show where Wright might have gone wrong, washington post Instead, rely on the description of a contributor to the IPCC (emphasize): “he [Wright] obvious distortion [the IPCC] report,” said [Jim] Kossin said the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report shows that climate warming…

A reader asked us: What are the consequences of climate change for Mexico? I would like to know what types of animals, species or plants are becoming extinct in Mexico in recent years. We enlisted the help of YCC contributor Tree Meinch from La Paz, Mexico, to answer this question. Here's what they found: In the field of species conservation, “extinction” is a difficult term to define. First of all, how do you know when a particular species has officially disappeared from our planet? To say this with confidence, you have to look at a lot of things, both literally…

A recent article published by The Conversation (TC) titled “COP29: Climate change could kill millions, world leaders must work to limit deaths” warns that climate change could kill millions. This is wrong. [emphasis, links added] A critical review of empirical data reveals the opposite: Deaths from extreme weather events have decreased significantly over the past century, despite increases in greenhouse gas emissions. Historical data outlined in the Climate Overview show that deaths from extreme weather have fallen significantly. In the 1920s, such events killed approximately 485,000 people annually. By 2020, this number had dropped significantly to approximately 7,790 deaths per…

Author: Ananya Bhatia and Vijay Jayaraj From my residence overlooking Ho Chi Minh City, I embrace the tranquility of dawn. Soon, the idyllic morning transformed into a vibrant canvas of middle-class ambition coursing through the arteries of this booming metropolis—Vietnam's largest city, known to some as Saigon. It's an inspiring scene, emblematic of a country that aspires to progress, driven by the industrious spirit and tenacious energy of its people. However, without a supportive economy and a strong policy framework, Vietnam's ambitions may not be fully realized. Vietnam’s expanding energy economy often contradicts external pressures from Western countries to promote…

Pension funds, with their large pools of patient capital, are a key (but underutilized) source of funding for the climate transition, including underpinning the UK’s commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. However, recent debate around UK pension funds has focused on the use of their investments to boost the economy and their integration into growth through defined benefit and defined contribution arrangements. These aspects are also critical to combating the climate crisis. CPI’s research sheds light on European pension funds’ progress in setting climate targets and taking action. While the UK is pleased that it is not one of…

A reader asked us: What consequences of climate change are observed in Mexico? I would like to know what types of animals, species or plants are becoming extinct in Mexico in recent years. We asked YCC writer Tree Meinch, based in La Paz, Mexico, to help us answer this question. Here's what they found: In the field of species conservation, “extinction” is a slippery fish. For starters, how to Know When a particular species officially disappears from the face of our planet? To confidently claim this, you have to turn over a lot of rocks, both literally and figuratively. In…

In some areas of the United States, solar and wind farms generate a significant portion of the electricity on the grid. But in other areas, the grid remains more reliant on carbon-polluting fossil fuels. Vaughan: “The bottom line is that the carbon impact of turning on a light switch in one part of the country can be very different from the carbon impact of turning on a light switch in another part of the country.” Winston Vaughan is director of climate policy at solar development company Clearloop. He said building new solar and wind power in areas with the dirtiest…

We reported on Tuesday how Joe Biden said he would provide $1 billion to Africa to combat disasters, including “food insecurity”. [emphasis, links added] I noticed how crazy it is given that we now have people living in tents in North Carolina who still don't have the help or funding they need to survive after Hurricane Helene – that's from September . What is he doing in Africa when his first priority should be America and Americans? All he seemed to do was embarrass us, including falling asleep at the summit. This is another video [Biden] When the Tanzanian leader…

not many people know Paul Homewood . As we all know, the UK has one of the highest electricity prices in the world. It is widely believed that the rapid rise in natural gas prices in recent years has been driven by soaring natural gas prices. In fact, this is only a small part of the story. I analyzed OFGEM's energy price cap operation and compared this season with January 2019, when the first cap was implemented. pounds per yearJanuary 2019October 2024IncreaseElectricity price ceilingChapter 6831118Chapter 435direct fuel costs195325130Other expensesChapter 488Chapter 793305 https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/energy-policy-and-regulation/policy-and-regulatory-programmes/energy-price-cap-default-tariff-policy/energy-price-cap-default-tariff- grade Direct fuel costs reflect the full cost…