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from Oxford University and Hmm….duhhhh! It is futile for departments to engage in this peer-reviewed approach. A new study led by the University of Oxford's Department of Physics was published on 18 November in naturean international team of authors develops the science behind net zero, demonstrating reliance on “natural carbon sinks” such as forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO22 Emissions from fossil fuel use do not actually prevent global warming. Net zero science developed over 15 years ago did not include these natural carbon sinks in the definition of anthropogenic net carbon dioxide2 emission. Natural sinks play a vital…

California produces so much solar energy that it must pay usage fees to other states or energy traders, making power cheaper for residents in other states while raising energy bills for local residents. [emphasis, links added] this Los Angeles Times Reports on Sunday suggested that California has such a glut of solar energy that Cut solar power by 3 million megawatts per year, Enough to power more than 500,000 homes. To make matters worse, California pays other utilities for excess power, meaning consumers in other states get credits on their bills while California residents struggle with the burden of subsidized…

The COP29 conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, ended on Saturday after two weeks of bitter disagreements, with pledges from the countries considered Rich people pledge $300 billion a year to poorer countries by 2035 Help them cope with the impacts of climate change and shift their economies to clean energy. [emphasis, links added] COP stands for “Conference of the Parties” and is ratified by nearly 200 countries and is called the UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change). According to the BBC, the agreement was signed in 1992. Finally, at 2:40 a.m. local time on Sunday, more than 30 hours…

The auto industry has an addiction. It's a “capital junkie” that has been spending unprecedented amounts on all-electric and autonomous vehicles for years. Now, it's waking up from alcoholism and entering rehab. [emphasis, links added] Automakers from Detroit to Japan and Germany are trying to cut costs and spending amid economic concerns, wasted billions on self-driving cars and investments in electric vehicles as their adoption has been slower than expected. Returns are long-term (if not uncertain). The problems come on top of weak consumer demand, rising commodity costs and warnings from some Wall Street analysts that the continued expansion of…

Germany has phased out all its nuclear reactors over the past few years and wants to rely on renewable energy, claiming they are cheaper and cleaner. [emphasis, links added] However, the transformation has not progressed smoothly because the power grid transformation has not kept pace. Wind and solar prices make German electricity among the most expensive in the world. At the United Nations climate change conference in Baku, Rafael Grossi, head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), warned: “Germany can no longer reject nuclear power and a readjustment of energy policy is necessary. The government must restart the debate…

Guest post by Gregory Wrightstone As the enthusiasm for so-called green energy cools and “net zero” promises to eliminate “carbon emissions” fade, we are seeing recognition of the benefits of CO2. That’s right: More and more people are beginning to realize that the gas—widely demonized as a pollutant that harms the planet by overheating—is a life-giving substance that needs to be used in large quantities. American voters know that President-elect Donald Trump has declared the Green New Deal a “hoax” and promised to return common sense to environmental regulations and energy development. His return to office depends in part on…

The Biden administration is rushing to finalize a dozen green energy loans worth more than $25 billion before President-elect Donald Trump takes office in mid-January — a frantic move that lawmakers and industry officials warn could lead to fraud and Abuse of taxpayers' money. [emphasis, links added] Through the Department of Energy's Office of Loan Programs, the government is working to finalize 16 pending loans with a total value of $25.1 billion. washington free beacon Analysis found. Those loans are expected to be in serious jeopardy — Trump repeatedly vowed on the campaign trail to “end” green energy spending —…

The Global Climate Finance Innovation Lab (the “Lab”) convened more than a hundred climate finance practitioners for a 10th Anniversary Summit during New York Climate Week to discuss the progress made in mobilizing climate finance over the past decade. The Summit identified key trends, challenges and opportunities in climate finance and informed the broader climate finance investment landscape. Summit participants include Lab members, observers, and guests from government agencies, development finance institutions, philanthropic organizations, and private sector institutions focused on sustainable investing in emerging markets. This blog highlights key elements of the discussion, introducing the lab’s ongoing work and contributions…

Two years ago, Evan Dishion, a young doctor in Arizona, went hiking with some friends. But temperatures in the desert soared to 109 degrees Fahrenheit, the team ran out of water, got lost, and Ivan began to overheat. Dishion: “Eventually, he lost consciousness before they could find cell service.” Evan was already dead when rescuers arrived, said his wife, Amy Dishion. Today, Amy is working to prevent the same tragedy from happening to others, especially in a warming climate. She said extreme heat can harm anyone. Evan was healthy and active before his death. As a result, she urged people…

Overall, modern buildings have a very large carbon footprint due to polluting concrete, steel, insulation, etc. In fact, according to the United Nations Environment Program, “the construction industry is by far the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, accounting for a staggering 37% of global emissions.” (Estimates vary, but are all high, including in the U.S. of new homes) so it’s no surprise that ways to reduce these emissions are being looked for. Part of this research involves the recycling and transformation of traditional, natural, low-carbon or even carbon-sequestering building materials, sometimes involving new technologies and sometimes not. The resulting buildings…