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4 days ago · At The Energy Mix, we’re committed to meeting that demand by delivering essential climate news reporting. Since 2014, we’ve been at the forefront of climate news reporting, bringing you essential insights and solutions-based journalism. Our mission is to offer reliable, rigorous coverage that builds understanding and momentum for effective ...
U.S. Battery Storage Capacity Soars to Nuclear Scale, Creates …
1 day ago · Battery storage capacity in the United States has surged from almost nothing in 2010 to 20.7 gigawatts in July 2024, equivalent to the output of about 20 nuclear reactors. The rapid growth in storage saw five gigawatts added in the first half of 2024 alone, reports the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). Be among the first to read The ...
Vancouver at a Crossroads as Cities Tackle Climate, Health, and …
2 days ago · Beyond climate impacts, using gas in buildings also harms indoor air quality and public health. Research finds that electric heating alternatives, such as heat pumps, are equivalent in cost, on average. “It’s not only a climate issue, but a health and cost of living issue,” Sunil Singal, a campaigner at Stand.earth, told the Dogwood BC event.
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4 days ago · The United States Inflation Reduction Act faces threats of repeal from the Trump administration, but its policies have already made renewable energy cheaper—and according to RMI, the shifts they set in motion could keep driving prices down.. For renewable energy transitions to succeed at scale, utilities must be onboard and connected. Connecting IRA-enabled new solar and gas projects to ...
The Energy Mix - The climate news you need
Governments’ current climate policies and promises have the world on track for “catastrophic” average global warming of 2.6° to 3.1°C, and the odds of limiting global heating to the 1.5°C target in the Paris climate agreement are rapidly shrinking toward zero, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) warns in the latest edition of its annual Emissions Gap Report.
Trump Presidency Threatens, Doesn’t Doom Biden’s Climate Plan, …
4 days ago · Donald Trump’s election victory puts the future of President Joe Biden’s landmark climate plan in uncertain territory. While programs and tax credits funded by his 2021 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) have already spurred a shift toward clean energy, experts say Trump could slow progress through budget cuts and deregulation.. Since 2022, Biden’s IRA has mobilized hundreds of billions of ...
Energy Transition, Climate Emergency Won’t Stop for Trump, …
Nov 6, 2024 · Shane Gravestock/YouTube. In the wake of Donald Trump’s astonishing political comeback Tuesday evening, international leaders say the chaos ahead in the United States won’t derail the energy transition or the effort to implement the Paris climate agreement. “The result from this election will be seen as a major blow to global climate ...
‘Turning Point in Energy History’ as Solar, Wind ... - The Energy Mix
May 14, 2024 · Solar and wind energy grew quickly enough in 2023 to push renewables up to 30% of global electricity supply and begin pushing fossil fuels off the power grid, the Ember climate consultancy concludes in a report released May 8. The report projects that fossil-fuelled electricity generation will decline 2% next year, because while demand is ...
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The Energy Mix is a community news site and e-digest on climate change, energy, and the shift off carbon. It’s published by Energy Mix Productions Inc., a Canadian non-profit headquartered on unceded Algonquin Anishnaabe territory, also known as Ottawa. We respect the sovereignty of the many Indigenous peoples and communities on whose land ...