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Sunday, March 28, 2021
Forest Sustainability Webniar
Professional foresters with decades of experience have a lot of stories to tell. They have seen good practices and bad ones, well managed stands and those that have been left on their own.
After working in, advising on and observing the growth of northern New England’s forests, our panel of 3 foresters and 1 Forestry expert have a broad view of how we can best manage their growth, health and productivity. Who better to ask?
Our panel of Forestry Professionals will share 150+ years of Forest Experience!
Robbo Holleron, Independent Vermont Forester
Charlie Moreno, Independent NH Forester
Kevin Evans, Dartmouth College Forester
Richard Donovan, International Forestry Consultant
If we want our forests to remain as forests, we need to cut through the theories and talk to those who have experienced the droughts, the infestations and fires. What can they tell us about the best way to manage a forest for long term survival.
New Hampshire, Vermont, Maine and northern New York State are among the most heavily wooded regions of the U.S. How should these forests be treated? Should we stop all logging? Are managed forests healthier? Should sequestering the most carbon be our priority? How is that best accomplished? People want to do the right thing. But after hearing talks about climate change, proforestation and renewable heat using tree based biomass, they are confused.
Our goal with this webinar is to provide new insights based in science and experience.
It will be recorded and put on our YouTube channel “Froling Energy Biomass Systems”
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March 28 Green Energy News
Headline News:
- “The Real Reason Humans Are The Dominant Species” • From the time early humans first made fire to the fossil fuels that drove the industrial revolution, energy has played a central role in our development as a species. But the way we power our societies has also created humanity’s biggest challenge. It’s one that will take all our ingenuity to solve. [BBC]
Campfire (Manuel Meurisse, Unsplash)
- “Volkswagen ID.Buzz Delivery Timeline Update” • There are a lot of cool electric cars on the market, and more coming every day, but there is no electric car that generates as much buzz as the appropriately named ID.Buzz from Volkswagen. Why the furor? The ID.Buzz is rather like a VW Microbus for the EV generation. [CleanTechnica]
- “MIT Takes Deep Dive Into Dropping Lithium-Ion Battery Costs” • A research team at the MIT took a look into lithium-ion battery costs. In a paper published in the journal Energy and Environmental Science, they found that the cost of lithium-ion battery cells, relative to capacity, has fallen about 97% since their commercial introduction in 1991. [CleanTechnica]
- “GOP Lawmakers Want To Boost Coal And Colstrip – Not Renewable Power” • While coal-fired power production is on the decline nationally, Republican lawmakers in Montana are out to buck that trend, advancing an agenda this session to keep the two remaining Colstrip power units going and de-emphasize wind and solar power. [KTVH]
- “NIPSCO, EDP Renewables To Bring Wind Farm And Solar Park To Northwest Indiana” • EDP Renewables North America, LLC and Northern Indiana Public Service Company, LLC have executed a long-term Power Purchase Agreement and a Build & Transfer Agreement for a 204-MW wind farm and a 200-MW solar farm in Indiana. [The Chicago Crusader]
For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.
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Saturday, March 27, 2021
How to have a plastic-free Easter
Easter is a time of celebration, exuberant children and family bonding. While traditions vary around the world, attending church is common practice, as are egg hunts, Easter baskets and family dinners. All that hustle and prep can equate to copious plastic waste . Avoid contributing additional plastic to the landfill with a plan focused on alternatives instead. Choose durable, long-lasting baskets Whether the Easter baskets in your home are used for a reward at the end of a scavenger hunt or are simply set out as an Easter morning surprise, it’s easy to source an alternative to the plastic options. Instead, use a wood, paper or rattan basket. With some creativity, you can skip the basket altogether. Whatever you decide to use, make sure it’s a multipurpose solution that can be used in the months and years that follow. Consider a canvas tote, decorative cardboard box, hat storage box, a wire fruit basket or small metal toolbox. You could also use a plastic-free waste basket, fabric produce bag or a stainless steel lunch container. Related: How to make Easter eggs using natural dyes Use shredded paper in the basket When filling your baskets, avoid the shredded plastic bedding, often known as Easter grass. If you already have it in your home, be sure to package it up and reuse it year after year rather than tossing it. Get the same effect with colorful paper using your paper shredder. You can also skip the shredder altogether; use crumpled tissue paper or add a colorful cloth napkin as a liner instead. Naturally dye real eggs At some point, plastic eggs began to replace hard-boiled eggs in the traditional egg hunt. Bring back the real thing and enjoy a family project of decorating them using natural dyes . If your kids have gotten used to reaping a prize with each egg, create a system where they can trade in their real eggs for prizes instead of those found inside plastic eggs. If plastic eggs are already in your home, use them for years to come and donate them when you no longer need them. Similarly, if you’re asked to source plastic eggs for an event, buy them secondhand or borrow some for the occasion. When buying new, look for wood eggs or eggs that are at least made from recycled plastic. Remember to flex your conscientious-purchasing muscles while figuring out what to put into the eggs, too. Coins, paper-wrapped candies, wood blocks, lip balm or clues to larger prizes all fit the bill. Fill the basket with eco-friendly toys, games and candy While giving and receiving is fun, filling a basket full of plastic in the process isn’t. Scrutinize product packaging while you shop. Avoid any options wrapped in plastic film or packed in plastic foam. Instead, hunt down puzzles and games in cardboard boxes, books made from paper and candy in eco-friendly containers. Even better, go DIY and get creative. Dig out the cookie cutters and fun cardstock. Make homemade goodies and package them in paper bags, reusable beeswax wrap or fabric. Create fun cookie shapes, bunny-themed rice crispy treats or sugar cookies decorated like eggs. You can also make some easy modeling dough in a variety of colors or bubble mix made from a few pantry items. Outside of the kitchen, basket contents can include DIY wood toys like cars or a rubber band shooter. Use a printer to create a stapled-together book of coloring sheets or workbook activities. Bundle them with some colored pencils for hours of entertainment. For the seamstress, make dolls, a sock puppet or stuffed animal. Another option is to use fabric scraps to put together bean bags stuffed with rice or beans for a mini bean bag toss game. Paper crafts are also fun. You can either pre-form some origami to watch the wonder in their eyes, or gather together the supplies for the kids to make their own. Even better, go old-school with a “choose your answer” fortune-teller game from folded paper. Write out instructions and rewards and then fold it up to create the game. Even if you buy all the treats inside your Easter baskets, pay attention to packaging and production materials to keep the plastic at bay. Focus on goods made from wood and other natural materials. Hunt down toys and candy encased in basic cardboard boxes or paper bags. Use the opportunity to share your love of nature with sports equipment, plant seeds, bulbs, a science journal, a leaf-pressed bookmark, gardening tools and gloves for little hands, and marbles or cards for indoor or outdoor play. Make a plastic-free meal plan Make sure your holiday meal doesn’t come with added waste. While shopping, watch for plastic-wrapped produce and other plastic packaging. Buy in bulk and bring your own containers when you can. Also remember your reusable shopping and produce bags. Order meat from a local butcher or farm. Alternatively, buy from the meat counter at the department store where foods are typically wrapped in paper rather than plastic. Even better, create a plant-based meal plan instead. For meal service, get out the real dishes instead of relying on single-use options. Avoid plastic foam plates and cups. If you do choose to go with disposable, choose compostable options. Images via JE Shoots , Silvia Rita , Michel Balog and Lloyd Dirks
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March 27 Green Energy News
Headline News:
- “The Soil Carbon Sink Doesn’t Grow With Atmospheric CO₂, Study Finds” • Soil’s capacity to store carbon may be less than previously thought, a study published in Nature says. The amount of carbon stored in soil is approximately triple that stored in living plants, but as rising CO₂ levels increase plant growth, soil carbon storage decreases. [CleanTechnica]
Carbon sink (Irina Iriser, Unsplash)
- “New Flyer Announces Improved Electric Bus, More Sales” • New Flyer, an established manufacturer of electric buses, has announced a new and improved electric bus. It is the Xcelsior CHARGE NG, which lighter, more efficient, and has longer range than its previous buses. The new bus achieves this with three technological improvements. [CleanTechnica]
- “Senate Democrats To Nullify Trump Methane Rollbacks With CRA” • Senate Democrats plan to nullify Trump administration rollbacks of methane regulations via the Congressional Review Act. The relatively obscure process can reinstate important Obama era methane regulations through a simple majority vote in the Senate. [CleanTechnica]
- “Biden Invites Putin And Xi To First Climate Change Summit Of His Presidency” • The autocratic leaders of Russia and China have been invited to President Biden’s first major round of climate talks next month, he announced Friday, signaling that he plans to take a big tent approach to address the spiraling crisis of global warming. [msnNow]
- “UK Can Power Transport Entirely With Renewables If Used Efficiently” • The UK will have enough renewable resources to meet demand for transport in 2050, T&E analysis finds. But this is only possible if it reserves the use of e-fuels for shipping and aviation, as use of e-fuels for road vehicles impractical in terms of the electricity it needs. [CleanTechnica]
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Students design skateboard wheels made from chewing gum
Chewing gum: it’s a type of plastic pollution that we’re just not talking about enough. Most modern chewing gums are made from synthetic plastic polymers that don’t break down or biodegrade. That means when you toss your used chewing gum on the sidewalk or stick it underneath a bench, you’re littering. Not only that, but chewing gum is commonly mistaken for food by wild animals (especially birds), causing them to choke or die. Two design students from the L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique in France are imagining ways to combat this silent pollution problem creatively. Hugo Maupetit and Vivian Fischer have created a concept that turns used chewing gum into skateboard wheels. Related: Sam Kaplan unwrapped 500 sticks of gum to create futuristic geometric structures They got the idea while brainstorming for a designed-focused way to tackle the gum pollution issue in urban areas. “We thought, why not take this characteristic waste of the city and use it to make it greener,” Maupetit and Fischer told Inhabitat. “The bold colors and texture of chewing gum is the perfect fit for use in skatewheels.” The idea is to bring the gum from the streets back to the streets in a sustainable way. The students envisioned a fictional partnership between Mentos, one of Europe’s biggest chewing gum producers, and Vans Europe, a popular manufacturer of skateboarding shoes and accessories. The students’ project proposes a line of vibrant skateboard wheels sold by Vans that uses old gum collected from the streets. How would they go about collecting the gum? According to the students, Mentos would install “gum boards” in urban areas to help spread the word and inspire passersby to stick their used gum to the signs instead of tossing it elsewhere. The gum would then be cleaned, molded with a stabilizing agent and stained with natural dye to form the base of the wheels. “Our initiative is supposed to clean the streets in a sustainable way. That is why we invented a system that will transform used wheels and turn them into new ones,” the students explained. “No more waste is created and the material stays in use.” + L’École de Design Nantes Atlantique Images via Hugo Maupetit and Vivian Fischer
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Friday, March 26, 2021
Eden Renewables Now Accepting Applications for 2021 Green STEAM Scholarship with a Total Value of $15,000
APPLICATION DEADLINE FRIDAY, MAY 28, 2021
New York – Troy-based community solar developer Eden Renewables is now accepting applications for its annual scholarships with a total value of $15,000. Graduating high school seniors from selected schools in the Capital Region (see list) and pursuing a career in fields that benefit the environment are invited to apply before the deadline of May 28th.
Eden’s scholarship program was established in 2019 to support student interests in STEM subjects that investigate, design and implement solutions for local and global environmental issues. As part of Eden’s educational benefit, a portion of the educational funds is allocated to each school district in towns that host its community solar projects. The first such scholarship in the amount of $1,000 was awarded to Mariella Hirschoff of Maple Hill Junior-Senior High School.
Renamed this year to include the Arts, the Green STEAM Scholarship fund has since increased to $15,000 as a result of Eden’s success and expansion in the area, extending the scholarship offer to 10 school districts including Troy City as a homage to Eden’s home base.
Awards of $1,000-$3,000 will be made to 10-15 students, depending on the quantity and quality of applications received. At least one student will be selected from each school.
Eden’s Chief Development Officer Giovanni Maruca said, “We are growing our scholarship program and excited to be supporting more students pursuing their educational goals. Our Green STEAM Scholarship strives to support enrollment in environmental and sustainability studies and help increase the environmental workforce to meet the growing demand for green careers as we transition to a clean energy economy.”
The scholarships will be offered in each host town for the lifetime of the community solar farm, which is 25 years.
As in previous years, recipients will be selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership and participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, and statement of goals and aspirations. Once selected, recipients will be notified and formally awarded at each school’s graduation ceremony.
To be eligible, applicants must be a high school senior attending one of the selected schools, have a minimum of 3.0 cumulative GPA, and be accepted into a 2 or 4-year college or university and enrolled in Green STEAM or related discipline. A letter of recommendation from a teacher, counselor, or employer, and a 500-word statement of purpose regarding educational plans and professional aspirations in Green STEAM must be submitted with the application to be considered.
To submit an application: https://edenrenewables.com/
The Green STEAM Scholarship is a component of Eden Education which provides students the chance to learn beyond school grounds and gain knowledge in STEM subjects with lesson plans that meet New York State learning standards.
More about Eden’s education program: https://edenrenewables.com/
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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Homemade Face Wash: A Natural Face Wash Recipe
This homemade face wash is a natural DIY face wash that works great, is inexpensive, and easy to make. Tailor it to your specific skin type.
For years I used commercial face wash products without looking at the ingredients. (Sigh.) Back then the care-free, flawless-skinned, flowing-hair teenage beauties bouncing around in their commercials may have had an influence on me. I thought they could have been my friends. I wanted to hang out in brightly-colored bathrobes and splash our faces, talk on the phone, or whisper secrets that would make us roll on the floor laughing – all while upbeat music played in the background. (What were they always laughing about???)
I was a serious sucker for advertising.
Making Homemade Face Wash
Maybe those commercial beauties were laughing about the ingredients! And the suckers like myself who would be buying the product.
Now that I have a better understanding of ingredients I’m more selective about the personal care products I use. And usually, I prefer to make my own.
Focus on Ingredients
Want to know about some of the ingredients that may be lurking in your innocent little bottle of store-bought face wash? How does DMDM hydantoin, a formaldehyde-releasing ingredient, sound? Or maybe you want synthetic colorants in your face wash? Like the D&C or FD&C varieties that are continuously tested on animals due to their carcinogenic properties. No? How about synthetic fragrances? Research links them to allergies, dermatitis, respiratory problems, or possible effects on the reproductive system.
Ummmm… I’m pretty certain there would not be such glamorous commercials on TV for certain skincare products if the truth about ingredients was advertised!
I’m no longer willing to spend even a few dollars on ingredients like these. On the other hand, purchasing a quality organic or natural facial cleanser can almost break the bank; when I checked the natural facial cleansers at my local health food store prices ranged from $8-$26! (And I know other products can cost much more.)
Homemade Face Wash
I’m no longer convinced that even the expensive natural products contain magical ingredients to solve all of my skin problems (or friendship problems). Some of them appeared to be the consistency of castile soap, very runny and yellow-tinted. And what do you know, the first ingredient in most of them was castile soap, followed by ingredients such as aloe vera gel, essential oils, Vitamin E, vegetable glycerin, etc. Not such an intimidating list of ingredients.
You can make your own DIY face wash!
Even though I keep all the aforementioned items on hand in my house these days, I decided to I keep it very simple and mixed up the following recipe for my combination skin. The chamomile tea and other simple, gentle ingredients make it perfect for sensitive skin, but this DIY face wash can be tailored to meet the needs of your exact skin type – I’ll show you how in a bit.
Homemade Face Wash: A Natural DIY Face Wash Recipe
This homemade face wash is a natural DIY face wash that works great, is inexpensive, and easy to make. Tailor it to your specific skin type.
Servings 4 ounces
Cost $2
Ingredients
- ¼ cup liquid castile soap
- ¼ cup brewed organic chamomile tea (for its anti-inflammatory properties)
- ¾ tsp grapeseed oil (or sweet almond, hazelnut, avocado, or olive oil)
- 8 drops essential oils
- 3 drops Vitamin E oil (optional but recommended)
Instructions
- Brew a cup of strong chamomile tea and set aside ¼ cup to cool. (Enjoy the rest of the tea while you’re mixing together this recipe!)
- Combine remaining ingredients in a small bowl and add tea when completely cooled.
- Mix ingredients well and pour into a small squirt bottle or pump bottle. Be sure to label your container. This recipe makes about 4 ounces of homemade face wash.
Using Your Homemade Face Wash:
- Squirt DIY face wash into hands or washcloth and gently wash face. Rinse well. Follow with your typical toner and/or moisturizing routine.
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Notes
Variations
- Use your favorite essential oil (EO) to benefit your particular skin type.
- For OILY skin use an astringent or antiseptic EO like tea tree, bergamot, geranium, or lemongrass.
- If you have DRY skin, choose a more mild EO like sandalwood, chamomile, lavender, or rose.
- For MATURE skin, use an oil that is known for stimulating new cell growth such as lavender, neroli, jasmine, or geranium. Adding several drops of Vitamin E oil to the mixture will also nourish mature skin.
- Substitute rose water, distilled water, or pure aloe vera gel for the chamomile tea.
- If using chamomile EO feel free to use plain distilled water instead of chamomile tea.
- Scented liquid Castile soaps will also work great in this recipe. Feel free to omit essential oils if using a scented soap.
Other Uses for Homemade Face Wash
This facial cleanser also makes a great makeup remover! Avoid getting in your eyes.
You can mix up similar versions of this, diluting it more if you like. You can also use it as a body wash. Keep some in a repurposed sports bottle with a squirt top in the shower. (Be sure to label it well so family members don’t quench their thirst with it during a hot shower!)
Additional DIY Face Wash Notes
Castile soap can be purchased online or at most health food stores but is also becoming widely available at chains like Target, Kroger, or Walmart. I prefer to purchase mine at local health food stores where I can bring my own container and refill for about half the price of purchasing a brand new bottle.
You can purchase and smell essential oils (before buying) at most health food stores. You can find high-quality essential oils online here. Also, they charge very reasonable prices.
Storing Your Wash
This homemade face wash can be stored for at least a few weeks. Natural preservatives can be added to extend the shelf life. Try a few drops of Vitamin E oil as a preservative. Refrigerating the homemade face wash will also extend its shelf life.
My skin loves this DIY face wash, and I hope you’ll give it a shot if you’ve been looking for a good natural alternative!
Note: Find more homemade beauty recipes here.
Warning about essential oils: Always use caution and care when handling these pure plant extracts. If you’re using a particular essential oil for the first time, always perform a patch test to check for an allergic reaction. If pregnant or nursing, consult your health care practitioner before using essential oils.
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References:
- EWG’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database, from the Environmental Working Group
- The Encyclopedia of Essential Oils, by Julia Lawless
Homemade Face Wash: A Natural Face Wash Recipe was written by Betsy Jabs.
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News from the Sun Day Campaign
Back-to-back FERC and EIA reports show strong start for solar and wind in 2021:
Solar electrical production grows 21.7% while wind’s output increases 6.6%.
Solar and wind are the only sources of new generating capacity in January.
Washington DC – According to a review by the SUN DAY Campaign of data just released by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) solar and wind have made a strong start in 2021 .
The latest issue of EIA’s “Electric Power Monthly” (with data through January 31, 2021) reveals that utility-scale solar thermal and photovoltaic (PV) plants produced 23.1% more electricity in January 2021 than they did a year earlier while estimated small-scale solar (e.g., rooftop PV systems) increased by 18.8%. Combined, and notwithstanding the Covid pandemic, solar grew 21.7% and provided 2.4% of the nation’s electrical output.
Wind also showed strong growth, increasing by 6.6% in January 2021, compared to the first month of 2020, and provided 8.6% of U.S. electrical output. Together, wind and solar increased by 9.5% and accounted for a bit more than 11.0% of net generation in January.
Along with other “green” energy sources (i.e., biomass, geothermal, hydropower), renewables grew by 6.3% and accounted for more than a fifth (20.2%) of U.S. electrical production in January 2021compared to 19.6% the year before.
Meanwhile, FERC’s latest monthly “Energy Infrastructure Update” report (also with data through January 31, 2021) reveals that solar and wind provided all of the new electrical generating capacity added in the first month of this year. Twenty-seven “units” of utility-scale solar provided 724-MW while two units of wind added 554-MW.
Renewable energy sources collectively now account for 24.30% of the nation’s total available installed generating capacity [1] and continue to expand their lead over coal (19.43%) and nuclear power (8.50%). The generating capacity of just wind (9.93%) is nearly a tenth of the nation’s total while wind and solar combined account for 14.46% … and that does not include distributed (e.g., rooftop) solar. [2]
For perspective, ten years ago, FERC reported that installed renewable energy generating capacity was 13.82% of the nation’s total. Five years later, it had increased to 17.93%. With current capacity now at 24.30%, renewables now appear to be on track to reach – and likely exceed – 30% of the nation’s total generating capacity by 2025.
In fact, FERC data suggest that renewables’ share of generating capacity is on track to increase significantly over the next three years (i.e., by January 2024). “High probability” generation capacity additions for wind, minus anticipated retirements, reflect a projected net increase of 22,338-MW while solar is foreseen growing by substantially more – 37,928-MW. By comparison, net growth for natural gas will be only 15,175-MW. Thus, wind and solar combined are forecast to provide nearly four times (3.97%) as much new generating capacity as natural gas over the next three years. Hydropower is also projected to experience growth (931-MW), while biomass and geothermal may dip by 219-MW and 2-MW respectively.
On the other hand, the generating capacities of coal and oil are projected to plummet – by 25,380-MW and 4,009-MW respectively. In fact, FERC reports no new coal capacity in the pipeline over the next three years and just 6-MW of new oil-based capacity. Nuclear power is likewise forecast to drop sharply – by 4,330-MW, or more than 4% of its currently operating capacity.
In total, the mix of all renewables will add more than 60,976-MW of net new generating capacity to the nation’s total by January 2024 while the net new capacity from natural gas, coal, oil, and nuclear power combined will actually drop by 18,544-MW .
If FERC’s projections prove accurate, over the next three years, renewable energy generating capacity should account for comfortably more than a quarter of the nation’s total available installed generating capacity – increasing to 28.29%. Wind and utility-scale solar alone will be nearing a fifth (18.72%) of the nation’s installed generating capacity. Meanwhile, coal’s share will drop to 16.78%, nuclear’s to 7.88%, and oil’s to 2.75%. Natural gas’ share will also decline slightly to 44.14%, compared to 44.43% now.
In fact, renewables’ share could – and probably will – be even higher. For almost two years, FERC has been regularly increasing its renewable energy projections in the monthly “Infrastructure” reports. FERC’s first such projection – provided in its March 2019 report – forecast the addition of 36,608-MW of wind and solar during the ensuing three years. In its most recent report, those forecasts had grown to 60,976-MW of new solar and wind capacity by January 2024.
Moreover, FERC’s data also outline a second – albeit less probable – scenario for even higher net additions by solar (153,054-MW) and wind (79,584-MW), which would be close to six times those projected for natural gas (41,024-MW).
“The strong growth by solar and wind during the past decade shows no sign of abating with the start of a new year,” noted Ken Bossong, Executive Director of the SUN DAY Campaign. “They, coupled with other renewable energy sources, appear to be on track to providing a quarter of the nation’s electrical generation and possibly a third of its generating capacity within the next five years.”
[1] Capacity is not the same as actual generation. Capacity factors for nuclear power and fossil fuels tend to be higher than those for most renewables. As noted in this release, in January 2021, EIA reported that renewables accounted for 20.2% of the nation’s total electrical generation – that is, somewhat less than their share of installed generating capacity (24.3%) for the same month. Conversely, coal’s share of generating capacity was 19.4% while its share of electrical generation was 23.1%.
[2] FERC generally only reports data for utility-scale facilities (i.e., those rated 1-MW or greater) and therefore its data do not reflect the capacity of distributed renewables, notably rooftop solar PV which – according to the EIA – accounts for nearly a third of the nation’s electrical generation by solar. That would suggest that the total of distributed and utility-scale solar capacity combined may be as much as 50% higher than the solar capacity of 4.5% reported by FERC — i.e., possibly closer to 7%.
* This article was originally published here
Wednesday, March 24, 2021
March 24 Green Energy News
Headline News:
- “Our Survival Depends On Treating Nature With More Respect” • Intersecting and escalating crises – disruption of our climate, the collapse of biodiversity, the declining health of the ocean and the depletion of natural resources – demonstrate clearly that we cannot continue on our current path. We are the authors of our own misfortune. [CNN]
Disapproving Kingfisher (Vincent van Zalinge, Unsplash)
- “The Rivers That ‘Breathe’ Greenhouse Gases” • Rivers are a surprisingly large source of greenhouse gases, and pollution makes their emissions many times worse. On the surface, the New Territories appear to be Hong Kong’s green lung, but the reality is rather more disconcerting. It is releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases. [BBC]
- “FERC Adopts GHG Review in Natural Gas Order” • The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has incorporated a review of climate change impacts in a natural gas certificate decision, sparking a sharp debate among the commissioners over the major policy implications for future infrastructure projects under its purview. [Natural Gas Intelligence]
- “Fed, Treasury Vow To Evaluate Climate Change Risk To Financial System” • Two top Federal Reserve officials and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen reaffirmed the government’s commitment to assessing the risks that climate change pose to the financial system. The Federal Reserve will form a Financial Stability Climate Committee. [American Banker]
- “World’s Biggest Coal Company Bets On Solar Power” • The world’s largest coal mining firm is to “aggressively” pursue solar energy and continue to close smaller mines. Coal India Limited plans to invest in a 3,000-MW solar project in a joint venture with state-run NLC India. It marks a major shift for CIL, which produces most of India’s coal. [BBC]
For more news, please visit geoharvey – Daily News about Energy and Climate Change.
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Texas lawsuit fights environmental racism in highway expansion project
Starting in the years after World War II, Black neighborhoods around the U.S. were destroyed and replaced with highways in the name of urban renewal. But people in Harris County, Texas have had enough. The county is suing the state to stop an I-45 expansion that would displace more than 1,000 households and would mostly affect people of color and low-income residents. The plan is to elevate segments of the highway in North Houston and add several lanes. In addition to the 1,079 households affected, the highway widening would displace 341 businesses, two schools and five churches. Flooding, traffic and higher levels of air pollution pose additional concerns. Related: A Chinese highway becomes a vibrant, community-centered ‘livable street’ The Biden administration and the Federal Highway Administration have voiced their opinions supporting residents’ civil rights. “This is an opportunity for this new administration to really back up what it’s been saying regarding highway projects that perpetuate environmental racism ,” said Bakeyah Nelson of Air Alliance Houston, as reported by The Guardian . Nelson thinks it’s a mistake to build homes this close to highways in the first place. “These affordable housing units are in locations where they’re already being exposed to greater environmental hazards than if they were farther away from the highway,” she said. The state has stood by the $7 billion expansion plan, saying it needs to update the freeway and increase its capacity. But not all studies back the thesis that more lanes lead to less congestion. An analysis of an earlier highway widening project in Houston concluded that it wound up increasing the average commute time for about 85% of motorists using the highway (and that highway spanned a whopping 26 lanes at its widest point). “For a generation we’ve gone on building more lanes, putting down more concrete, thinking that somehow magically that’s going to reduce traffic,” said Lina Hidalgo, Harris County judge, in a March 11 press conference. “We cannot continue to support transportation policy that prioritizes cars over people.” Via The Guardian and Catalyst Image via Patrick Feller
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Texas lawsuit fights environmental racism in highway expansion project
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