INSANE: 28 | Vintage Vibes

Will the world fill the climate leadership void left by the US?

The Trump administration pulled the rug out from underneath US federal climate policy in February, when the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overturned the landmark 2009 “endangerment finding”. Now, the official policy of the US government holds that greenhouse gases do not pose a risk to human health.

The Conversation · Mar 19

Democrats tee up energy affordability debate with new bill

House Democratic leaders of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition have introduced a lengthy bill aimed at navigating rising energy costs for American consumers.  Reps. Sean Casten of Illinois and Mike Levin of California are leading the charge on the 419-page legislative effort unveiled Wednesday that they’ve dubbed the “Energy…

Roll Call · Mar 19

Indigenous-led renewable energy projects offer benefits that reach far beyond reducing carbon emissions

The number of renewable energy projects that are fully or partly Indigenous-owned is growing quickly in Canada, and our new research suggests that their benefits reach far beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The Conversation · Mar 18

Canada’s Quiet Boom in Green Jobs

Canada’s economic transition is producing something more tangible than climate rhetoric. Across the Prairies, Ontario, and the country’s fast-growing digital infrastructure sector, renewable energy, battery manufacturing, grid modernization, and AI-linked construction are creating jobs tied to real projects, real facilities, and real local demand.

inkl · Mar 16

Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy despite the Iran war

Renewable energy projects in Africa that depend on Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and state-backed companies will likely press ahead despite the Iran conflict, analysts say, thanks to the continent's surging appetite for power and fuel

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Aussie firm to roll out AI-in-a-box in regional areas

A network of portable data centres could be installed throughout Australia's regions as part of a plan to power artificial intelligence with renewable energy.

AAP · Mar 16

Portugal has no nuclear power plants. Is this a ‘strategic mistake’ in light of the energy crisis?

Portugal has been investing in renewable energy but nuclear has been largely neglected.

Euronews · Mar 12

In Rural West Texas, Renewable Energy Brings a Windfall for Seniors

How officials in Crockett County are using wind investments to help older residents age in place

Texas Observer · Mar 12

Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’

Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits

The Guardian - UK · Mar 11

If there was ever a moment for Australia’s shift to renewables and EVs, this is it

Yes, Australia needs fuel. But the Middle East war also shows the necessity of setting ourselves up for the future

The Guardian - AU · Mar 10