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It doesn’t make sense: why US tariffs on Chinese cleantech risk the green transition | Jeffrey Frankel

The Guardian - Wed, 2024-06-26 14:00

Global demand for renewable energy is surging so why make solar panels, wind turbines and EVs dearer for western consumers?

With historic heatwaves sweeping across the US and other parts of the northern hemisphere, June is expected to be the 13th consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. The primary cause, of course, is the enormous amount of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Despite the existential threat posed by rising atmospheric concentrations of greenhouse gases, emissions continue to increase at a faster pace than previously anticipated.

On one front, however, progress in the fight against the climate crisis has exceeded expectations. Amid the global shift from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles and the accelerated adoption of solar and wind power, demand for renewable energy is rapidly rising in the US and the EU.

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BHP on track to cut emission by 30% by 2030, says pathway to net zero not linear

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 13:59
Anglo-Australian miner BHP is on track to achieve a 30% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 2030, but says technology challenges mean its progress to reaching net zero emissions by 2050 will not be linear.
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New drone imagery reveals 97% of coral dead at a Lizard Island reef after last summer’s mass bleaching

The Conversation - Wed, 2024-06-26 13:50
If Australia wants to maintain the world-heritage status of the Great Barrier Reef – indeed, if it wants to preserve the reef at all – we must act now to prevent more coral deaths. Jane Williamson, Professor in Marine Fisheries Ecology, Macquarie University Karen Joyce, Associate Professor - Remote sensing and geospatial technology, James Cook University Vincent Raoult, Senior lecturer in marine ecology, Griffith University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Advisory committee members oppose DEQ’s proposal to allow for-profits to serve as CCI entities

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 12:24
Advisory committee members opposed the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's (DEQ) plans to allow for-profit companies to implement projects supported by Community Climate Investment (CCI) under the Climate Protection Program (CPP), at a meeting Tuesday.
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NZ’s government wants to kick-start a mining boom – but they’re unlikely to hit paydirt

The Conversation - Wed, 2024-06-26 11:50
Mining has not been particularly lucrative for New Zealand. It makes little economic sense to focus on digging for minerals, despite claims the new mines will aid in the country’s green transition. Glenn Banks, Professor of Geography, School of People, Environment and Planning, Massey University Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Farmers 'at war' with countryside crime gangs

BBC - Wed, 2024-06-26 11:31
One farmer told the BBC he faces 'constant warfare' against balaclava-clad thieves.
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Trade group pitches US EPA to boost RFS volumes

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 11:13
A clean fuels trade group petitioned the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday to increase Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) volumes for 2024 and 2025 based on actual production output.
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Brazilian police probe uncovers new carbon projects, plus hydroelectric, logging plans -media

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 09:27
An ongoing probe by the Brazilian federal police (PF) has uncovered new projects by a group already under investigation for suspected carbon fraud, and evidence has come to light that those involved also allegedly intended to install and operate hydroelectric plants illegally, as well as engage in illicit wood harvesting, according national media reports.
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State judge rejects effort to toss out Colorado local governments’ lawsuit against oil majors

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 09:20
A Colorado state court judge denied on Friday requests to dismiss a lawsuit from a city and county seeking damages from fossil fuel firms for the impacts of climate change.
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Why are the Boeing Starliner astronauts still in space?

BBC - Wed, 2024-06-26 09:12
What has delayed their return and what does it mean for the mission?
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Coal-free in 14 years as renewables rush in: new blueprint shows how to green the grid – without nuclear

The Conversation - Wed, 2024-06-26 06:05
There’s no mention of nuclear in Australia’s latest energy transition roadmap – because our energy market operator can only model power sources legal in Australia. Dylan McConnell, Senior Research Associate, Renewable Energy & Energy Systems Analyst, UNSW Sydney Licensed as Creative Commons – attribution, no derivatives.
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Iowa regulators approve construction permit for CO2 pipeline

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 05:29
The Iowa Utilities Board (IUB) on Tuesday approved an application for a construction permit of a proposed CO2 pipeline in the state.
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Virginia RGGI repeal challenge from green group proceeds on merits

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 05:14
A new judge in a Virginia county circuit court ruled Monday that a green group’s case opposing the state’s withdrawal from the RGGI carbon market has standing to proceed with two claims moving forward.
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Use of renewables-based electricity can cut India’s heavy industry emissions by 17% -report

Carbon Pulse - Wed, 2024-06-26 04:31
India can slash 17% of its carbon emissions from heavy industries by 2030 through the use of renewables, a report released Wednesday has found.
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