https://theconversation.com/installing-solar-panels-over-californias-canals-could-yield-water-land-air-and-climate-payoffs-158754 Installing solar panels over California’s canals could yield water, land, air and climate payoffs May 3, 2021 8.04am EDT Authors Roger BalesDistinguished Professor of Engineering, University of California, MercedBrandi McKuinPostdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Cruz Disclosure statement Nothing to disclose. Roger Bales does not work for, consult, own shares in or … Continue reading Solar panels over CA canals could yield big payoffs
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Dead zone in Gulf of Mexico continues to expand
Unfortunately, this is a predictable consequence of a combination of oil well drilling leaks and explosions that haven't been capped and agricultural run-off (pesticides and fertilizers) plus increasing water temperatures, changes in currents and more. http://www.deeperblue.com/scientists-discover-larger-than-average-gulf-of-mexico-dead-zone/? Scientists Discover ‘Larger-Than-Average’ Gulf Of Mexico ‘Dead Zone’ ByJohn Liang -17 hours ago
Highly recommended, very detailed article about bitcoins, their energy use, and how bitcoins function
This is written by one of the many authors who publish on Seeking Alpha that provides access to a limited number of articles a month. Some of the articles go very deep into the weeds, like this one. The article is written by Lyn Alden Schwartzer of Stock Waves Yes, it covers how mining bitcoins … Continue reading Highly recommended, very detailed article about bitcoins, their energy use, and how bitcoins function
Alaska oil permits blocked by federal judge even after being backed by Trump and Biden
I'm heartened that at least one federal judge has recognized that oil projects in Alaska would potentially have a large detrimental effect on climate change. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alaska-oil-permits-blocked-by-federal-judge-11629346302? Alaska Oil Permits Blocked by Federal Judge The ConocoPhillips Willow project’s impact on climate change and polar bears wasn’t fully accounted for, judge says Pipelines are seen near a … Continue reading Alaska oil permits blocked by federal judge even after being backed by Trump and Biden
Methane gas leaks during natural gas protection being monitored more because of buyer pressure based on climate crisis fears
https://www.wsj.com/articles/frackers-shippers-eye-natural-gas-leaks-as-climate-change-concerns-mount-11628760602 Frackers, Shippers Eye Natural-Gas Leaks as Climate Change Concerns Mount Cheniere Energy, EQT among those dispatching drones, planes and specialized cameras to collect data amid international pressure from buyers A drone used to monitor methane emissions flies over EQT Corp.’s Captain USA natural-gas production site in Washington County, Pa., in July.By Collin Eaton | Photographs by … Continue reading Methane gas leaks during natural gas protection being monitored more because of buyer pressure based on climate crisis fears
Biden not truly serious about climate change as he grants 2,000 new drilling and fracking permits
President Biden's position on granting drilling and fracking permits was always visible during his campaign and his decades-long favoritism for the fossil fuel industry wasn't hidden. But oh, how I hoped he would realize that times have changed. But he has not and the planet will pay for his decisions. Is Biden serious about climate? … Continue reading Biden not truly serious about climate change as he grants 2,000 new drilling and fracking permits
What’s with A/C for outside dining?
https://ny.eater.com/2021/8/11/22595852/nyc-restaurants-outdoor-air-conditioning-outdoor-dining For Restaurants That Can Afford Them, Outdoor Air Conditioners Are the Latest Pandemic Pivot Air conditioned outdoor dining rooms are driving up electricity bills. And luring back customers. by Luke Fortney@lucasfortney Aug 11, 2021, 6:19pm EDT As New York City settles into the slowest period of the summer season, some restaurant owners are once again on … Continue reading What’s with A/C for outside dining?
Earth’s energy system is out of whack — and it’s because of humans
Denise ChowSun, August 1, 2021, 12:50 PM·4 min read For decades, Earth’s energy system has been out of whack. Stability in Earth's climate hinges on a delicate balance between the amount of energy the planet absorbs from the sun and the amount of energy Earth emits back into space. But that equilibrium has been thrown … Continue reading Earth’s energy system is out of whack — and it’s because of humans
Fracking produces toxic “forever chemicals” — E.P.A. approved anyway
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/12/climate/epa-pfas-fracking-forever-chemicals.html E.P.A. Approved Toxic Chemicals for Fracking a Decade Ago, New Files Show The compounds can form PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and birth defects. The E.P.A. approvals came despite the agency’s own concerns about toxicity. By Hiroko Tabuchi Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 13, 2021 For much of the … Continue reading Fracking produces toxic “forever chemicals” — E.P.A. approved anyway
Keystone XL pipeline finally dead
Keystone XL pipeline developer pulls plug on controversial project The move comes just months after President Biden revoked a Trump-era approval Controversial Keystone XL pipeline officially canceledThe firm behind the $9 billion oil pipeline officially scrapped the project on June 9, more than a decade after political wrangling over its fate began. (Reuters) By Brady Dennis and Steven … Continue reading Keystone XL pipeline finally dead
Big oil’s bad, bad day
Tremendously good news from court rulings and shareholder votes that may finally Force the fossil-fuel industry to make systemic changes. From an email sent by Bill McKibben for The New Yorker dated May 26, 2021: In what may be the most cataclysmic day so far for the traditional fossil-fuel industry, a remarkable set of shareholder … Continue reading Big oil’s bad, bad day
A visible, inevitable environmental disaster that’s being ignored
This giant rusting ship holding over a million gallons of oil in a highly vulnerable location -- environmentally and economically -- gets no attention despite the horrendous impact either a break in the ship or fire would cause. I hope you can click thru to see the charts. I've added some bolding to the article. … Continue reading A visible, inevitable environmental disaster that’s being ignored
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