LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
Tokyo mandates rooftop solar, EU's battery law goes into force, a HUGE legal win in Montana, and more.
A recent Wall Street Journal is calling the city's decision “a test case for whether solar power makes sense on urban rooftops.” My guess is… yes? 🤔
I like how this Forbes article headline is framed as a question when the answer is clearly YES. OBVIOUSLY.
File this one under "good news if true!"
Sounds like the key to winning people over is to appeal to their values & wallets.
Remove the cars and the people will come – and hang out for hours.
Young people like this give me so much hope for the future.
Green concrete, a win for the grid, using the ocean as a carbon sink, a new (mostly) car-free community in Toronto, and more.
Eco-friendly buildings, tons of natural green space, walkable amenities, and affordable housing. What's not to love?