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.
Given that 75%-86% of the plastic in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch is thought to come from the fishing and aquaculture industries, this seems like a good thing.
Gotta love green energy solutions that involve ubiquitously available materials.
Batteries made of paper, soap made from plastic, California gets feisty on the climate front, and the US announces a new "army" to fight climate change.
But is anyone paying attention? I'm genuinely curious.
This seems like it could be a relatively big deal – if Governor Newsom ends up passing it.
Turns out "sobriety" has something to do with it. (Though probably not in the way you think.)
An interesting look at some of the material solutions being explored to help make the fashion industry more sustainable.
The lawsuit comes after years of extreme weather events that have damaged the state's environment and economy.
Using data crunching to heat water, EV batteries made from recycled materials, zinc batteries as grid support, micromobility in Brisbane, and more.