Links of the Week
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.
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Cars
Vehicle-to-grid technology: using EVs as energy storage systems
Instead of "breaking the grid," turns out EVs could be a valuable backup support for it.
Third Derivative now accepting applications for its accelerator program
Submissions close October 27
plastic
Canadian government announces plans for major grocery stores to shrink their plastic footprint
The new policy will target disposable plastic packaging items such as condiment bottles, clamshell containers, milk bags, and shrink-wrap for produce and meat.
Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Aug 27- Sept 2, 2023
Construction starts on the largest renewable energy infrastructure project in the US, good news about cities and buildings going carbon free, and has China reached peak oil?
Cities
BOOK REVIEW: Ben Wilson's "Urban Jungle: The History and Future of Nature in the City"
Turns out the history of cities isn't nature vs. civilization – it's nature inextricably intertwined with civilization.
Energy
Bipartisan support grows for agrivoltaics
Instead of buying into a false "agriculture vs. renewables" dichotomy, why not use the land for both?
Community
7 reality shows that could help save the world (yes, really)
Reality shows could made it easier for people visualize a better world that works for everyone – and inspire them to help make that vision a reality.
hydrogen
Europe's largest steel producer launches the continent's largest green hydrogen plant
Does that bring us one step closer to green steel?
Transportation
Railways are going electric (except in North America)
India has electrified 83% of its railway and is on track to reach 100% years ahead of schedule. The United States and Canada, on the other hand... 😬