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.
From the moment we first figured out how to harness the power of fire, we humans have relied on energy to make our lives easier, tastier, and more comfortable. Now we're in the middle of our next big energy transition away from sources that no longer serve us to a new paradigm intended to dramatically reduce our impact on the planet.
ContinuedFile this one under "good news if true!"
Sounds like the key to winning people over is to appeal to their values & wallets.
Recent research shows that renewable resources come with few drawbacks and a whole lot of benefits.
Now they just have to build eleventy-billion miles of transmission lines to get everything connected.
US companies have successfully test flown hydrogen-powered planes that could seat as many as 40 passengers – and they say they're just getting started.
When people tell you it's the economy OR the environment, don't believe them.
AND their power prices are 34% lower than in France.
Seems like a lot of coal plants are being repurposed for green energy these days...
Researchers in Australia say electric water heaters could do the work of 2 million home batteries.