Is planting trees enough to slow climate change? No. Here’s why.
World health leaders wrote to G20 leaders asking them to address the climate crisis in recovery plans (and they did).
Indigenous leaders in Peru and Ecuador are calling for a halt…
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EGEB: Green energy beats coal in the US for the first time since 1885
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
In 2019, renewables exceeded coal in annual US energy consumption for the first time in more than 130 years.
Louisiana has approved a $1 billion wind farm project.
Oklahoma’s wind energy is growing…
EGEB: 23 US states sue Trump administration over fuel-efficiency rollback
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
23 US states are suing the Trump administration over its reversal of fuel-efficiency standards.
Houston is going to power its government buildings with 100% green energy by July.
The EU releases the R…
You’ll never guess which city buys the most green energy in the US
What do you think of when you think of Houston and energy? Oil and gas, probably. But did you know that Houston buys more green energy than any other city in the US?
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EGEB: 440 US oil and gas leases canceled to protect sage-grouse
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Montana court strikes down 440 oil and gas leases in the West to protect the sage-grouse.
9 million renewable jobs per year could be created for five years for less than the US spent in two months, says …
How green recovery could create 90 million US jobs in 10 years
The Sierra Club has released a green recovery report that asserts that 9 million US jobs could be created every year for the next 10 years “while building an economy that fosters cleaner air and water, higher wages, healthier communities, greate…
Here’s how Europe is now dwarfing China in EV investments
Europe attracted €60 billion in investments for electric vehicles in 2019 — compared to China’s €17.1 billion the same year.
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EGEB: 40% of UK drivers want to drive less to maintain clean air
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
UK drivers are ready to change their driving behavior to maintain clean air due to lockdown.
Portugal is rolling out a €7 billion green hydrogen strategy.
How quickly does the US need to ramp up renewabl…
Ohio approves North America’s first freshwater offshore wind farm
Ohio unanimously approved the Icebreaker wind farm, North America’s first offshore freshwater project. It is planned for Lake Erie, near Cleveland (pictured).
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EGEB: Britain’s largest solar farm is about to be approved
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):
Britain’s largest solar farm is expected to get approval from ministers this week.
North America’s first offshore freshwater project is planned for Lake Erie.
The Environmental Protection Age…
