EGEB: PA swing voters care a lot about pollution; a high carbon tax might work, more

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

An Allentown, PA, town hall revealed that voters in the swing state are worried about pollution and climate change.
A new model suggests carbon taxes should start high and then fall, bucking previous bel…

EGEB: EU launches ‘right to repair’ rule for appliances, majority of Americans favor green energy, more

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The EU will require appliances to last longer and have spare parts for a decade — saving €20 billion on energy.
Majority of Americans, regardless of politics, favor green energy over fossil fuels, accord…

EGEB: State green energy rankings: who’s on top (and bottom); world’s largest wind turbines off Yorkshire coast, more

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

The ACEEE releases its State Efficiency Scorecard — which state leads in green energy?
The world’s largest wind turbines will be erected off the UK’s Yorkshire coast.
Power company Ameren has to cl…

EGEB: Belfast’s Titanic shipyard bought by energy storage company, EVs on the rise in Ireland, more

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Belfast’s landmark shipyard Harland & Wolff has been bought by energy storage company InfraStrata.
An old Parisian railroad system will be turned into an ecosystem neighborhood.
An MIT startup …

EGEB: Latin America trailblazes with 70% green energy pledge, the US’ largest offshore wind farm, more

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Nine Latin American countries pledge to reach 70% renewable energy by 2030.
Dominion Energy proposes the US’s largest offshore wind farm off Virginia Beach.
Montgomery County, Maryland, may adopt s…

Climate Crisis Weekly: UN report — oceans are in big trouble, the ‘problem’ with Greta Thunberg, more

The UN-supported IPCC releases a somber report about the state of our oceans.
Why do so many adults find teenage activist Greta Thunberg a threat?
The Covering Climate Now media project wrapped up, with some outstanding work.
Philadelphia airport may…

EGEB: Ex-Tesla team launches ‘smart’ electric panel, Global Climate Strike day 2, more

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

Former Tesla head of product Arch Rao launches Span, a smart, green-friendly electric panel.
Climate strikers hit the road for a second global march.
All new buildings in Ireland will require EV charge s…

EGEB: National Clean Energy Week Policy Makers Symposium; Caltech given $750M for green energy research, more

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National Clean Energy Week Policy Makers Symposium takes place today in Washington, DC.
GM proposes a battery plant for EVs in Ohio strike talks — but with lower pay.
Caltech will be given $750 million f…

EGEB: DOE/DOD power storage bill heads to Senate leader, China is building coal plants, more

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

A vital US DOE/DOD power storage bill passes energy committee, heads to the floor.
Atlassian billionaire cofounder and Tesla work together on a huge Australian solar energy export project.
A $1.7 billion…

EGEB: UN Climate Action Summit outcomes, talking generates green power in a Mexican restaurant, more

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB):

Outcomes from yesterday’s UN Climate Action Summit.
The Netherlands agrees to build one of the largest solar farms in the country.
Panasonic announces a new residential battery storage system.
Maki…