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When Driving Is (Partially) Automated, People Drive More
A study finds that users of advanced driver-assistance systems drive 4,888 more miles per year than similar drivers without the feature. — Read on http://www.wired.com/story/driving-partially-automated-people-drive-more/ Can we expect AI cars to take themselves for a drive, so we don’t need … Continue reading
Global heating causes 1 in 3 heat-related deaths
1 June, 2021 − In a heatwave, global warming driven by fossil fuels becomes an act of self-harm. It causes 1 in 3 heat-related deaths. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/global-heating-causes-1-in-3-heat-related-deaths/
Customers left in the dark by surging prices after Callide coal explosion | RenewEconomy
sudden loss of 2000 megawatts of generation capacity led to an almost 300-fold increase in the spot price of electricity in Queensland from $50.31 to $15,000 per megawatt in approximately one hour. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/customers-left-in-the-dark-by-surging-prices-after-callide-coal-explosion/
Timber homes good investment for the future
31 May, 2021 − Timber homes could do more than just save energy, and stall climate change. They could be a sound investment. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/timber-homes-are-a-good-investment-for-the-future/ With timber from sustainable forestry, gotta be the way to go, especially compared … Continue reading
“Turning point:” Fleets of BYD electric vans to hit Australian roads by September
TrueGreen Mobility says BYD T3 all-electric vans will go on sale next month for as little as $A35,000 with the backing of Trevor St Baker and Evie Networks. — Read on thedriven.io/2021/05/31/turning-point-fleets-of-byd-electric-vans-to-hit-australian-roads-by-september/ C’mon Aussie c’mon, surely this must be it, … Continue reading
Fossil fuel use leads to worse and longer droughts
27 May, 2021 − Human reliance on fossil fuels is resulting in worse and longer droughts. It’s a familiar message across the world. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/fossil-fuel-use-leads-to-worse-and-longer-droughts/ …amount of clearing in Amazon is now size of square with sides Melbourne … Continue reading
Fossils show oblivion’s malign impact on nature
28 May, 2021 − We are obliterating other life: oblivion’s malign impact could bring extinction faster than at almost any time known so far. — Read on climatenewsnetwork.net/fossils-show-oblivions-malign-impact-on-nature/ even if we don’t make it any worse, recovery will take longer … Continue reading
NextEra CEO says net-zero targets are ‘disingenuous’
…we’ll get to net-zero as long as the technology works for carbon capture,” Robo said during S&P Global Sustainable 1’s’ Accelerating the Transition to Sustainability virtual conference on May 26. “But the reality is that carbon capture technology doesn’t work … Continue reading
FERC neglects energy needs in pipeline decisions
FERC should change its excessive reliance on business contracts in approving pipelines and consider real energy needs and markets — Read on ieefa.org/ieefa-u-s-ferc-neglects-energy-needs-in-pipeline-decisions/ more shonky Finance, for gas infrastructure projects, abandoned, but consumers liable to keep paying
It’s wrong to blame ‘overpopulation’ for climate change – The Washington Post
People don’t warm the planet — fossil fuels do. — Read on http://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2021/05/25/slowing-population-growth-environment/ “Meanwhile in low-income countries, whose share of the global population has almost doubled, demand for resources has stayed constant at just about 3 percent of the global … Continue reading
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