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30% = 100% when Renewables replace fossil fuels because next to zero waste
Clear explanation here that 70% energy consumed in USA is waste from fossil fuels. So just 30% of previous total consumption for 100% by Renewables, because no waste!! http://www.webpages.uidaho.edu/mindworks/Thermodynamics/Lectures/L01/2020_United-States_Energy.pdf
Solar Up 20X, Fossil Fuel Use Down In California
Solar generation in California experienced an impressive growth, soaring nearly twenty-fold, wind generation demonstrated a commendable increase of 63%. — Read on cleantechnica.com/2023/08/22/solar-up-20x-fossil-fuel-use-down-in-california/ Success possible – Sadly, though, climate change is making the march to renewables a real slog.
UN experts demand crackdown on greenwashing of net zero pledges | Cop27 | The Guardian
High level group releases report at Cop27 saying policies should be ‘about cutting emissions, not corners’ — Read on http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/nov/08/un-experts-demand-crackdown-on-greenwashing-of-net-zero-pledges-cop27 If Australia hosts a COP, make it conditional of venue in Beetaloo or Burrup.
“Too late for gradual transition”: Quiggin calls for coal exit by 2030 | RenewEconomy
A new research paper spells out benefits of a rapid coal phase-out and calls on governments to develop a plan for the transition. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/too-late-for-gradual-transition-quiggin-calls-for-coal-exit-by-2030/
Shell buys into carbon offsets market, adding to solar and battery purchases
If owners of previous energy supply now put big $ into renewables, is the zero carbon transition actually imminent? Shell expands its Australian push into businesses beyond the fossil fuel sector with the acquisition of carbon offset firm Select Carbon. … Continue reading
Renewable energy versus nuclear: dispelling the myths
Highly recommended analysis by Mark Diesndorf UNSW – This article, a sequel to one busting the myth that we need base-load power stations such as nuclear or coal, examines critically some of the other myths about nuclear energy and RE. It … Continue reading
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Tagged climate emergency, nuclear, renewable, zero carbon
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Paris COP21: Climate talks may not matter, because coal and oil will be redundant anyway
There’s concern in Paris – and elsewhere – about whether the deal negotiated at UN climate change conference will be strong enough to drive global decarbonisation effort that everyone recognises is needed…Tony Seba, a leading academic from Stanford University, says … Continue reading
Bass Coast Shire Council partners with People’s March
Last night Bass Coast Shire Council voted, unanimously, would you believe, to become Partners with People’s Climate March. Can we publicise/leverage that other councils should also sign up? Can enough initiative by Local raise hopes for success with more commitment with … Continue reading
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Tagged Bass Coast Shire Council, emission reductions, Paris, People's Climate March, UNFCCC, zero carbon
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It’s Not Too Late To Stop Climate Change, And It’ll Be Super-Cheap
Humanity’s choice (via IPCC): Aggressive climate action ASAP (left figure) minimizes future warming. Continued inaction (right figure) results in catastrophic levels of warming, 9°F over much of U.S. 2014 IPCC report finds annual cost of avoiding that catastrophe is cheap, … Continue reading
78% US economy operates with mandatory renewable standards – Chu
From ABC RN Science Show, also ABC1, appearance at National Press Club last week – “All US states with strong demands for renewable power make in total 78% of the US economy covered by mandatory renewable standards”. So says Steven Chu, President … Continue reading
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