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16 U.S. Rural Electric Cooperatives Will receive $7.3 Billion in Federal Funding to Deliver More Affordable, Reliable Electricity

Submitted by mike kraft on Fri, 2024-09-20 10:56

16 Rural Electric Cooperatives Will Leverage $7.3 Billion in Federal Funding to Deliver More Affordable, Reliable Electricity to Their Members - CleanTechnica The first wave of 16 rural electric cooperatives (co-ops) selected to receive the USDA’s Empowering Rural America (New ERA) funding plan RMI CleanTechnica

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Analysis: Some of America's most productive farmland is at risk as solar installations grow

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-04-29 10:35

Insight: As solar capacity grows, some of America's most productive farmland is at risk The solar industry is pushing into the Midwest, drawn by wide-open fields, cheaper land rents, access to electric transmission and federal and state incentives. The boom risks damaging some of America's richest agricultural soils. P.j. Huffstutter,Christopher Walljasper Reuters

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Low investments in mining limits supply of key minerals needed for sustainable energy

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-04-15 09:59

Global mining investment too low to support energy transition, Rio Tinto chairman says

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EU countries to support local solar panel manufacturing but no trade curbs on China -- draft docuement

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2024-04-15 09:44

EU countries to pledge help for solar sector, but no trade curbs on China, draft shows Most European Union countries are set to commit more support to help Europe's ailing solar panel manufacturers on Monday, but steer clear of restrictions on cheap panel imports from China, a draft document showed. Kate Abnett Reuters

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Renewable energy grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster to meet climate change target -- IEA

Submitted by mike kraft on Thu, 2024-01-11 10:19

Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says The amount of renewable energy installed around the world last year grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years. AP News

The world’s renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years in 2023, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday in its first assessment since nations agreed in December on ambitious new targets to slow dangerous climate change.

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Clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2024-01-02 18:09

The year in clean energy: Wind, solar and batteries grow despite economic challenges Led by new solar power, the world added renewable energy at breakneck speed in 2023, a trend that if amplified will help Earth turn away from fossil fuels and prevent severe warming and its effects. AP News

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Five reasons to be positive about climate change despite a terrible year

Submitted by mike kraft on Tue, 2023-12-26 11:04

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EU warns countries are not on track to meet 2030 climate goal

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2023-12-18 13:12

EU warns countries are off track for 2030 climate goal European Union countries are falling behind on their core climate change target and without stronger emissions-cutting policies risk missing the goal, the European Commission said on Monday. Kate Abnett Reuters

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Group of 20 agree to increase clean energy but no deal on phasing out fossil fuels

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2023-09-11 10:08

Group of 20 countries agree to increase clean energy but reach no deal on phasing out fossil fuels Group of 20 leaders have agreed to triple renewable energy and try to increase the funds for climate change-related disasters but maintained the status quo with regards to phasing out carbon spewing coal. AP News

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Solar power helps Europe's energy system cope with extreme heat

Submitted by mike kraft on Mon, 2023-08-07 11:44

Solar power to the rescue as Europe's energy system weathers extreme heat Solar power helps meet energy demand for cooling. Kate Abnett,Susanna Twidale Reuters

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