Shanghai PV Maker Has US Plans
With a $24 million local inducement, a Shanghai-based solar panel maker announces it will open a US plant
January 31, 2018
Winter Loses Its Cool
Warming winter trends state-by-state, city-by-city
NYC: Shrinking Culture Footprint
A generational changing of the guard or something else? (no, not climate change)
Dems Silent On Climate Change
The Democrats rebuttal to Trump's State of the Union speech, said nothing about climate change, but Bernie Sanders spoke u
NY Solar Snapshot
Up to the minute news about solar power progress in NY
Cape Town: Running Toward Empty
Despite massive conservation efforts, Cape Town, South Africa could run out of drinking water by April 1
Biking And Gender
I have this theory that cycling is as close as a middle-class straight white guy can get to understanding Being Female. People have a reckless disregard for your safety, you have to treat everyone like they might hurt you, and if you do get hurt people will blame you for existing
— Emma Hart (@Ghetsuhm) January 28, 2018
Listen Up: Podcasts We Like
MIT energy researcher Jesse Jenkins lays out what a deeply decarbonized electric power grid might be
January 30, 2018
Bill Nye Doesn't Speak For Us
500 women scientists issue a bill of particulars against the recently-revered Bill Nye
When A Tariff Is Not Just A Tariff
Think through some of possible implications arising from the US tariff imposed on Chinese-made solar panel
Baked Alaska
Alaska crushes record for hottest December as Arctic sea ice hits record low https://t.co/g7H3wDeXO4 pic.twitter.com/d53XB1Nnm1
— Climate Progress (@climateprogress) January 30, 2018
Your State's Carbon Footprint
Changes in state carbon footprints vary greatly. Why?
The Path To Energy Efficient Buildings...
The Price Is Wrong
Why is the cost of creating urban rail in the US so much higher than in Europe + are there better ways to build?
January 29, 2018
Not Moved By Mayor's Transportation Stance
Mayor De Blasio gets low scores from transportation advocates
Climate Policy Tactics
You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometime you find...
Beyond Petroleum -Take 2
Why British Petroleum is reviving, while downsizing, its decades old renewable energy campaign now
Go Figure, Or Don't Bother
Trumps says he'd be open to sticking with the Paris climate accord, while dissing climate science
Newark: Largest Urban Farm On Earth
Get some good news, watch the video
NJ Rethinks Nukes, Efficiency, Renewables
A bill to bail out NJ's nuclear power plants would include energy efficiency + solar incentives
Europe: Divided By The Air
Europe is divided by the air we breath in the East and the West. When we talk about the future of Europe we cannot ignore the air quality divide. pic.twitter.com/oYzPKlFbTb
— Julian Popov (@julianpopov) January 28, 2018
Masterplan For Offshore Wind
NY's got big plans for developing a $6B offshore wind industry by 2028
January 26, 2018
Design, Justice & Zero Waste Conference + Research Collaborative
Submit your proposal for presentations + workshops at the May 8-9 conference: Design, Justice & Zero Waste: Exploring Pathways to a Circular Economy. Be part of a discussion with a global audience of innovative creative eco-minded collaborators. Proposal deadline: Feb. 18
Not A Frill
What's a frill + what's a must when building public infrastructure that's used by millions + lasts a 100 years?
China: Complex Carbon Trends
What to make of the recent increase in China's greenhouse gas emissions?
The United States Of Climate Change
50 states, 50 stories, what's happening now
Climate Competition Winners
Here are the winningest ideas in MIT's latest ClimateCoLab contest
Climate Disruption's A Public Nuisance
Today's climate law suits rely on the old, reliable legal standard of public nuisance, so what's that?
Summer In The City, Sustainably
This year’s design contest for the Governors Island summer pavilion asked entrants to create an efficient and sustainable temporary structure. These are the five finalists:https://t.co/IjItNDepES
— Urban Green Council (@UrbanGreenNY) January 26, 2018
January 25, 2018
What Today's EPA Celebrates
EPA has put these posters up at agency buildings. Celebrating regulatory rollbacks pic.twitter.com/vwGHy54oq9
— Eric Lipton (@EricLiptonNYT) January 25, 2018
Watch Out Below
Due to rising climate risks, below-grade private property in coastal cities could soon be uninsurable
Congestion Pricing - The Fight
Even if Albany gets to yes on congestion pricing for Manhattan, expect battles over how to spend the revenue, which could make or break the final deal
Assessing Trump's Solar Tariff
It could have been worse, but the President's geographic base is the most likely loser
January 24, 2018
More Wind Than Water
More US electricity will come from wind than hydropower, a history-making shift predicted by US Energy Information Agency
3rd Try For Pricing Carbon
Washington Governor + former House Member Jay Inslee keeps trying to at put a price on carbon
2/3 Of Big-City Mayors Agree
Nearly 70% of US big-city mayors say cities should play a big role in reducing climate change effects, a new survey of 115 mayors finds
Aran Islands: Big Boulders Relocate
When a winter storm moves a 620 ton boulder in the Aran Islands, the power of climate-enhanced weather changes to disrupt things is shown
Iran v Trump v Climate Change
The truthful tweet Trump won't be sending about Iran
Tick, Tick, Tick...
If Arctic permafrost melts, expect global climate disruptions
January 23, 2018
Australia: Renewable Pledge To Be Kept
Australia is on track to meet its 2020 target with 6,532 MWs of new large-scale renewable power generation "firmly announced"
Growing The 21 Century Grid
Reliability + decarbonization should guide NY for developing the power grid we need now
Climate Risk Raises The Cost Of Money
Why climate risks could raise the cost of borrowing for many
TED Talk: Conservative(s) For Climate Action
Imagine you wake up feeling overwhelmed by it all. Imagine it's all starting to get you down. Imagine the fight in you is starting to fade.
— Megan Herbert (@megan_herbert) January 23, 2018
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You there? Okay. Now listen to this. https://t.co/TB00oIz6oZ
Thank you, @bobinglis . We needed that.#Resist
Federal Funds For X-Harbor Rail Tunnel
Impact Of Trump Tariff
The impact of new tariffs on solar panels + washing machines will be felt widely, not necessarily as the US intends. At home, it will seriously harm solar installers
January 22, 2018
France: The Long Nuclear Goodbye
By the end of the year, France will decide on which nuke power plants will be shut down + when
Media Talks Energy/Climate In Trump Era
Year 1 of the Trump Administration as seen by NY Times + Washington Post energy + climate beat reporters
Wind Power Surprises
Three changes slashing the cost of wind power now
Plug In With Drinking Water
Portland, Oregon experiments with installing hydropower generators in its drinking water pipes
Sun Set For PV Trade War
Is this a winning way to end the US-China trade war over imported PV panels?
City Heat
Eine Kleine Climate Musik
Nancy Resists With Myriad New Yorkers
January 19, 2018
Climate Change And Mental Health 2
Rx for boosting redirection + resistance
Stop Silencing Science
The new Silencing Science Tracker will keep tabs on actions restricting or prohibiting scientific research, education, or discussion, or the publication or use of scientific information
Behind The Global Heat Records
Now that you know 2017 was the 2nd or 3rd hottest year on record, some related things worth knowing
Climate Change And Mental Health 1
Feeling anxious or depressed? climate change worries could be the culprit
Thumbs Up On Congestion Price Plan
Streetsblog likes what it sees in Governor Cuomo's mid-Manhattan congestion pricing proposal
January 18, 2018
France: Doubling Down On Wind Power
With a new 10-point plan, France seeks to double its wind power capacity in 5 years
"Garbage In, Garbage Out"
The Daily News weighs in on a State commission that failed to make recommendations on banning plastic bags
Norway Plug-In Aviation
Norway aims for all short-haul flights to be 100% electric by 2040.https://t.co/pRFARX0LiW
— Edward Mason (@edwardcmason) January 18, 2018
Science: Out Of The Ivory Tower...
Legal Eagles: States' Role In Upholding Federal Enviro Law
If less federal enforcement of environmental law is a trend, what can states do?
Cheerleading for Offshore Wind
Big benefits for Massachusetts if it boosts its offshore wind ambitions
Making Money From Grid Risk
Rising risk of attacks on the power grid lure investors to promises of cyber-security enhancements
Securing NYC's Greatest Liquid Asset
NYC's drinking water system, 90% of which is unfiltered, gets a $1 billion monitoring upgrade
January 17, 2018
Cape Town: This Is Not A Test
Cape Town's "Day Zero dashboard", now projecting 21 April as the day the taps will have to be turned off, due to ongoing drought after 3 dry winters. pic.twitter.com/GTVWkl1LTC
— Kees van der Leun (@Sustainable2050) January 17, 2018
Renewable Energy - Lessons To Learn
Lesson #1, focus on the cost to own not the cost to buy
India: Citizen Climate Engagement
Green roofs + recycling projects help boost citizen climate action in India
UK: Shifting Energy Policy Cuts Investment
Investments in renewable energy plunge as UK policy wobbles
Offshore Oil Could Give East Coast A Miss
Even with an 'open for business' sign, the Administration's invitation to drill for oil off the east coast might not have many takers
National Security Is Climate Security
A bi-patisan group of 106 law makers urges the US President to retain climate change as a threat in defining national security strategy
Christianity Not Greening
Why aren't US Christian believers supporting the climate?
The Wages Of Biking Should Never Be Death
After several bicyclists died, NYC will install safe east-west bike lanes in Midtown Manhattan
Tracking Solar Tariffs
A pending decision about imposing tariffs on imported solar panels may be delayed regarding available remedies + other complex matters
January 16, 2018
Creating Climate Emojis
"Climojis" are a new thing now
Help Wanted: Global Clean Energy Campaign Director
Waxman Strategies seeks an experienced + talented professional to manage a major new campaign focused on driving a global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy, focused initially on heavy industrial consumers of electricity. Resumes + cover letters should be submitted to ryan@waxmanstrategies.com by 6pm Eastern on January 19, 2018
Exxon "Hearts" The 1st Amendment
Exxon seeks to derail climate fraud probes with First Amendment free speech claims
Energy Predictions For 2018
10 trends to keep an eye on in renewable + fossil energy
January 12, 2018
Australia: Renewables News
A new solar thermal project + more battery storage are in the works Down Under
Finding Common Ground On Climate
Tips for friendly persuasion about climate change
Worse Than Trashy
An investigate journalist finds the private trash collection business in NYC is dangerous, exploitive, even deadly
Arctic No More
A new study predicts the Arctic won't return to being a frozen region of recent past decades
January 11, 2018
Green Living Hacks
4 Green Alternatives for Everyday Items You Use https://t.co/Mr54I9d8Cc @EmmaSturgis2
— Caelus Green Room (@CaelusGreenRoom) January 11, 2018
Offshore Wind Power Momentum
US prospects for a boom in offshore wind gather speed + strength + US manufacturing takes note
NY: Move Markets To Store Energy
NY's plan to install 1,500 MW of energy storage by 2025 is designed to be met by markets + Green Bank financing, not mandates
Today's Climate Voters
Think climate change concerns are restricted to affluent white voters? Think again
What Chicago Could Teach NY
Introduction of swipeless mass transit passes in Chicago was glitchy, will the same tech supplier do better in NYC?
January 10, 2018
Exxon Alleges Urban Conspiracy
Exxon claims California cities suing it for climate damages are engaged in a conspiracy
Carbon Tax 2.0
The Governor of Washington makes a second try for a state carbon tax, but the GOP is opposed and Democrats are divided
China: Flexes Renewables Funding Muscle
China moves toward global leadership in renewable energy with billions in tech investment as the US retreats from the climate action front
Snowy Sahara
White blanket of snow in the Sahara desert looked beautiful! But increasing frequency of snowfalls in the region is yet another sign of #climatechange, warns top Russian climate expert https://t.co/ruNGmKnrdY (Photo credit: Karim Bouchetata/Geoff Robinson photgraphy) pic.twitter.com/tPT9LLvcWU
— UN Climate Change (@UNFCCC) January 10, 2018
It's Not Just The Heat
As global humidity rises along with temperatures, the threat to human life rises with it
POTUS Loves Coal's Wish List
A memo from coal-magnate Murray looks like a template for the President's coal goals
NYC: Pull Pension Funds Out Of Fossil Fuels
The NYC Mayor + Comptroller agree to divest $5 billion in fossil fuel investments from the City's pension funds
January 09, 2018
Pittsburgh: Making Climate Dreams A Reality
Why environmentalists worry about Pittsburgh's climate action plan
Put A Number On Your Flood Risk
Explore this interactive NYC map to determine your flood risk + resiliency options
Australia: Hot Sex
Whether sea turtles are hatched male or female all depends on the temperature of the sand around their eggs. A new study has found that some populations in Australia are now 99% female due to rising global temps. @NatGeo: https://t.co/APz3h7IH4i
— Yale Environment 360 (@YaleE360) January 9, 2018
Rx For High Solar Costs
Interested in residential solar? here's one way to cut costs by 50%
Italy: Botched Plastic Bag Ban
Plastic bags v Italy, the bags win
Help Wanted: Digital Communications Manager
The New York League of Conservation Voters seeks a dynamic individual who will work closely with the Communications Director to develop + market its brand + message across multiple platforms, primarily through digital channels
January 08, 2018
Regulation 2.0
3 ideas for reinventing regulation: apply strategic thinking; deploy communications/information technology; + engage in innovative marketing
The Way It Was
It's said the parts of lower Manhattan created by landfill are the most flood-prone as result of rising seas + storm surges, so consider the island in 1642 next time you move
Gowanus: Carpe Diem
The pending growth spurt around the Gowanus Canal is a unique opportunity to reduce the urban heat island effect
A WEDG For Our Times
The Waterfront Edge Design Guidelines aim to make NYC's buildings resilient + its waterfront accessible to all in an era of climate disruptions
The Fine Art Of Drawing Flood Maps
NY is big but when it comes to flood maps, inches can be worth millions
January 05, 2018
The Truth About Truthiness
Maybe, just maybe, we don't live in a post-truth age after all
Boston: Winter Storm And Flood
The havoc wreaked on Boston from a blizzard-linked storm surge forecasts what climate disruption can look like in winter
Washington's Carbon Tax Push
Washington State makes a second try to craft a carbon tax, what's changed this time?
It Used To Be A Dump
Two former City landfills on the Brooklyn shoreline could become a 407 acre park
Divergent Fates For Urban Open Spaces
In post-Katrina NOLA, the highs + lows of open spaces offer lessons for communities + city planners
Connectivity, Resiliency, Community
In NYC, creating healthy digital eco-systems can enhance community capacity for resiliency
January 03, 2018
NYC Fire Dept. Leads On Battery Safety
Rules for energy storage gear safety will be issued by NYC Fire Department in 2018
It Should Have Been Cooler
Here's why 2017 global temperatures should set off alarms
Debate Over Spending Carbon Revenue
Environmentalists are concerned that revenue from the New Hampshire RGGI program will be diverted to ratepayers + away from green projects
NY: The State Of The State For Climate
Expected climate + energy highlights of Governor Cuomo's State-of-the-State address
China: A Different Kind Of 1 Percent
Production of cars in China that don't meet emissions standards, 1% of the total, is being suspended
January 02, 2018
New North American Carbon Market
It’s official! 🎉 We are linked with Quebec and California as the largest carbon market in North America #ONclimate pic.twitter.com/mPdXumLiUo
— Environment Ontario (@ONenvironment) January 2, 2018
Anti-Urban States Hurt More Than Cities
States hostile to their cities do widespread harm to all their residents + business prospects too
Watch Out For Wet Bulb Risks
Where climate disruption raises temperatures + humidity, mortality risks rise with them
NYC: Cleaner Air A Big Plus For Trump
As @realDonaldTrump tramples decades' worth of life-enhancing protections, let's acknowledge that his real-estate holdings were only made profitable b/c scientists, environmentalists & gov't regulators engineered a turnaround in NYC's air quality: https://t.co/CoIRaqVPHA.
— Charles Komanoff (@Komanoff) January 2, 2018
Streetcar Updates
Funding setbacks loom as time grows for completing a Brooklyn/Queens streetcar project feasibility study, but projects in other cities fare better
Drying Earth
Unchecked global warming means a disruptive, drier planet for 20% of humanity
TVA: Wind Power Killer
A promising wind power project won't advance due to the Tennessee Valley Authority
BYO In Flatbush
Teens in Flatbush campaign to cut plastics pollution, watch the video
8 Issues For 2018
Keep an eye on how these thorny environment + energy issues play out this year