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The Daily Climate
- Local microgrids are reshaping energy resilience and sustainabilityAs climate-fueled disasters strain traditional grids, locally powered green microgrids are emerging as a cleaner, more reliable alternative across the U.S.Eric Krebs reports for Reasons to Be Cheerful.In short:Following a devastating earthquake, the Blue Lake Rancheria Tribe in California relied on its solar-powered microgrid to maintain essential services, reducing energy costs and cutting carbon emissions.A […]
- New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardantsWildfire retardants, the hot-pink mix of water and chemicals sprayed from airplanes by the U.S Forest service to combat wildfires, are under scrutiny after a recent study found they’re a serious source of heavy metal pollution in the U.S. The research, conducted by a team from the University of Southern California and published in Environmental […]
- Europe moves ahead with renewables as the U.S. doubles down on fossil fuelsEurope has hit a record 47% of electricity from solar and renewables, highlighting a growing divide with the U.S., where fossil fuels remain dominant under Trump-era policies.Sibi Arasu reports for the Associated Press.In short:Europe now generates nearly half its electricity from renewables, driven by policies like the European Green Deal and a push for climate […]
- Trump rolls back several key climate adaptation policiesPresident Trump has reversed several federal climate adaptation measures established under Presidents Biden and Obama, affecting national security, flood protections and vulnerable communities.Christopher Flavelle reports for The New York Times.In short:Trump rescinded a Pentagon directive to consider climate risks in defense and national security strategies, dismissing previous efforts to address climate-driven vulnerabilities.Agencies are no longer […]
- Focus on fossil fuels risks sidelining U.S. in global renewable energy shiftThe US risks losing ground in the growing renewable energy market as other countries invest heavily in solar, wind and battery technologies while the Trump administration prioritizes oil and gas production.Somini Sengupta reports for The New York Times.In short:Nations such as China, Saudi Arabia and European Union countries are ramping up renewable energy investments, while […]
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- As world grapples with wood pellets’ climate impacts, North Carolina communities contend with dust and noiseSome neighbors of wood pellet mills in the Southeast say they simply avoid outdoor activities such as grilling and gardening to avoid the dust, a byproduct of turning trees into fuel for power plants. As world grapples with wood pellets’ climate impacts, North Carolina communities contend with dust and noise is an article from Energy […]
- How one nonprofit is working to build support for solar — and added benefits for communities — in rural North CarolinaThe Center for Energy Education educates the public and solar developers on the benefits of building solar projects that go beyond minimum legal requirements to address community concerns. How one nonprofit is working to build support for solar — and added benefits for communities — in rural North Carolina is an article from Energy News […]
- North Carolina town sues Duke Energy for climate ‘deception’Carrboro, N.C., accuses Duke of knowingly fueling the climate crisis for decades with harmful emissions, deception, delay and ‘greenwashing’ North Carolina town sues Duke Energy for climate ‘deception’ is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service covering the clean energy transition. If you would like to support us please make a donation.
- Duke Energy data access rules poised to help North Carolina communities meet climate goalsAfter a decade of urging by clean energy advocates and cities, Duke Energy proposes to allow customers more access to their data, including aggregated info to help assess trends or baselines in large buildings or neighborhoods. Duke Energy data access rules poised to help North Carolina communities meet climate goals is an article from Energy […]
- In North Carolina, conservative clean energy supporters don’t think Trump will follow through on threatsAt a Conservatives for Clean Energy luncheon in Raleigh, North Carolina, this week, attendees were unalarmed about the potential impact of a second Trump term on clean energy progress. In North Carolina, conservative clean energy supporters don’t think Trump will follow through on threats is an article from Energy News Network, a nonprofit news service […]
Recovery Diva
- The Diva Remembers the Formation of FEMAThe Diva has been involved in emergency management work since before 1979, which is the year that FEMA was formed. I remember that the driving force behind its formation was pressure by a group of governors who met with President … Continue reading →
- FEMA Needs to ChangeFrom CNN: Everyone agrees FEMA needs to change. The question is how. ” Even before the Los Angeles fires, the Federal Emergency Management Agency was under assault on all fronts. Increasingly frequent weather disasters have strained its workforce and drained … Continue reading →
- Should States Shoulder Most of Responsibility for Disasters?From the NY Times: Trump Says States Should Manage Disasters. Former FEMA Leaders Agree. “I’d rather see the states take care of their own problems,” the president said. Federal emergency managers from both parties have made the same argument. “In … Continue reading →
- CA Governor Signs $22.5B Relief Package for LA Wildfire RecoveryFrom HSToday: California Governor Signs $2.5B Relief Package for LA Wildfire Recovery. Announcement comes day before Donald Trump will visit fire-torn areas and amid criticism around state water supply
- Free Article on Los Angeles RecoveryHow Planners Can Help LA Recover — And Help After Other Disasters Too. By Robert Olshansky, FAICP, and Laurie Johnson, FAIC, This piece is brought to you free of charge courtesy of the paying subscribers to California Planning & Development … Continue reading →
