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Renewable Tuesday 11/28: Peak Carbon Now! [1]
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Date: 2023-11-28
The funny thing about tipping points, I always say, is that nothing seems to happen until you reach one, and then everything seems to happen all at once. This is an illusion, of course. The world has been working on Global Warming for decades, including technologists, policy makers, the public, and of course paid denialists. The world does not realize that we have reached the critical tipping point, but 2024 is on track for that to happen, and therefore for everything to seem to happen at once: renewables, storage, EVs, trees, agriculture, heat pumps, manufacturing...
Analysis: Global CO2 emissions could peak as soon as 2023, IEA data reveals
The outlook reiterates the IEA’s ideas for five “pillars” to keep the path to 1.5C open at COP28, including targets to triple renewable capacity and double the rate of energy efficiency improvements by 2030.
Global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from energy use and industry could peak as soon as this year, according to Carbon Brief analysis of figures from the International Energy Agency (IEA).
x This last year has seen largest La Nina/El Nino transition in decades. That's lead to an unusually large natural annual CO2 increment.
Human-generated CO2 emissions on the other hand have likely reached their peak (see @CarbonBrief:
https://t.co/Ep7DY8URso)#TruthIsBadEnough
https://t.co/2e2dibjqt1 — Prof Michael E. Mann (@MichaelEMann) November 24, 2023
COP28 will be a big topic for next Tuesday.
x Today, Majid Al Suwaidi, COP28 Director General, led a Dubai Future Forum session on harnessing the power of technology to support climate action, stressing the importance of climate tech to bolster capacity for both mitigation and adaptation.
He highlighted that through… pic.twitter.com/8hOuYf1Suz — COP28 UAE (@COP28_UAE) November 27, 2023
CO2 leaps. Will COP28 finally get it together or will it just be one more round of Carry On Pumping?, by Meteor Blades
Weekly spotlight on climate & eco-diaries (11/12/23) EV misinfo; dark forces behind food pyramid, by Meteor Blades
Energy (and Other) Events Monthly - December 2023, by gmoke
x It's #NationalTreeWeek! This year marks the 50th anniversary of the famous ‘Plant a Tree in 73’ campaign – from which The Tree Council was born! Visit our website to find out about free webinars, tree planting activities and much more!
https://t.co/doGrpDhnv2 #GrowATree pic.twitter.com/bdpoJ0LK8E — The Tree Council (@TheTreeCouncil) November 25, 2023
Heat pump water heaters are a win for the climate and your wallet, from From the GNR newsroom, its the Monday Good News Roundup
Water heaters toil away, often unseen in basements and garages, to keep our showers hot, clothes cleansed and pets bathed — and in the U.S., almost all of these machines are voracious energy hogs. But there’s a technology that can heat water more efficiently, cheaply and without burning fossil fuels: electric heat-pump water heaters. These appliances are two to four times as efficient as the gas and electric-resistance models that are ubiquitous in the U.S. While the heat-pump variety makes up less than 2 percent of the country’s water-heater sales, the New Buildings Institute reports that the tech is ascendant: In 2022, sales grew by 26 percent. Gas-powered water-heater sales, by contrast, fell by 17 percent.
x Good morning with good news: Battery prices are down 14% in 2023. BNEF forecasts they may drop 4% more in 2024.
Falling battery prices mean cheaper EVs and more EVs. They mean more grid storage.
So, they're great climate news! Credit @EvelinaStoikou
https://t.co/STZ4zbPcQn pic.twitter.com/anoIRDjkAM — John Raymond Hanger (@johnrhanger) November 27, 2023
x You can't beat this coal, gas, or nuclear:
World's biggest wind turbine (16 MW) installed in record-breaking 24 hours, reducing construction costs and providing clean power faster
“Vital breakthrough for scaling up offshore wind potential”
https://t.co/68eb5mH6gx @ElectrekCo — Mark Z. Jacobson (@mzjacobson) November 24, 2023
SEIA: Solar State By State Explore the latest solar market insights and policy updates in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. All market data is current through Q2 2023. Total solar capacity installed nationwide. 155.2 GW Americans working in solar. 263,883 Solar energy systems installed nationwide. 4,437,750
x Next Week: Join SEIA's webinar spotlighting worker inclusion in the #solar construction sector.
Register today ⤵️
https://t.co/83kHRLrloE pic.twitter.com/e2sETuiUyR — Solar and Storage Industry (@SEIA) November 27, 2023
x Storing carbon in soil organic matter stands out as a cost-effective climate mitigation strategy, effectively removing carbon dioxide (CO2) that contributes to global warming. 🌍
Beyond its role in reducing atmospheric carbon, soil carbon sequestration enhances soil health and… pic.twitter.com/MjHp406AnU — Conscious Planet #SaveSoil (@cpsavesoil) November 27, 2023
Electric Cars
Electric vehicles and hybrids grow to a record-high 18% of U.S. light-duty vehicle sales
x Percentage of electric cars in the US:
1900: 33%
2019: 1%
2023: 9% of all new passenger car sales pic.twitter.com/aAEodLvRRO — Vala Afshar (@ValaAfshar) November 25, 2023
That’s 9% pure electric, 18% electrics + hybrids.
Car and Driver: Future Electric Vehicles: The EVs You'll Soon Be Able to Buy These EVs aren't for sale yet but are in various stages from concept to production—and perhaps a few may never see the light of day. Everything from now into 2028, from Acura to Volvo. I put all of the pictures into my EV porn board on Pinterest. Used Electrics Can you beat this listing from Carfax? Used 2012 Nissan Leaf SL $3,500 | 87,000 mi Range: 73 mi I also see 2018 models under $10,000.
Hall of Shame
x New research finds that LNG exports are worse for our planet than coal. We need bold climate leadership—we need to move away from LNG, say no to dangerous dirty energy projects like CP2 and embrace renewables! pic.twitter.com/BKz6DCQzY4 — Senator Jeff Merkley (@SenJeffMerkley) November 27, 2023
Carbon Brief: In-depth Q&A: What do Rishi Sunak’s U-turns mean for UK climate policy?
In a shock announcement, UK prime minister Rishi Sunak revealed earlier this week plans to abandon or delay core parts of his government’s climate strategy. Under Sunak’s “new approach”, a 2030 ban on the sale of new petrol and diesel cars has been delayed by five years, the 2035 phaseout of gas boiler sales has been loosened and landlords will not be obliged to insulate their rental properties to higher standards. The U-turns have been widely condemned by hundreds of companies, climate leaders and politicians from across the political spectrum. Although the prime minister has rejected accusations of “watering down” climate policies, his actions will undoubtedly throw the UK even further off course from its legally binding emissions targets.
x PM Modi leads India's drive for $300B #investments in oil and gas, aiming to double natural gas in the energy mix by 2030. Engaging global CEOs at the #India Energy Forum, he highlights India's vital role in the global energy landscape. #Energy #Oil #Gas #StratrichConsultancy pic.twitter.com/82yoGiKs1P — Stratrich Consulting (@StratrichC) November 22, 2023
Ron Johnson calls climate change policy 'a fantasy', by Laura Clawson
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