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#cleanenergy

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"We've grown up with this idea that more #FossilFuels means more prosperity which couldn't be further from the truth today. Fossil fuels are [becoming] the greatest cause of premature death on the planet. Heat waves, air pollution, toxicity in our daily lives, extreme weather & climate change."

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Red states moving on #cleanenergy

#Florida added more #solar in 2024 than any other state - except Texas.

FL also added more rooftop residential solar than any other state but CA.
True for last 5 years.

Industry expects FL will stay #2 in solar for both in 2025 installations.

FL law forbids "climate change" in state policies - but #extremeweather is pounding state, so people want resilient power anyway.

#climatechange #climatehope #resilience

canarymedia.com/articles/solar

Canary media logo in type with yellow circle period.
Canary Media · Florida is now a solar superpower. Here’s how it happened.The Sunshine State built more large-scale solar than California last year and was again No. 2 for residential, despite state leadership opposed to climate…

Could the humble toaster save our planet? 🍞⚡

A century after its invention, toaster #technology has been supersized into heat batteries that "toast" bricks instead of #bread. These industrial giants could slash the 20% of global carbon #pollution from manufacturing by offering cleaner, cheaper heat – and the technology is ready right now.

👉 Learn more: thekidshouldseethis.com/post/h

"She started talking about how her family has a farm & how much more difficult it was getting from drought & how the seasons were changing. I didn't say a thing, just listened. Halfway through she came to it on her own: 'Wait a minute, are you saying that all that's because of #ClimateChange

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Saving $$ with #cleanenergy

NY needs to replace a lot of #fossilgas lines b/c of age and wear.
Very expensive to do, raises gas bills.

May be cheaper to electrify neighborhoods, even including:
- all new heating and cooling
- weatherization of bldgs

Plus: no gas leaks & better air quality & health 🙌

Pressure to pass state law to facilitate this #electrification

#climatechange #climatehope #hvac #energytransition #ny #publichealth

nysfocus.com/2025/03/10/new-yo

The words New York Focus overlaying a yellow graphic of New York State.
New York FocusUtilities Spend Billions Replacing Gas Pipes. Is There a Better Way?In many cases, electrifying homes is cheaper, according to one new study.

"There were personal costs. I received a lot of death threats. I was attacked physically. There were campaigns against me. It was hard & I would do it again. And yet, even though we were able to achieve widespread consensus on policy recommendations they were all swept away when Kenney came back."

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Continued thread

US exits $9.3 billion climate deal with developing nations

"The United States has exited #JETP, a massive climate deal designed to help South Africa, Indonesia and other developing nations transition to #CleanEnergy."

dw.com/en/us-exits-93-billion-

Seems China gets all the soft power in clean energy development.

Clouds of smoke and water vapor rise above the Lethabo coal-fired power plant in South Africa
Deutsche Welle · US exits $9.3 billion climate deal with developing nationsBy Shubhangi Derhgawen

Cool article about a wind-powered, transatlantic cargo ship now taking passengers. I love the idea of a return to wind-powered sailing as an option for the global commute. A comfortable, lo-fi way to travel, with a carbon footprint 100x smaller than catching a plane. And apparently, you can bring unlimited luggage.

#Sustainability #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #Travel #Sailing

edition.cnn.com/travel/sailing

CNN · Carbon-conscious travelers can now sail across the Atlantic in a wind-powered cargo shipBy Nell Lewis

"In #Alberta right now it's estimated there are $216 BILLION in unfunded liabilities as a result of #OilAndGas industry development so afr. Add all that up & it costs a hell of a lot more to continue our dependency on #FossilFuels than shifting to cleaner and safer energy systems."

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