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Countries are pushing forward in the global effort to fight climate change.

What can I do about Global Heating?

Generally, it seems, we are not supposed to do anything about the climate emergency producing global heating. It’s a Chinese plot. It doesn’t exist. It’s “libtard nonsense.” Well, I don’t agree. I think it’s really serious. So, what can I DO about it? Well, there is one thing, for homeowners and building owners: This is […]

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California shows the Way with Solar Home Mandate, as Gov’ts at Climate Summit Falter

Juan Cole

19% of California’s electricity is now generated by its 23 gigawatts of solar installations

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Will its Renewables Revolution Give China an Edge over the US?

Juan Cole

The Asia-Pacific is poised for 355 GW in New Solar, 43 GW in Offshore Wind in the next Decade

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Tokyo’s Net Carbon Zero Olympics, as Japan surges toward 65 GW Solar

Juan Cole

But will it be enough to avoid turning the Pacific Ocean into Godzilla?

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Trump’s China Tariffs on Solar backfire; American Natural Gas hurt, as US PV sales Soar

Juan Cole

(Informed Comment) – President Donald Trump’s 30% tariff on Chinese-made solar panels turns out not to have had as severe an impact on the industry as had been feared. Trump was attempting to slow renewables growth in favor of Big Carbon–natural gas and coal, but he failed spectacularly. As it turns out, the Chinese are […]

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India plans 58 GW of new Solar Energy by 2022, as Trump unleashes Dirty Coal

Juan Cole

India has achieved 70 gigawatts of installed renewable capacity, and has another 40 gigs under construction or already bid on. That would take it to 110 gigs of mainly wind and solar. New Delhi had set a goal of 175 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2022, and clearly will reach it early, though 80 gigs […]

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As UK hits 50% Renewables some Days, will a Huge new Solar Farm Change Everything?

The Conversation

By Alastair Buckley | – Sheffield (The Conversation) – The largest solar power plant ever proposed in the UK will be reviewed by the secretary of state within the next six months. Cleve Hill solar farm will occupy the north coast of Kent and, if built, provide up to 350MW (megawatts) of generating capacity. The […]

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Latin America’s largest solar park turns Mexican desert green

Yussel Gonzalez

When the plant reaches full capacity later this year, it will supply enough electricity to power 1.3 million homes