January 10 NEC Energy News
¶ “Germany Added Nearly 20 GW Of Renewable Power Capacity In 2024” • According to the German Federal Network Agency, the installed renewable power capacity in Germany increased by nearly 20 GW to nearly 190 GW in 2024. Solar additions came to 16.2 GW, bringing Germany’s total to 99 GW. A majority of solar additions were in rooftop systems. [Enerdata]
¶ “Drones Spotted Flying Near Nuclear Power Plant In Southern Minnesota” • Police in southern Minnesota saw two drones flying around a nuclear plant Wednesday but were unable to identify the pilot. Drones are prohibited from flying over nuclear power plants and other “sensitive facilities,” according to the Federal Aviation Administration. [NewsNation]
¶ “Scientists Were Shocked By How Warm It Was In 2023. The Following Year Was Even Hotter” • Copernicus Climate Change Service says the global temperature for 2024 was 1.6°C above pre-industrial level. The year easily beat out the previous record holder, 2023, for the warmest year on record globally, according to Copernicus’ data. [ABC News]
¶ “California Fires: At Least Ten Fire-Related Deaths, Medical Examiner Says” • Thousands of firefighters are battling at least five sprawling wildfires spread around the Los Angeles area. The largest, the Palisades Fire, in Pacific Palisades, has scorched over 19,000 acres, destroyed thousands of structures and remains zero percent contained. [ABC News]
¶ “Wildfire Climate Misinformation Is Rampant, And Social Media Platforms Are Promoting It” • Devastating consequences of the climate crisis are being hidden by climate misinformation messengers, who are persuaded by a very powerful minority to mistrust scientific evidence. Social media has become a tool of the right-wing to brainwash citizens. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Biden Says Federal Government To Cover 100% Of Costs For Initial La Fire Recovery” • President Joe Biden announced the federal government would cover 100% of certain costs for the initial disaster response to the Los Angeles wildfires. The funds will go toward debris removal, temporary shelters, salaries for first responders, and more for 180 days. [ABC News]
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