September 15 NEC Energy News
¶ “Coal-To-Green Transition Redefining China’s West-To-East Power Transmission” • In northwest China’s Gobi Desert, two neighboring power plants testify to the country’s ongoing clean energy transition. The first is one of China’s largest thermal power stations. It is supplied over 20,000 tonnes of coal each day. The other is fueled by sunlight. [Xinhua]
¶ “Claims That Russia Might Strike Ukrainian Nuclear Plants” • US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan expressed concerns about potential Russian strikes aimed at Ukraine’s nuclear plants. Speaking in Kiev, he stressed Russia’s attacks on “civilian energy infrastructure,” alleging that Moscow had also “targeted Ukraine’s nuclear plants.” [Al Mayadeen English]
¶ “Study Challenges Predictions On Climate Cataclysms” • A recent study published in Science Advances indicates that current uncertainties are too significant to predict precisely when critical components of the Earth system, such as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, polar ice sheets, or tropical rainforests, might reach tipping points. [SciTechDaily]
¶ “Study Reveals Link Between Heatwaves And Dementia” • A pioneering study revealed health risks posed by long-term weather extremes in the UK, as the effects of climate change intensify. It shows that prolonged exposure to extreme heat can be linked to cognitive decline, kidney disease, skin cancer, and the spread of infectious diseases. [BBC]
¶ “Brazil Experiencing Record-Breaking Wildfires As Persistent Drought Affects The Amazon Rainforest” • Over 50,000 wildfires are active throughout Brazil, ABC News was told by authorities and the Igarape Institute, a think tank that focuses on emerging security and development issues. The Amazon is one of the most heavily affected regions. [ABC News]
¶ “New $242 Million Funding Assistance Program Is Helping Low-Income Californians Get Zero-Emission Vehicles” • The California Air Resources Board announced a new $242 million effort, the Driving Clean Assistance Program, to prioritize the low-income Californians who need grants and loan assistance to get zero-emission vehicles. [CleanTechnica]
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