July 21 NEC Energy News
¶ “As States Recover From Climate-Related Disasters, They Also Must Prepare For Future Ones” • This summer has brought a revolving door of climate-fueled disasters across the US. For many states, recovery is no longer just about trying to return to normal, but rather rebuilding to prepare for future disasters as climate change accelerates. [Inside Climate News]
¶ “Czech Nuclear Deal Shows CSIRO Gencost Is Too Optimistic, And New Nukes Are Hopelessly Uneconomic” • In 2020, the Czech government sought tenders from three firms to build at least two, and possibly four 1000-MW reactors. Recently, it was announced that KNHP submitted the winning bid, which set the cost per GW at $8.6 billion. [RenewEconomy]
¶ “JD Vance And Climate Issues: Blowin’ With The Political Winds” • Remember when flip-flopping on issues was a political death knell? No more. JD Vance, US vice presidential candidate on the Trump/MAGA ticket, has vacillated about climate change many times since he entered politics. He once supported solar. Now he supports fracking. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “2024 Could Be World’s Hottest Year As June Breaks Records” • Last month could be the hottest June on record. Every month since June 2023 has ranked as the planet’s hottest since records began, compared with the corresponding month in previous years, the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a monthly bulletin. [Yahoo]
¶ “US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card” • In the fight against climate change, land use policies are a major factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can greatly cut vehicle emissions. Here is a look at political platforms. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Houston Embraces Solar Power Post-Hurricane Beryl, Texas Sees Surge In Residential Solar Projects” • Since Hurricane Beryl, Texas residents, especially those near Houston, have increasingly turned to residential solar power for self-reliance. Bill Swann’s solar setup kept his Hilshire Village home powered during the long power failures. [Hoodline]
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