June 27 NEC Energy News
¶ “China Is To Leapfrog From Coal To Renewables Without Relying On LNG As Bridge Fuel: Study” • Liquefied natural gas is unlikely to be the transition fuel that will help China ditch coal, but the onus will fall on renewable energy because of the sector’s faster-than-expected progress and its ability to compete on costs, according to a study. [South China Morning Post]
¶ “Nuclear Push Would Drag Out Energy Transition, PM Warns” • The federal opposition outlined plans to build seven nuclear reactors across five states if it wins the next election. But the proposal risks further delay to Australia’s energy transition, said the prime minister, who warns it would undermine certainty for business and industry. [MSN]
¶ “Biden-Harris Administration Has Announced $1.8 Billion in Infrastructure Grants Across the Country” • US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has announced $1.8 billion in awards from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity discretionary grant program for 148 projects across the country. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Lithium Mining In Argentina: Jobs Vs Environment” • Lithium extraction in Salinas Grandes is relatively cheap and effective, but it begs the question of sustainability and long-term impact. The Harvard International Review asked whether lithium mining will benefit the globe and its inhabitants or lead to societal and environmental harm. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Volvo’s Electric Trucks Reach 80 Million Kilometers In Five Years” • Volvo’s electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometers or 2,000 laps around the world since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019. These trucks have reduced CO₂ emissions while improving the working environment for drivers significantly. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Few Have Flood Insurance To Help Recover From Devastating Midwest Storms” • Climate change produces wetter rainstorms, like those that hit the upper Midwest. But federal data shows that across the flooded states of Nebraska, South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota, the government has only issued about 26,500 flood insurance policies combined. [ABC News]
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