March 26 NEC Energy News
¶ “Chernobyl: Where Is Nuclear Power Plant, When Did Disaster Happen, How To Watch TV Documentary The Lost Tapes” • In the UK, Channel 4 is set to air a new documentary about the Chernobyl Disaster of 1986. Formerly secret KGB files have revealed the “astonishing truth” behind the explosion of the nuclear reactor in Ukraine. [NationalWorld]
¶ “Americans Unsure About Increasing Nuclear Power Capacity, Poll Finds” • Advocates of nuclear power tout it as a cleaner energy source than coal or gas since nuclear fission can generate electricity without producing carbon. But Americans continue to have mixed feelings on whether to use nuclear power as a source of energy, a new poll found. [TheHill]
¶ “Birds Are Laying Eggs Earlier, A Study Shows. Scientists Blame The Climate Crisis” • Using collections of egg samples from the modern and Victorian eras, researchers found that several bird species in the Chicago area nest and lay eggs almost a full month earlier now than they did a century ago. Their study appeared in the Journal of Animal Ecology. [CNN]
¶ “100% Renewable Energy In Puerto Rico – How To Get There” • An analysis led by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory is underway to supply Puerto Rico with options for achieving a renewable, reliable, and equitable electric power system. A goal is to de-risk Puerto Rico’s investments in modern, intelligent, and affordable grid infrastructure. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “America’s First 5G Connected Car Is Here – And It’s Electric!” • BMW is introducing America’s first 5G connected cars, the BMW i4 sports sedan and the all-electric BMW iX. The pair will be powered by T-Mobile’s “Magenta Drive for BMW” service plan as part of an agreement with T-Mobile to bring unlimited calling and 5G data to select BMWs. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Antarctic Ice Shelf Nearly The Size Of Los Angeles Collapsed As Temperatures Soared To 40°C (70°F) Above Normal” • The Conger Ice Shelf, spanning approximately 460 square miles, collapsed around March 15. It was around the time temperatures soared to -12°C (10°F), more than 40°C warmer than normal, at the Concordia research station. [CNN]
¶ “20% Plugin Vehicle Market Share In China! BYD Shining” • Plugin vehicles are all the rage in the Chinese auto market. Even in the slowest month of the year, plugins have scored 291,000 registrations, up 176% year over year. March looks like it could be another strong month, and China might see a million plugin registrations by the end of Q1. [CleanTechnica]
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