¶ “Renewable Energy Surge Lowers UK Blackout Risk” • The risk of blackouts in the winter months in the UK has fallen to its lowest in four years thanks to the rise of the country’s renewable energy capacity. The National Energy System Operator predicts that the UK’s winter power supplies will outpace demand by nearly 9% this year. [OilPrice.com]
¶ “The Radioactive Legacy Of The Hanford Nuclear Reservation Will Live On, Even As Plans For Cleanup Evolve” • Some 177 tanks collectively hold 56 million gallons of radioactive waste at the Hanford site in the State of Washington. Plans for how to contain and safely store that waste have been evolving and changing for years. [Oregon Public Broadcasting]
¶ “As Parts Of Florida Went Dark From Helene And Milton, The Lights Stayed On In This Net-Zero, Storm-Proof Community” • Climate resiliency and storm protection were built into homes in Hunters Point. The homes have endured a few storms since people moved in around February 2023, Hurricanes Helene and Milton put those features to the test. [CNN]
¶ “Volunteers Bring Solar Power To Hurricane Helene’s Disaster Zone” • Crews from all over the US and even Canada are helping Duke Energy and local electric coops with repairs, but it’s slow going with some roads and bridges washed away. But volunteers with nonprofit Footprint Project and a local solar installer set up a solar generator. [ABC News]
¶ “Dangerous, Record-Breaking Heat Hits West” • Dangerous, record-breaking heat is ongoing in the West, with the Phoenix reaching the triple digits every day for the last three weeks. Phoenix climbed over a scorching 110 degrees on 80 days in 2024, which shattered the record set last year with 55 days of temperatures over 110 degrees. [ABC News]
¶ “DeSantis Foresees No Limits To Development In Areas Susceptible To Disasters” • Days after Hurricane Milton caused widespread damage to areas still rebuilding after Hurrican Volunteers at work in 2023 (Footprint Project image) e Ian two years ago, Governor Ron DeSantis dismissed a suggestion that the state limit development in coastal areas vulnerable to dangerous tropical storms. [CleanTechnica]
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