Boom Boom 216 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24 🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Economic Policies Emissions Reduction Energy transition Political Ideology The US economy is booming with balanced growth, largely due to increased investment in infrastructure and domestic output. Coal in the US power sector is declining steeply, soon to be surpassed by combined wind and solar energy sources. Emissions reduction progress in the US has slowed significantly, especially with rising natural gas consumption and transport sector emissions.
Targets Missed 275 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24 🌞 Climate & Environment Global Emissions Fossil fuels Energy transition Renewable Energy Emissions Reduction Global emissions are not likely to decrease soon due to slow decline in fossil fuel dependency Transitioning to cleaner energy is important, but insufficient without reducing fossil fuel consumption Focus on addressing fossil fuel consumption to achieve sustained emissions decline
The Ice Storm 176 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24 🌞 Climate & Environment Weather Newsletter Cold Eye Earth couldn't publish due to winter storms in Portland Gregor Macdonald's home office has been without power since mid-January People in Portland are struggling with power outages and seeking refuge