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Shameless Self-Promotion

The Crucial Years • 2869 implied HN points • 19 Jul 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. The last few years have shown a big rise in clean energy, like solar and wind, which is starting to replace fossil fuels. This change is important because it can help fight climate change.
  2. Even though clean energy is getting cheaper and more available, there are still challenges to overcome, like the fossil fuel industry trying to hold back progress. Sticking together and pushing for change is essential.
  3. The book promotes the idea that clean energy should no longer be seen as an 'alternative' but as the main way to power our world. It emphasizes that moving away from fossil fuels can lead to a more equal and sustainable future.

🌻 Climate politics hits the limits of 'no'

Faster, Please! • 182 implied HN points • 19 Dec 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. Clean energy is making real progress, but an anti-growth movement that lives in veto mode is blocking projects and undermining that momentum.
  2. Focusing on saying "no" to development and technology slows climate solutions; policy should instead enable building and scaling clean innovations.
  3. People who back growth and abundance should promote a new, constructive environmentalism that prioritizes construction, climate tech, and practical solutions over obstruction.

How to mine without mining

Irina Slav on energy • 1002 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
💼 Business Clean Energy
  1. Copper prices are forecasted to jump by 75% in 2025 due to energy transition and decline in the U.S. dollar.
  2. There are concerns about copper shortages, but traders often don't consider long-term impacts when trading commodities.
  3. Mining companies are facing challenges from resource nationalism and must find ways to mine sustainably to support the global transition to clean energy.

What about the cost?

Everything is Light • 668 implied HN points • 01 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. Comparing the costs of different energy sources is more complex than just looking at the upfront costs of individual components.
  2. The Levelised Cost of Energy (LCOE) metric is not sufficient for assessing cost-effectiveness because it overlooks various factors like system costs and reliability.
  3. It's essential to consider the true costs of energy sources, including factors like backup power needs, disposal costs, and environmental impacts, to make informed and effective energy policy decisions.

X-Change: The Race to the Top

Renewable Revolution • 199 implied HN points • 26 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. China is currently leading the way in clean technology, especially in solar and battery manufacturing, but the US and Europe are increasing their investments quickly.
  2. Europe has a strong position in generating electricity from solar and wind, while China is ahead in electric vehicle sales with plans to grow even more.
  3. The competition between these regions is good for the world as it drives innovation and reduces costs, speeding up the move away from fossil fuels.
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Finding Barakah: The country where clean energy is a blessing

Everything is Light • 589 implied HN points • 02 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. The United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear power plant is a significant step towards transitioning to clean energy.
  2. The collaboration and cooperation between the UAE and South Korea in building the Barakah power plant is a model for international partnerships.
  3. The UAE's focus on developing national talent for operating the nuclear power plant showcases a commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

I'm coming to Yale in November

Volts • 452 implied HN points • 27 Oct 23
🎙 Podcasts Clean Energy
  1. David Roberts will be recording a podcast live on stage at the Yale Clean Energy Conference in November.
  2. He will be joined by Sonia Aggarwal to discuss clean energy and related policy.
  3. The conference will include various speakers, exhibits, workshops on clean energy technologies.

⏩🔬 Good news: We know how to accelerate the US economy

Faster, Please! • 1188 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
💼 Business Clean Energy
  1. Increasing public money for R&D can boost business productivity and private sector investment.
  2. Historically, technological innovation and public R&D have played a significant role in driving economic growth.
  3. There is a correlation between higher public investments in nondefense R&D and long-term increases in total factor productivity (TFP) in the business sector.

✨🤖 Elon Musk's true economic vision was on display at 'We, Robot'

Faster, Please! • 548 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Clean Energy
  1. Elon Musk believes in combining technology, clean energy, and business to create a better future. He thinks this approach can lead to more abundance instead of scarcity.
  2. At the recent 'We, Robot' event, Tesla revealed its first fully autonomous vehicle, the Cybercab, showcasing a shift towards robotics and AI.
  3. Musk is optimistic that robots and self-driving cars could greatly increase Tesla's value, projecting it might reach $30 trillion in the future.

🚀🌑 America finally returns to the Moon

Faster, Please! • 1005 implied HN points • 24 Feb 24
🔬 Science Clean Energy
  1. America's return to the Moon was achieved by a private company, Intuitive Machines, marking a significant milestone since Apollo 17 in 1972.
  2. Despite landing challenges, NASA's Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative with private companies like Intuitive Machines shows promise for the future of lunar missions.
  3. The possibility of NASA partnering with private companies for lunar missions can lead to cost-effective space travel and accelerated technological advancements similar to those depicted in sci-fi series like For All Mankind.

No Human Has Ever Seen it Hotter

The Crucial Years • 1514 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. Recently recorded extreme heat events are unprecedented and have significant impacts on the planet.
  2. The rise in solar power generation is proving to be a vital and reliable alternative to traditional energy sources during heatwaves.
  3. Transitioning to renewable energy sources like solar power is crucial in mitigating climate change impacts and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.

American Carbon Removal Can Be a Powerful Edge Over China in the Critical Minerals Race

This Week in MCJ (My Climate Journey) • 196 implied HN points • 02 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. U.S. has a potential advantage over China in critical minerals and carbon removal.
  2. Investing in domestic production and new carbon removal technologies is key for the U.S. energy economy.
  3. Transforming carbon dioxide into graphite for EV batteries can benefit climate action, technology advancement, and national security.

💥💥 Two takes on America’s emerging (maybe) productivity boom

Faster, Please! • 822 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
💰 Finance Clean Energy
  1. There are signs of a significant economic transformation with productivity growth outpacing historical averages.
  2. The American economy may be experiencing a new productivity boom, setting it apart from other advanced economies.
  3. The recent productivity upshift is likely a response to a tight hiring environment, prompting firms to boost efficiency and automation.

Who is this for anyways?

cleanenergyreview • 19 implied HN points • 10 May 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. Public-facing writing on climate and clean energy faces challenges due to varying levels of expertise and intent in the audience.
  2. It's important to focus on questions like under what conditions assertions are true and how things may change in the future for better reporting and thinking on energy topics.
  3. The author aims to use their platform to clarify their thinking on energy-related topics by focusing on key questions often not covered by others.

Biden’s Halt Of New Natural Gas Exports Will Hurt Poor People, Says Ex-Extinction Rebellion Leader

Public • 260 implied HN points • 01 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. Climate activists argue that halting natural gas exports from the US is crucial for combating global warming.
  2. There was pressure from various sources, including activists, politicians, and celebrities, for President Biden to pause new LNG export approvals.
  3. The study that influenced Biden's decision to halt LNG exports had inaccuracies and was quietly corrected, raising questions about the initial campaign against LNG.

Welcome Odyssey Energy Solutions to the Equal Ventures Family

Equal Ventures • 59 implied HN points • 08 Sep 22
💼 Business Clean Energy
  1. Odyssey Energy Solutions joined the Equal Ventures Family, aiming to democratize clean energy development in emerging markets.
  2. Emily McAteer, the founder of Odyssey Energy Solutions, has led the company to accumulate over $1 billion of financing and is focused on a global clean energy transition.
  3. Equal Ventures is excited to lead Odyssey's $5.3 million seed round to enhance capital markets offerings and advance procurement solutions for clean energy development in emerging markets.

Bravo to NPI

Jérôme à Paris • 145 implied HN points • 23 Sep 23
💰 Finance Clean Energy
  1. Northland Power signed major financings for offshore wind projects in Poland and Taiwan.
  2. Northland Power and their partners were able to find solutions to complete the projects despite challenges like inflation and geopolitical tensions.
  3. The industry needs more companies like NPI and Enterprize Energy that are focused on getting things done.

Ok, Doomer #5

Parachute • 19 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. Over 116 million people from 185 countries have participated in Fridays for Future climate strikes.
  2. Investing in women's health and education can help reduce 70 gigatons of CO2 by 2050.
  3. Countries with more female representation in parliament tend to have stronger climate change policies.

Announcing Odyssey Energy Solutions' Series A

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 19 May 23
💼 Business Clean Energy
  1. The clean energy transition is expected to rapidly grow in emerging markets, with renewables meeting the majority of new power demand.
  2. Odyssey Energy Solutions offers a platform that streamlines the development, financing, and operation of clean energy projects in emerging markets.
  3. Despite early struggles, Odyssey Energy Solutions successfully secured a Series A funding of $14.5M to expand its offerings and reach into new markets.

Global is the Real Frontier

Equal Ventures • 19 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. The business case for clean energy transition in emerging markets is stronger than in developed markets due to lack of centralized infrastructure, making decentralized clean energy solutions more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
  2. Emerging markets offer a lucrative opportunity for the clean energy transition, with renewables capacity projected to surpass the US significantly, demanding substantial investment of over $1 trillion by 2030.
  3. Bridging the gap in digital technology and access to capital in emerging markets can accelerate the leapfrogging of outdated energy infrastructure, creating a ripe field for climate tech companies and digital solutions.

Why I Started Orbital Materials

Root Nodes • 10 implied HN points • 09 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Clean Energy
  1. The power of AI in solving important problems like Materials Science.
  2. The need for innovation in sustainable materials like aviation fuel due to the urgency of global problems.
  3. Founding Orbital Materials to apply AI in chemistry and materials for a sustainable future.

🧐 Was I Right?

UnfairNation by Ehsan Zaffar • 6 implied HN points • 31 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Clean Energy
  1. 2023 saw artificial intelligence going mainstream with various applications.
  2. In 2023, the narrative on climate change didn't shift despite record-setting events.
  3. Income inequality heightened in 2023 with the rich getting richer while low-income earners and the middle class suffered.

Europe backs down on climate disclosure rules with two-year delay

Callaway Climate Insights • 0 implied HN points • 25 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Clean Energy
  1. Europe delayed climate disclosure rules for 8 specific sectors by 2 years due to concerns over extra costs and bureaucracy.
  2. The delay may impact Europe's reputation as a climate change leader and is seen as a setback for investors managing climate risks.
  3. The delay also affects US Securities and Exchange Commission's own climate disclosure rule, highlighting challenges faced globally in climate reporting.

Solar Sister

Good Business, Better World • 0 implied HN points • 10 Mar 23
💼 Business Clean Energy
  1. Solar Sister empowers women by providing solar products, leading to economic and social changes.
  2. Solar Sister helps in reducing CO2 emissions and providing economic benefits to customers.
  3. Solar Sister's impact model involves recruiting, training, and supporting women entrepreneurs in clean energy businesses.