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The Renewable Revolution Continues

Renewable Revolution • 459 implied HN points • 19 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Environmental Policy Sustainability Climate change
  1. Clean technology prices have dropped, making solar and wind energy cheaper than before. This is great news for renewable energy as it becomes more accessible.
  2. The global demand for fossil fuels is leveling off, which means they might be losing their place in the energy market. More renewable energy sources like solar and wind are now providing most of the new electricity.
  3. Governments are stepping up their support for clean energy through new policies. As countries commit to increasing renewable energy production, it shows that the push for sustainability is stronger than ever.

Endangered Promises

Field Guide to the Anthropocene • 393 implied HN points • 12 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Conservation Legislation Biodiversity Climate change Environmental Impact
  1. The Endangered Species Act has had successes in saving various species from extinction over the years.
  2. There is a growing resistance against the Endangered Species Act, largely driven by political and industry interests.
  3. Challenges facing the ESA include legislative and judicial attacks, as well as the broader threat of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Beyond Growth: A Strategy for Tackling Power. My speech to the EU Conference

System Change • 668 implied HN points • 29 May 23
🌍 World Politics Economic Models Climate change Monetary Policy Authoritarianism
  1. The Money Interest holds real power over the planet and must be challenged by focusing on monetary policy.
  2. The economic model discussed highlights the need to shift focus from attacking the 99% for consumption to holding the 1% accountable for overproduction.
  3. To mobilize the majority for change, we must shine a light on the finance sector, educate ourselves on monetary policy, and focus on challenging the 1% instead of the 99%.

Climate change is easy to prove if you screw the pooch badly enough

Tilting At Windmills • 334 implied HN points • 02 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Climate models Data Collection Scientific Integrity
  1. Climate change models have not accurately predicted outcomes despite drastic measures being proposed.
  2. Temperature readings used to support climate change claims may be inaccurate due to biases in monitoring stations.
  3. There is skepticism around the credibility of climate scientists and their data collection methods.
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Small Islands

rachaelmeager • 337 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Human Rights Environmental justice Conservation Cultural impact
  1. Forced resettlement of people for conservation can lead to serious ethical concerns, as it may be viewed as a form of genocide by those affected. It's crucial to balance conservation goals with human rights.
  2. Many people engage in activism mainly for emotional reasons, which can lead to a mix of real concern and performative actions that don’t address the actual issues. Understanding our true motives can help us engage more sincerely.
  3. Smaller crises in the world often get overlooked in favor of larger, more dramatic issues. We should pay attention to these smaller problems, as they are real and affect real people, and acknowledging them allows for a better understanding of larger-scale issues.

Climate migration, but backwards

¡Do Not Panic! • 628 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Migration Climate Impacts
  1. Parts of the US with the biggest population growth are also the most at risk from climate change.
  2. Climate change is already impacting areas like Texas, Florida, and South Carolina with projections of increasing dangers in the future.
  3. Factors like denial, optimism bias, and group risk-taking contribute to people moving to high-risk climate areas despite the warnings.

No Human Has Ever Seen it Hotter

The Crucial Years • 1514 implied HN points • 05 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Renewable Energy Environmental Impact Clean Energy Climate Crisis
  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.

The Return of the Rust Belt

The New Urban Order • 359 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
💼 Business Real Estate Economics Housing Markets Investments Climate change
  1. Cities in the Rust Belt like Buffalo, Cincinnati, Columbus, and Indianapolis are emerging as top housing markets for 2024, showing significant price appreciation.
  2. Contrary to popular belief, cities in the Midwest and Rust Belt are now becoming more attractive due to affordability compared to traditionally booming cities in the South and West.
  3. Factors like housing affordability, climate change, and government and private investments are influencing the resurgence of the Rust Belt cities in 2024.

From the Storm to the Stormtroopers

Thinking about... • 288 implied HN points • 11 Oct 24
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Fascism Climate change Disinformation Government Democracy
  1. Disinformation can turn people against their government, making it hard to respond to real crises like climate change. It's easier for some leaders to create enemies than to solve problems.
  2. When people lose faith in democracy, they'll look to a strong leader instead of the law. This can lead to a dangerous kind of politics where personal favors replace justice.
  3. As climate change worsens, politicians may blame people from other countries instead of their own policies. This creates more division and conflict among people.

Warming in the pipeline: Decoding our climate commitment

The Climate Brink • 569 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Emissions Scientific research
  1. Emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases have a long-lasting impact on warming the Earth because they remain in the atmosphere for a really long time.
  2. There's a scientific question about future warming if emissions stopped today, known as 'warming in the pipeline', with varying viewpoints based on assumptions.
  3. Different assumptions made in calculations determine whether there will be little warming in the coming decades or significant warming over thousands of years, emphasizing the long-term effects of greenhouse gases.

Canadian wildfires and climate change

The Climate Brink • 550 implied HN points • 08 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Wildfires Climate change Future Impacts
  1. Canadian wildfires are being affected by climate change, with hotter conditions and fuel aridity making fires more likely and destructive.
  2. Climate change is not the only factor worsening wildfires, as a history of wildfire suppression has primed forests for catastrophic fires.
  3. Scientific literature shows a strong link between climate change and wildfires, with warmer conditions leading to more fire incidents.

The Anthropocene: What's In A Name?

Surfing the Future • 139 implied HN points • 16 Apr 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Ecology Climate change Sustainability Biodiversity Evolution
  1. Naming periods of significant change is crucial for understanding history and its impact on the present and future.
  2. The concept of Anthropocene, denoting the era where human activities have significant geological impacts, sparks debates among scientists about its start date and implications.
  3. Embracing new paradigms like sustainability and circularity is essential for addressing climate and biodiversity emergencies, even if the recognition like the Anthropocene remains a point of contention.

Appropriate Technology, Permacomputing, Post Growth, and Ecomodernism.

Sunshine and Seedlings: A Newsletter by HydroponicTrash • 511 implied HN points • 25 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Technology Economics Sustainability Climate change
  1. To address climate change, we need to rethink our approach to technology and economics.
  2. Technology is influenced by social and political systems, and alone cannot solve all our problems.
  3. Appropriate technology and permacomputing offer sustainable alternatives to traditional tech.

Water as Lens

The Crucial Years • 1145 implied HN points • 28 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Impact Plastic Pollution Fossil fuels Conservation
  1. Water can be a powerful lens to explore issues of memory, resilience, and environmental impact.
  2. The film by dream hampton about Detroit highlights the flooding's impact on communities and memories.
  3. Specific histories of unfairness compound devastation in places like Detroit, emphasizing the importance of addressing systemic issues.

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The Crucial Years • 777 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Fossil fuels Renewable Energy Wildfires Environmental Activism
  1. In 2015, the US Congress repealed the ban on exporting US oil, contradicting climate change goals.
  2. America has become the largest exporter of gas and oil globally, contributing significantly to greenhouse gas emissions.
  3. There is a need for the Biden administration to halt licensing new LNG facilities to prevent further climate damage.

California’s electricity conundrum

Klement on Investing • 4 implied HN points • 27 Jan 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Natural resources Environmental Policy Climate change
  1. California has some of the highest electricity prices in the US, even though it's using more renewable energy. In 2023, its prices were about 70% higher than the national average.
  2. Several factors contribute to the high electricity costs in California, including expensive natural gas, wildfire-related expenses, and increased demand for power due to climate change.
  3. The shift to renewable energy is not the main reason for California's high prices. Other states with a lot of renewable energy actually pay less for electricity on average.

Spatial vs Temporal Externalities

Maximum Progress • 412 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
💼 Business Government intervention Externalities Debt Climate change
  1. Government intervention is effective in correcting externalities because it has a stake in the outcome.
  2. Governments struggle to address long-term externalities because they focus on short-term goals and lack incentives for future outcomes.
  3. Markets can incentivize individuals to consider future consequences, making them potentially more effective than governments in addressing temporal externalities.

Dancing with a permanent emergency

The Joyous Struggle • 454 implied HN points • 02 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Global Warming Environmental Activism
  1. The author shifted focus from climate change to the meta crisis due to frustrations with prevailing climate praxis and a desire to address broader societal challenges.
  2. Climate change is a porous and permeating issue that manifests in various aspects of life, from military waste to education, and requires a shift in perspective to understand its global impact.
  3. Approaching the climate crisis as part of a larger meta crisis, including systemic inertia and the need for a fundamental shift in perspective, is crucial for meaningful action and addressing the root causes of the issue.

Britain's austerity has millions of losers

System Change • 432 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23
🌍 World Politics Economic Impact Government debt Public Services Climate change
  1. Austerity in Britain has negatively impacted public services and public sector employees.
  2. The economic policy of austerity has failed and led to a significant decrease in real wages for British workers.
  3. High public debt in Britain is a consequence of economic policy failure and does not directly impact the funding of public services.

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steigan.no • 8 implied HN points • 26 Jan 25
🇺🇸 U.S. Politics Energy Policy Government Regulation International relations Political parties Climate change
  1. The EU's energy package seems to not really matter, but it could lead to a government crisis in Norway if pushed through. People are confused about whether these new laws are important or not.
  2. Slovakia is accusing Ukraine of launching a massive cyber attack against them, which could signal deeper political issues in the region involving foreign influences.
  3. In Norway, there is strong opposition against a major wind power project that threatens local nature and wildlife, showcasing a growing resistance against large energy developments.

Land Subsidence: the Megadanger lying in Wait for Megacities

Adetokunbo Sees • 416 implied HN points • 02 Mar 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Sea Level Rise Climate change
  1. Megacities around the world are facing the threat of land subsidence, sinking at a faster rate than sea levels are rising.
  2. Groundwater extraction is a significant factor contributing to land subsidence in various regions, such as Africa, Asia, and the eastern coast of the United States.
  3. Combining the effects of land subsidence and rising sea levels due to climate change poses a frightening challenge for coastal cities globally, emphasizing the importance of sustainable water management practices.

Optimism and Contrarianism

Risk Musings • 401 implied HN points • 03 Mar 24
🏥 Health & Wellness Climate change Education Healthcare systems Geopolitical Conflicts
  1. Optimism can coexist with contrarian thinking, prompting reflection on unseen factors in economic forecasts and societal trends.
  2. Critical challenges like climate change, education gaps, and healthcare system issues require immediate attention and action.
  3. Geopolitical conflicts and societal malaise are ongoing concerns, emphasizing the need for realistic optimism and proactive efforts to address global issues.

Richest 1% took 2/3rds of global wealth since 2020 - twice as much as 99% of population earned

Geopolitical Economy Report • 518 implied HN points • 18 Jan 23
🌍 World Politics Wealth Inequality Taxation Economic System Climate change
  1. Since 2020, the wealthiest 1% of the world's population took nearly two-thirds of new wealth, significantly more than the rest of the population.
  2. Global poverty is worsening while the very richest individuals continue to amass huge amounts of wealth, creating an alarming level of inequality.
  3. Oxfam's report highlights the need for governments to increase taxes on the rich, invest in social services, and address the economic systems that benefit the wealthy.

Purpose Disruptors needs disrupting

Thoughts on Writing • 319 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
💼 Business Advertising Climate change Economics Funding
  1. The ad industry and climate movement should aim for better collaborations and campaigns that actually make a positive impact.
  2. It's important to critically evaluate the claims and research behind advertising campaigns related to climate change to ensure credibility and effectiveness.
  3. Narratives around climate action in advertising should be aspirational, inclusive, and focus on tangible positive changes rather than guilt or deprivation.