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Full Circle

Doomberg • 8635 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Global impact Energy transition
  1. Germany's energy strategy has led to a self-induced mess with the dismantling of nuclear reactors and reliance on coal, showing the consequences of climate initiatives on a national scale.
  2. The destruction of Nord Stream pipelines has raised questions about the involvement of political leaders and the lack of clarity or accountability regarding the incidents.
  3. Germany's shift towards expanding gas-fired power plants to compensate for the exit from coal showcases the challenges and complexities of transitioning to sustainable energy sources.

Um, I think we all just won

The Crucial Years • 3816 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Policy Fossil fuels Climate Impacts Renewable Energy Activism
  1. Biden's decision to halt the biggest fossil fuel expansion on earth is a major win in standing up to the fossil fuel industry.
  2. Exporting natural gas can raise prices for American consumers, and Biden's stance could help in reducing inflation.
  3. The decision is seen as both brave and strategic, aiming to gain support from young climate-conscious voters and addressing concerns about future impacts on greenhouse gas emissions.

Oof. A Small Step Forward, and then...

The Crucial Years • 1155 implied HN points • 15 Feb 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Fossil fuels Renewable Energy Environmental Activism Climate Science
  1. The rich individuals or entities may not fully grasp or prioritize the urgency of the environmental crisis, as shown by certain investment decisions.
  2. Some significant steps towards divesting from fossil fuels have been taken, indicating a gradual shift away from reliance on them.
  3. Financial institutions like banks withdrawing from environmental initiatives could hinder progress towards decarbonization and indicate a shift in priorities.

An odd silence

The Crucial Years • 2630 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Activism
  1. The global climate crisis is not receiving the attention it deserves in mainstream media.
  2. Record-high temperatures and other alarming climate events are being overshadowed by more 'headline-friendly' news stories.
  3. The urgency and scale of the climate crisis require swift and unprecedented action, even though these changes may not fit into traditional news narratives.
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Different Kinds of Winning

The Crucial Years • 966 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy Fossil fuels Adaptation Finance Policy
  1. There is a potential victory on pausing LNG exports, which could impact Biden's campaign and the planet positively.
  2. Campaigners and new data have highlighted the detrimental impact of LNG exports on the climate and American consumers.
  3. The administration's decision on LNG exports can be a crucial win for climate action and Biden's re-election efforts.

Expanding liquefied natural gas: A bad, short-sighted strategy

The Climate Brink • 412 implied HN points • 29 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Policy Renewable Energy Fossil fuels
  1. Expanding LNG infrastructure may reduce emissions short-term by displacing coal, but it locks in higher emissions in the long run.
  2. U.S. consumers now pay global prices for natural gas due to increased LNG exports, exposing them to international price fluctuations.
  3. Exporting LNG compromises U.S. energy security, as global pricing allows foreign powers to influence prices and threaten economic stability.

Renewable Milestones: Scotland's Excess Energy and China's Solar Surge in 2023

The Planet • 353 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Climate Science Greenhouse Gases Global Warming
  1. Scotland's renewable energy sector surpassed 100% of electricity demand, a 26% increase from the previous year
  2. The fossil fuel industry funded early climate science, including the development of the iconic 'Keeling curve'
  3. China installed a record-breaking 216.9 gigawatts of solar capacity in 2023, surpassing any other nation

Data Dump: Oil and Gas Spills

The Land Desk • 432 implied HN points • 19 Jan 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Fossil fuels Natural Gas Environmental Impact
  1. Headlines often focus on calamities related to clean energy, overlooking the more deadly impacts of oil and gas infrastructure.
  2. Oil and gas incidents, like hazardous material spills and pipeline failures, occur regularly and have significant environmental and societal consequences.
  3. Media coverage tends to sensationalize clean energy accidents while downplaying the frequent and impactful mishaps in the oil and gas industry.

Forget Conspiracy Theories

The Crucial Years • 1773 implied HN points • 24 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Fossil fuels Renewable Energy Climate Activism Natural Disasters
  1. Conspiracy theories distract from what's happening in plain sight, like Blackrock appointing the CEO of a major oil company to its board.
  2. Financial institutions are backtracking on their commitments to decarbonize portfolios, favoring profits over addressing the climate crisis.
  3. Leaders like Brad Lander are taking a stand against financial ties to the fossil fuel industry, recognizing the need for real accountability and action.

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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.

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.

Reflexive Realism on Climate Change

The Joyous Struggle • 197 implied HN points • 29 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Fossil fuels
  1. Pension funds' investments in fossil fuels can unknowingly support the climate crisis.
  2. Moving pensions away from fossil fuels can help shape a different reality and combat climate change.
  3. Divesting from fossil fuels and investing in renewable energy can have significant financial, social, and environmental impacts.

Free Hong

The Crucial Years • 597 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Activism Renewable Energy Environmental justice Fossil fuels
  1. Hong Thi Minh is a brave climate activist from Vietnam who faced arrest for speaking out about climate crisis and coal use.
  2. Telling the truth about climate crisis can be dangerous in countries with oppressive governments, leading to arrests of activists.
  3. Supporting brave activists like Hong through global advocacy and pressure on governments is crucial for protecting human rights and advancing climate action.

Just how Green is this low carbon concrete?

ESG Hound • 461 implied HN points • 19 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Green Technology Carbon Emissions Sustainability Fossil fuels
  1. Low-carbon concrete can have significantly lower GHG emissions compared to traditional concrete production.
  2. CarbonBuilt's technology involves using industrial materials and CO2 to reduce emissions and store carbon in solid form.
  3. It is important to consider the entire supply chain and potential environmental impacts when assessing the sustainability of green products.

Top Sustainable Book Recommendations

Green Graphic Design • 78 implied HN points • 15 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Sustainability Political Impact Environmental justice Greenwashing Fossil fuels
  1. All We Can Save is a great starting point to learn more about climate crisis solutions.
  2. A Planet to Win gives hope and insight into why a better future is needed for all aspects of life.
  3. This Changes Everything exposes the intersection of capitalism and climate crisis, offering a new perspective on traditional solutions.

Stranded Assets & Our Climate Future

God's Spies by Thomas Neuburger • 60 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Fossil fuels Activism
  1. The stranded assets problem in the fossil fuel industry involves financial, political, and environmental challenges.
  2. There is a need for a more radical climate movement to address the inaction of the fossil fuel industry and financial institutions.
  3. Political means may not be sufficient to force the necessary changes, so alternate strategies must be considered.

Environmental Readings To Start Your Week

crimeandpunishment • 78 implied HN points • 22 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Issues Climate change Fossil fuels Renewable Energy
  1. Reading about environmental issues can help fill gaps in our knowledge and understanding.
  2. With the current climate crisis, we need to shift towards a more proactive and holistic approach to protecting our planet.
  3. Reading reliable sources can educate us on environmental issues and empower us to advocate for necessary changes.

Did the Energy Crisis Accelerate The Energy Transition?

Apricitas Economics • 37 implied HN points • 23 Apr 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy crisis Renewable Energy Carbon Emissions Fossil fuels
  1. The global economy heavily relies on fossil fuels despite efforts to transition to cleaner energy sources.
  2. Efficiency gains and investment due to the recent energy crisis accelerated the growth of wind and solar energy.
  3. Different countries responded to the crisis in diverse ways, with some increasing reliance on coal, hindering the energy transition.

Navigating the complexity of our energy crisis: Towards a future of collective new Wohlstand

Anima Mundi • 20 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Energy crisis Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Global impact Sustainability
  1. Our energy economy heavily relies on finite fossil fuels leading to a crisis
  2. Transitioning to renewable energy is essential but faces challenges from vested interests and political inertia
  3. The future calls for a paradigm shift towards sustainability, cooperation, and local resilience

A Corrupted COP

The Crucial Years • 2 HN points • 28 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate Crisis Fossil fuels Environmental justice Carbon Emissions
  1. New revelations show the unethical behaviors of some oil-rich nations in leveraging oil and gas deals globally.
  2. Documents reveal plans by countries like Saudi Arabia to increase fossil fuel usage, undermining global climate efforts.
  3. The actions of oil companies and countries to maintain profit from fossil fuels instead of transitioning to cleaner energy sources can have severe consequences for the planet.

Multinational companies as "Mothers of lack of integrity" on Global Warming

Adetokunbo Sees • 1 HN point • 16 Feb 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Global Warming Fossil fuels Carbon Emissions Clean Energy Regulations
  1. Multinational companies are failing to uphold their promises to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
  2. Many global companies prioritize profits over commitments to combatting global warming
  3. Global banks contribute significant financing to fossil fuel companies, exacerbating climate change issues

Green Imperialism

A Natural Language • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Fossil fuels Mining Imperialism
  1. There is little data to support tracking or curbing carbon emissions tied to consumption or industrialized activities.
  2. Blindly phasing out fossil fuels could lead to economic dislocation and food shortages.
  3. Green tech, conservancies, and mining are interconnected and can perpetuate imperialism through different means.

Gas Stories

The False Consensus Effect • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 21
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Activism Renewable Energy Fossil fuels Climate Crisis Pollution
  1. Furnace trouble can be fixed temporarily, but it's important to address the underlying issue to avoid repetitive problems.
  2. The urgency to reduce carbon emissions is emphasized, pushing for significant lifestyle changes to combat global warming.
  3. Political decisions can have detrimental consequences, and it's crucial for individuals to advocate for environmental protection to prevent harmful practices like hydrofracking.