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Our climate change debates are out of date

Noahpinion • 25588 implied HN points • 08 Sep 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Technology Policy Solar Power

Climate change debates need to adjust to the reality of cheap renewable energy like solar and batteries
Solar and batteries are leading a true technological revolution that is changing the energy landscape
The solar and battery revolution is reshaping climate debates towards optimism and away from outdated ideas like degrowth

Has the energy transition finally come to Farmington?

The Land Desk • 157 implied HN points • 17 Oct 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Energy transition Solar Power Environmental Impact

Farmington in New Mexico is undergoing an energy transition.
Officials gathered for the groundbreaking of the San Juan solar-plus-storage project.
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Asteroid mining for fun and profit

Wood From Eden • 144 implied HN points • 24 Feb 23

🔬 Science Solar Power

Mining asteroids for resources is feasible due to the low delta-v requirement for traveling to them.
Asteroids contain valuable metals and minerals like platinum, but the challenge lies in bringing them back to Earth profitably.
Producing goods in space, like water and solar mirrors, for use in space markets can be a profitable alternative to exporting resources back to Earth.

Street Notes 6: Solar panels aren’t just a climate solution

Parachute • 58 implied HN points • 02 Mar 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Solar Power Jobs Savings Green Technology

Solar panels offer more than just a climate solution - they bring value to individuals and communities.
Solar industry creates jobs for people of diverse backgrounds, offering stable career paths in a transitioning economy.
Solar power provides energy resilience, independence, cost savings, and financial security to households, transforming lives beyond environmental benefits.

Understanding the power of learning curves: Solar Power

nic thinks about things • 0 implied HN points • 10 Jul 23

🌞 Climate & Environment Solar Power Renewable Energy Environmental Impact

Germany's solar success was driven by strong incentives like feed-in tariffs.
Solar subsidies worked due to high demand, low regulations, and feasible scaling.
The key to making housing more affordable is allowing for more construction without red tape.

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Looking for a surefire winner? Here's the U.S. renewable that's truly sizzling.

Callaway Climate Insights • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jan 24

🌞 Climate & Environment Renewable Energy Solar Power U.S. Politics

The U.S. renewable sector is predicted to grow by 70% in the next two years.
Solar energy is emerging as the top winner in the U.S. renewables race.
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Will the world meet its green goals? Beijing will likely be the key to the outcome

Callaway Climate Insights • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24

🌞 Climate & Environment China Solar Power Renewable Energy

Beijing's actions will play a crucial role in whether the world meets its green goals
China is both a hero and a villain when it comes to coal consumption
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