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Three small Christmas presents

The Crucial Years • 1604 implied HN points • 19 Dec 24
🌞 Climate & Environment Environmental Policy Sustainable energy Climate justice Climate Science
  1. Some big oil companies are planning to build new gas plants to power energy-hungry data centers for AI. But experts suggest that solar farms next to these centers would be a quicker and cleaner solution.
  2. A recent ruling in Montana gave children a constitutional right to a clean environment, aiming to protect their future from climate change. This could inspire similar lawsuits in other states.
  3. In Germany, many people are installing solar panels on their balconies, leading to significant savings on electricity bills. This trend is spreading to Spain and could be a game-changer for apartment living.

Review 2023 - Energy

nicosmid • 19 implied HN points • 30 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Bitcoin Mining Sustainable energy Environmental Impact Energy consumption
  1. Bitcoin mining power usage in 2023 was around 16-18 GW with over 50% coming from renewable sources.
  2. Bitcoin mining industry leads in using sustainable energy and saw a significant increase in the mix of renewable sources.
  3. Bitcoin miners can operate independently of traditional power grids and 75.3% of off-grid mining relies on sustainable energy.

Headlines from a Warming World no.9

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 09 Nov 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Policy Disaster Management Sustainable energy
  1. Fossil fuel producers are planning to increase production, which goes against promises to limit global warming. This could lead to massive carbon emissions that make it harder to meet climate goals.
  2. Hurricane Otis caused severe destruction in Acapulco, affecting infrastructure and leaving many without basic necessities. This shows that we need better disaster management and preparedness for extreme weather.
  3. Coral reefs are declining rapidly, but efforts are underway to restore them through innovative projects. Healthy reefs are crucial for marine life and help protect coastlines, so these restoration efforts are really important.

Rising Tides, Rising Temperatures: A Future Uncertain

Adetokunbo Sees • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 25
🌞 Climate & Environment Climate change Environmental Policy Fossil fuels Greenhouse Gases Sustainable energy
  1. Carbon dioxide emissions are rising, and we're relying heavily on fossil fuels for energy. This situation makes it hard to meet climate goals.
  2. If we continue with our current practices, we could see significant increases in global warming and more extreme weather events by 2050.
  3. To avoid a tough future, everyone needs to come together to support better climate policies and raise awareness about climate change.
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