Category: Climate change
Europe’s Decisive Decade: How Electric Vehicles Will Transform Continent By 2035
Europe stands at the doorstep of a decisive decade for electric vehicles. Over the next ten years, the continent’s major automotive markets — Germany, France, Italy, Spain, and the Netherlands — will see battery-electric vehicles dominate new car sales. This shift is driven largely by strong policy mandates, technological improvements, … [continued]
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Macomb official calls for Ambassador Hoekstra to “make some noise” about Canadian wildfire smoke
Macomb County Commissioner Candice Miller is urging Pete Hoekstra, the U.S. Ambassador to Canada, to push for action on wildfire smoke affecting Michigan’s air quality.
Heat Waves — U.S. Electricity Peak Demand Set New Records Twice in July
Electricity demand in the Lower 48 states exceeded previous peaks on two days in the last week of July. Hot weather, which increases electricity demand for cooling, combined with an underlying trend of demand increases, pushed coincident peak demand for the Lower 48 states to a high of 758,053 megawatts (MW) … [continued]
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Fall turkey hunting licenses in Michigan made easier thanks to new system
A new licensing system from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will make fall turkey hunting more streamlined. The new system will be in place for the fall turkey season, which begins on Sept. 15 and runs through Nov. 14. The goal is to make outdoor recreation more available while promoting a healthy turkey population.
Canada’s Fossil Fuel Funding Faces Growing Legal Risks After ICJ Ruling
British Columbia recently announced $200 million in fresh funding to support Cedar LNG, a floating liquefied natural gas export terminal near Kitimat. The money is earmarked primarily to build transmission infrastructure, including a new 287 kV line, substation upgrades, and distribution networks needed to supply the facility entirely with renewable … [continued]
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