Headline News:
- Driving in Seattle or in nearby areas in the Puget Sound is driving in congestion. Ridership has boomed more than expected on light rail in Seattle, and perhaps this is a reason why. The regional transit authority now has more plans to grow this more efficient option – plans for the third phase of light-rail expansion. [bikocity]
Sound Transit light rail. Photo by Oran Viriyincy (some rights reserved)
- Hydraulic fracturing and unconventional natural gas development may be associated with health issues such as sinus problems, migraines, and fatigue, according to a peer-reviewed study. The study acknowledges its own limitations and says more research is necessary to determine whether fracturing caused the symptoms. [Bloomberg BNA]
- The UK can meet its energy and climate change targets without the Hinkley Point C nuclear plant, an Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit report found. More wind farms, gas-fired power stations, and demand management could save £1 billion a year “while keeping the lights on and meeting climate targets.” [This is The West Country]
- Some experts within the coal business say winning or losing the Clean Power Plan won’t affect coal’s fortunes greatly. Utilities are diversifying their energy portfolios because of market forces, including cheap natural gas, new technology making renewables more reliable, and reduction in demand. [West Virginia Public Broadcasting]
- For the first time since 1972, energy-associated CO2 emissions from coal are dropping below natural gas CO2 emissions. The Energy Information Administration’s latest Short-Term Energy Outlook reports that energy-related CO2 emissions from natural gas are expected to be 10% higher than coal emissions for 2016. [CleanTechnica]
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August 27 Green Energy News posted first on Green Energy Times
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