Headline News:
- “US Lawmakers Stiff Solar, Wind Gets Modest Victory In Tax Deal” • After months of lobbying, the clean energy industry secured minimal tax credit extensions in the $1.37 trillion end-of-year deal. It included $250 million for programs to aid advanced nuclear reactors, but solar power and electric vehicles were left out of the deal. [Greentech Media]
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- “Australia Heatwave: Nation Endures Hottest Day On Record” • Australia has experienced its hottest day on record with the national average for high temperature reaching 40.9°C (105.6°F). The Bureau of Meteorology said heat on 17 December exceeded the previous record of 40.3°C set on 7 January 2013. Some places had high temperatures of 45°C. [BBC]
- “Earth’s Hottest Decade On Record Capped By Years Of Extreme Storms And Deadly Wildfires” • Deadly heat waves, wildfires, and pervasive flooding in 2019 punctuated a decade of climate extremes that may show global warming kicking into overdrive. Scientists say 2019 was Earth’s second-warmest year on record. [InsideClimate News]
- “Insurance Companies Are Refusing To Back Coal Projects Over Environmental Concerns” • Coal is said to be the most polluting fuel for CO₂. It should be unsurprising that the past few years have seen a rise in insurance firms refusing to provide the industry coverage. In the US and Australia, four big companies have done so since March. [The New Economy]
- “Maryland Gov Hogan Backs New Energy Plan; Promises 100% Clean Energy By 2040” • Maryland Gov Larry Hogan outlined his plans on clean energy for the 2020 legislative session. Under his proposal, the state would no longer grant renewable energy incentives for burning trash to generate electricity. That includes black liquor from paper making. [WTOP]
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December 18 Green Energy News posted first on Green Energy Times
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