Headline News:
- “Millions Of Barrels Of Oil Nobody Wants Are Floating In The Ocean” • Oil demand is in freefall, thanks to green technology and a pandemic. Oil is at its lowest price in decades, but that hasn’t stopped production. There are now millions and millions of barrels of crude stuck on massive oil tankers, waiting for things to go back to normal. [CleanTechnica]
Oil tanker (Cloudapple, Wikimedia Commons)
- “Wildlife Destruction ‘Not A Slippery Slope But A Series Of Cliff Edges'” • Wildlife species will die out and natural ecosystems collapse in the near future if the climate crisis goes unchecked, scientists have warned. New research shows that the natural world is at far greater risk from climate breakdown than previously thought. [The Guardian]
- “Despite Trump’s Big Talk, US Coal Production Falls To Lowest Levels Since 1981” • Based on weekly production estimates, S&P Global Market Intelligence has said that US coal production through the first quarter of 2020 fell to its lowest level since 1981, with production estimates suggesting only 151 million tonnes of coal were produced. [RenewEconomy]
- “Tesla Virtual Power Plant In South Australia Outperforms Expectations” • Last year, Tesla, with cooperation of the South Australian government, created a virtual power plant based on 1,000 rooftop solar systems and Powerwall batteries. The system worked better than expected, making the entire grid more stable. Now, Tesla wants to expand it. [CleanTechnica]
- “Seabrook Nuclear Plant Undergoes Refueling During The Pandemic” • NextEra Energy Seabrook nuclear power plant is undergoing its regular refueling, though the COVID-19 crisis is offering unforeseen limitations, according to the NRC. Social distancing guidelines must be followed during both refueling work and inspections. [Seacoastonline.com]
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April 9 Green Energy News posted first on Green Energy Times
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