Guest Contributor, Author at CleanTechnica

How Will The EV Transition Affect Real Estate Planning?

Guest Contributor — Sun, 28 May 2023 16:11:07 +0000

Itselectric Public Curbside EV charging. Image courtesy of itselectric.

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NOAA: How Greenhouse Gas Pollution Amplified Global Warming in 2022

Guest Contributor — Sun, 28 May 2023 04:35:51 +0000

“The AGGI is derived from highly accurate measurements of greenhouse gases in air samples collected around the world,” said Vanda Grubišić, Ph.D, director of NOAA’s Global Monitoring Laboratory (GML). “It continues to rise despite international efforts to curb emission of greenhouse gases from fossil fuels that seem to be falling short of their targets.”

Nevada Clean Energy Transmission Projects Go Forward Thanks To Biden-Harris Admin

Guest Contributor — Sat, 27 May 2023 03:01:20 +0000

The Blue Mountain geothermal plant in Humboldt County, Nevada. Photo by Dennis Schroeder, NREL.

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Global Transition to Electric Vehicles Needs Urgent Support, Report Warns

Guest Contributor — Fri, 26 May 2023 20:35:52 +0000

Photo by Malhar Garud on Unsplash

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Photo by Malhar Garud

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House Upholds President Biden’s Solar Tariff Veto

Guest Contributor — Thu, 25 May 2023 20:35:16 +0000

Today the U.S. House of Representatives failed to achieve the two-thirds majority necessary to override the President’s veto of the Congressional Review Act legislation that would overturn his two-year solar tariff moratorium. Following is a statement from Abigail Ross Hopper, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on this development: “Today’s vote […]

May As National Wildfire Awareness Month: 10 Tips To Prevent Wildfires

Guest Contributor — Wed, 24 May 2023 23:35:33 +0000

The Lava Fire near Christmas Valley and Ft. Fort Rock, Oregon was ignited by lightning. Photo by Bureau of Land Management.

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Ask A Scientist: Calling Out The Companies Responsible For Western Wildfires

Guest Contributor — Wed, 24 May 2023 21:35:03 +0000

Lightning started the Cougar Creek Fire in Washington and it grew to be over 41,000 acres a month after it started. Photo by Bureau of Land Management.

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As Debt Ceiling Negotiations Continue, Renewable Energy Groups Urge Congress to Enact Bipartisan Transmission Permitting Legislation

Guest Contributor — Wed, 24 May 2023 03:57:10 +0000

WASHINGTON, D.C. — With permitting reform discussions occurring in Congress this week and debt ceiling negotiations continuing, leading national renewable energy organizations sent a letter to House and Senate leadership urging the enactment of bipartisan transmission permitting legislation that builds on the transformational clean energy policies included in the Inflation Reduction Act. “Research shows that […]

Tesla Brand Loyalty Still Very High, Tesla Stealing Sales From Toyota & Honda

Guest Contributor — Wed, 24 May 2023 03:52:13 +0000

Tesla’s brand loyalty has been notably high compared to some automakers, and with recent price cuts, the company has made it appealing for many to stick with the brand. As some express concerns about the current macroeconomic conditions, increasing competition, and the CEO’s public persona, data show that Tesla’s brand loyalty still appears to be […]

US Electricity from Renewable Energy Beat Electricity from Coal or Nuclear in 2022

Guest Contributor — Mon, 22 May 2023 22:51:09 +0000

Since 2007, the use of coal for electricity generation has generally been in decline, while the use of renewables has been on the rise. Electricity generation from nuclear had remained relatively flat over the last two decades but has experienced a slight decline in recent years. In 2022, net generation of electricity from renewables reached […]

Number World’s Farms To Halve By 2100

Guest Contributor — Mon, 22 May 2023 19:18:43 +0000

Small farm. Image courtesy of Cynthia Shahan | CleanTechnica.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/03/Farm-Agriculture-Cynthia-Shahan-CleanTechnica-e1684783103307-400x200.jpeg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/03/Farm-Agriculture-Cynthia-Shahan-CleanTechnica-e1684783103307-800x400.jpeg" />“The size of the farm and the number of farms that exist are associated with key environmental and social outcomes.”

A Toxic Tour Helps Convey What Fenceline Communities Experience

Guest Contributor — Sun, 21 May 2023 02:33:52 +0000

Three colleagues from the Union of Concerned Scientists and I were invited to participate in a Toxics Tour in Kansas City. The experience was extremely valuable and I recommend it, especially if you are someone like me who works on environmental justice issues but doesn’t live in a frontline community. Reading articles and books, or […]

Global Temperatures To Reach New Records In Next 5 Years

Guest Contributor — Sat, 20 May 2023 01:52:19 +0000

Image courtesy of DALL·E

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/global-heating-new-records-DALL-E-400x210.png" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/global-heating-new-records-DALL-E-800x421.png" />Geneva, 17 May 2023 (WMO) — Global temperatures are likely to surge to record levels in the next five years, fueled by heat-trapping greenhouse gases and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to a new update issued by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). There is a 66% likelihood that the annual average near-surface global […]

More Than 50% Of World’s Large Lakes Are Drying Up

Guest Contributor — Fri, 19 May 2023 14:50:01 +0000

Image courtesy of Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences at the University of Colorado Boulder.
CIRES is a partnership of NOAA and CU Boulder.

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New 1st-in-Nation Electric Vehicle Charging Report Shows High Usage & Reliability at Curbside Plugs Across NYC

Guest Contributor — Fri, 19 May 2023 02:57:58 +0000

Photo credit: NYCFC

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/03/flo_launch_2022_lockup_image-e1684465058305-400x220.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/03/flo_launch_2022_lockup_image-e1684465058305-800x440.jpg" />NYC DOT releases nation’s first evaluation report on curbside electric vehicle charging, examining first 18 months of City’s pilot program Nearly 50,000 charging sessions recorded, with utilization rates growing steadily over course of pilot Charging infrastructure has been remarkably reliable, with charger uptime at 99.9% NEW YORK — New York City Department of Transportation (NYC […]

The U.S. Geological Survey Invests Millions to Map Critical-Mineral Resources in Alaska

Guest Contributor — Thu, 18 May 2023 17:40:30 +0000

Bismuth.
Image in Public Domain.
Photographer:
Scott Horvath,
Bureau Social Media Lead, USGS.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/Bismuthinite-IMG_9279-e1684424716758-400x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/Bismuthinite-IMG_9279-e1684424716758-800x400.jpg" />The U.S. Geological Survey will invest more than $5.8 million to map critical-mineral resources in Alaska in partnership with the Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys. This partnership is a key step in securing a reliable and sustainable supply of the critical minerals that are essential to everything from household appliances and electronics to […]

Loophole: How Ineligible Electric Cars Can Still Qualify for $7,500 Tax Credit

Guest Contributor — Thu, 18 May 2023 02:19:09 +0000

Recent changes to federal regulations deemed certain electric vehicles no longer eligible for the full $7,500 tax credit. However, a loophole has been spotted that restores eligibility to nearly any EV, whether from Tesla or other automakers. After the list of EVs qualifying for the full credit was cut significantly last month, some have discovered […]

China’s Electric Car Emissions Reductions Increasing Rapidly Over Time

Guest Contributor — Thu, 18 May 2023 01:39:32 +0000

Credit: Wang et al. via PNAS Nexus

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/pgad123f3-1-400x261.jpeg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/pgad123f3-1-800x522.jpeg" />Chinese EVs achieve greater emissions reductions over time due to improved efficiency and a greener power grid, states a study. While over 10% of Chinese car sales are now electric, the entire life cycle of EVs still generates carbon emissions. Shaojun Zhang and colleagues conducted comprehensive “cradle-to-grave” assessments of EVs in 2015 and 2020, covering […]

President Joe Biden Saves USA’s Solar Energy Economy with Solar Tariff Veto

Guest Contributor — Wed, 17 May 2023 15:07:43 +0000

Official White House Photo by David Lienemann (cropped 2:1)

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Official White House photo by David Lienemann, modified by CleanTechnica.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/01/biden-white-house-400x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/01/biden-white-house-800x400.jpg" />Message to the House of Representatives — President’s Veto of H.J. Res. 39 TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES: “I am returning herewith without my approval H.J. Res. 39, a resolution that would disapprove the Department of Commerce’s rule titled ‘Procedures Covering Suspension of Liquidation, Duties and Estimated Duties in Accord With Presidential Proclamation 10414.’ “For […]

NOAA & NSF Researching Insurance Industry’s Climate Needs — New Research Center

Guest Contributor — Wed, 17 May 2023 14:40:49 +0000

Image courtesy of NOAA.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/12/IMAGE-for-112420-5-named-storms-2020-Atlantic-Hurricane-Season-NOAA-Satellites-LANDSCAPE_1-270x129.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/12/IMAGE-for-112420-5-named-storms-2020-Atlantic-Hurricane-Season-NOAA-Satellites-LANDSCAPE_1-570x272.jpg" />Whether you own a home, a business, or other assets, insurance is an important part of any budgetary calculation involving protection of property. While the insurance and reinsurance sector are at the forefront of translating weather and climate information into financial and societal risks, the industry’s focus has been on use of catastrophe models rather […]

Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn’s Quiet Executive Leadership

Guest Contributor — Tue, 16 May 2023 03:03:19 +0000

Image courtesy of Tesla

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/10/2022.Q3-tesla-gigafactory-texas-austin-investor-relations-OFFICIAL-e1673635894653-400x200.png" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/10/2022.Q3-tesla-gigafactory-texas-austin-investor-relations-OFFICIAL-e1673635894653-800x399.png" />While many Tesla fans are familiar with CEO Elon Musk’s unique management style, there is another executive who has helped implement his vision and keep the company moving forward. Since 2019, scaling electric vehicle production from a financial standpoint has been the work of Tesla’s Chief Financial Officer Zachary Kirkhorn. Kirkhorn has been Tesla’s CFO […]

What Does A “Normal” Year Of Wildfires Look Like In a Changing Climate?

Guest Contributor — Mon, 15 May 2023 20:35:17 +0000

Smoke from wildfires covered the western United States, as shown in this image captured by NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellite 17 (GOES-17).
Credits: NASA Earth Observatory / Lauren Dauphin / Data from NASA’s GEOS-5 and NOAA’s GOES-17 satellite

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Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha Hits Myanmar, Bangladesh

Guest Contributor — Mon, 15 May 2023 16:49:36 +0000

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/image1170x530cropped-400x181.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/image1170x530cropped-800x362.jpg" />Extremely Severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha made landfall on 14 May in Myanmar, near the border with Bangladesh, accompanied by sustained winds of 180-190 km/h and violent gusts, torrential rainfall, and flooding. The WMO community provided forecasts and meteorological support to humanitarian agencies to help them mobilize against this dangerous threat for hundreds of thousands of […]

Can Tesla’s Price War Accelerate Electrification?

Guest Contributor — Sat, 13 May 2023 11:01:34 +0000

Is Tesla The Company Of The Decade Or About To Crash?

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/Tesla-Model-3-Tesla-Model-Y-green-wrap-watermark-e1684995360523-400x238.jpeg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/Tesla-Model-3-Tesla-Model-Y-green-wrap-watermark-e1684995360523-800x476.jpeg" />Tesla’s price reductions in the first quarter of the year have sent waves through the auto industry. As legacy automakers and startups both try to catch up to Tesla’s electric vehicle dominance, some are wondering if the automaker’s price cuts could actually spur on a quicker transition to EVs. While the affordability of EVs remains […]

Rooftop Solar Panels Could Power One-Third Of US Manufacturing Sector

Guest Contributor — Fri, 12 May 2023 16:25:45 +0000

Despite having the potential to cover 13.6% of the national electricity demand, rooftop solar arrays currently account for just 2.2% of the electricity grid mix.

Op-Ed: 4 Reasons to Boycott “How to Blow Up a Pipeline”

Guest Contributor — Thu, 11 May 2023 23:55:07 +0000

ExxonMobil and big polluters delight in anything that equates those trying to solve the global climate crisis with criminality. That’s why I’m boycotting the movie How to Blow Up a Pipeline. And if you’re climate-concerned, I’m making a case here for you to join me. The movie is based on a manifesto by Andreas Malm, […]

Solar-Powered Balloons Detect Mysterious Sounds in the Stratosphere

Guest Contributor — Thu, 11 May 2023 22:10:42 +0000

The stratosphere is the second layer of the Earth’s atmosphere. Image courtesy of NASA.

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An A to Z Of Fossil Fuel Industry Deception

Guest Contributor — Wed, 10 May 2023 17:55:23 +0000

This year has brought new evidence of what major fossil fuel companies knew and when about the role their products play in climate change, as well as what they did in spite of what they knew. The evidence builds on revelations from the US House Committee on Oversight and Reform’s investigation during the last Congress […]

Tesla Brings Back the Model 3 Long Range

Guest Contributor — Tue, 09 May 2023 23:10:23 +0000

Photo by Zach Shahan, CleanTechnica.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/01/Tesla-Model-3-White-Grey-Kick-Gas-3-CleanTechnica-e1683659283541-400x200.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2020/01/Tesla-Model-3-White-Grey-Kick-Gas-3-CleanTechnica-e1683659283541-800x400.jpg" />Tesla’s Model 3 is its most popular sedan, and now the automaker has added a highly coveted variant of the electric vehicle back to its online order configurator. The variant, the Model 3 Long Range, is now available again, after being discontinued last August due to high demand. Last week, Tesla reintroduced the Model 3 […]

2 Long-Term Tesla Stock Selling Points

Guest Contributor — Tue, 09 May 2023 05:00:54 +0000

Following Tesla’s first-quarter earnings report last month, the company’s stock has fallen a bit as some air concerns about margins and net profits. Still, some Tesla shareholders are looking at a few key details to keep their focus on long-term potential, some of which were also discussed in the earnings report. In recent weeks, The […]

Returning Solar Panel Production to US Can Speed Decarbonization

Guest Contributor — Tue, 09 May 2023 02:10:42 +0000

Image credit: US Bureau of Land Management

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Elon Musk’s Long-Term Bet On Tesla Full Self-Driving

Guest Contributor — Sun, 07 May 2023 04:52:00 +0000

During Tesla’s recent first-quarter earnings call, CEO Elon Musk focused on Full Self-Driving as a future value driver for the company. While some analysts shared concerns around price cuts affecting the company’s margins, Musk reassured investors that Tesla’s FSD could still bring in significant revenue — even if its cars sold at zero profit. In […]

My First EV — Part IV: 2023 Chevy Bolt EUV or 2020 Tesla Model 3?

Guest Contributor — Sat, 06 May 2023 05:06:27 +0000

When I decided last year to buy an electric car, the first one I considered was the Tesla Model 3. (See “My First EV – Part I.”) I test drove one at the dealer and took notes. After trying the Kia Niro EV, Hyundai Kona EV, and VW ID.4, I ended up buying a Chevy […]

Tesla Model Y Now Cheaper Than Average U.S. Vehicle

Guest Contributor — Sat, 06 May 2023 00:09:26 +0000

Photo by Zach Shahan | CleanTechnica

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/03/Tesla-Model-Y-red-Model-3-white-Model-S-purple-fleet-Supercharging-CleanTechnica-Watermark-e1683333552614-400x256.jpeg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/03/Tesla-Model-Y-red-Model-3-white-Model-S-purple-fleet-Supercharging-CleanTechnica-Watermark-e1683333552614-800x512.jpeg" />Throughout the year, Tesla has set the bar for vehicle pricing in the auto industry, as many automakers work to scale their first few electric vehicles. Following Tesla’s sweeping price reductions since the beginning of the year, pricing on the company’s Model Y SUV has officially dipped below that of the average car in the […]

Clean Fleets Rule Slated To Deliver Healthier Air For Californians

Guest Contributor — Fri, 05 May 2023 19:50:19 +0000

A Volvo VNR Electric charges at the high-powered chargers available to fleets at TEC Equipment, Fontana.
Image courtesy of Volvo Trucks

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/image002-e1657815105903-400x266.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2022/07/image002-e1657815105903-800x533.jpg" />In the coming years, Californians will begin to see a massive switch away from highly polluting fossil-fueled trucks to zero-emission electric trucks. Why? Because last week, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) made history by unanimously adopting what is perhaps the most transformative clean trucks regulation ever considered — the Advanced Clean Fleets (ACF) rule. […]

U.S. Senate Solar Tariff Vote Threatens 30,000 American Jobs

Guest Contributor — Thu, 04 May 2023 21:15:11 +0000

“Any legislation that threatens 30,000 American jobs and weakens our nation’s energy security to this degree should be dead on arrival."

Getting to Work on Workplace Charging

Guest Contributor — Thu, 04 May 2023 10:50:59 +0000

The U.S. Census Bureau estimated in 2019 that there were 6.1 million employers in the United States. However, as of early 2021, there were estimated to be fewer than 10,000 chargers at workplaces. With transportation now the largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in the United States, the country must rapidly scale the adoption of […]

My Tour of Lightning eMotors

Guest Contributor — Thu, 04 May 2023 04:40:53 +0000

Carrying forward the spirit of innovation at an HP Legacy site

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Lightning HQ aerial photograph. Carrying forward the spirit of innovation at an HP legacy site.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/Lightning-HQ-Aerial-cropped-1-1536x903-1-400x235.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/Lightning-HQ-Aerial-cropped-1-1536x903-1-800x470.jpg" />I was impressed pulling into the lot at Lightning eMotors. A hundred or more white vans from Ford and GM were arrayed in rows, waiting for their turn to be transformed into battery electric vehicles (BEVs). Lightning eMotors, covered by CleanTechnica in 2021 here, here, and here, specializes in creating powertrains and electric conversions for […]

Tesla “Low” Regenerative Braking Coming Back (It Seems)

Guest Contributor — Thu, 04 May 2023 01:55:53 +0000

Photo of Tesla store by Zach Shahan/CleanTechnica.

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3D Radar Scan Provides Clues About Threats To Iconic Alaskan Glacier

Guest Contributor — Wed, 03 May 2023 13:35:46 +0000

In southeast Alaska, Malaspina Glacier spills out onto the coastal plain as a pancake of ice. Image courtesy of
Brandon Tober/University of Arizona

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Some Wall Street Takes On Tesla’s Q1 2023 Earnings

Guest Contributor — Wed, 03 May 2023 03:58:35 +0000

Image courtesy of Cynthia Shahan, CleanTechnica

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG_9250-2-e1683086341931-400x226.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2023/05/IMG_9250-2-e1683086341931-800x452.jpg" />Tesla’s Q1 earnings call saw mixed responses from Wall Street, largely due to how its price cuts affected its margins during the quarter. Still, CEO Elon Musk’s promise for a future of significant profitability based on its Full Self-Driving system is keeping some analysts bullish, despite uncertain economic conditions. During the earnings call, Musk pointed […]

Elon Musk’s Latest Statements On The Tesla Cybertruck

Guest Contributor — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 21:25:47 +0000

Inside the Tesla Cybertruck (Source: Tesla)

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Why ARK Invest Predicts Tesla Stock Will Hit $2,000 By 2027

Guest Contributor — Sun, 30 Apr 2023 01:15:35 +0000

Photo by Zach Shahan | CleanTechnica.

" data-medium-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/12/Tesla-Model-3-white-sunset-Zach-Shahan-CleanTechnica-e1682817021399-400x281.jpg" data-large-file="https://cleantechnica.com/files/2019/12/Tesla-Model-3-white-sunset-Zach-Shahan-CleanTechnica-e1682817021399-800x562.jpg" />Cathie Wood, CEO of investment management firm ARK Invest, has long been bullish on Tesla. Wood recently explained why she thinks Tesla’s stock could hit at least $2,000 by 2027, representing “one of the most important investment opportunities of our lifetimes.” Wood expects Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) beta to someday support a fleet of robotaxis, […]

Solar Power in The Arctic & Antarctica

Guest Contributor — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 21:05:28 +0000

Image: NOAA https://photolib.noaa.gov/Collections/Paths-Less-Taken/Other/emodule/1516/eitem/98528

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Photo by Mike Dunn, NOAA Climate Program Office, NABOS 2006 Expedition

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California Reaches EV Sales Goal Two Years Early

Guest Contributor — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:05:07 +0000

Tesla and other electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common on California’s roads, and the state recently surpassed an important EV adoption milestone. More buyers than ever are going electric, supporting the state’s plans to ban new gas car sales by 2035. Data released by the California Energy Commission show that the state’s buyers have purchased […]