US Election 2024: Democratic Climate Platform Is Okay For 2020, But It’s 2024

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:56:40 +0000

With the release of the 2024 Democratic platform is a great opportunity to more finely determine how the Democratic party is considering climate action compared to other agenda items.

The post US Election 2024: Democratic Climate Platform Is Okay For 2020, But It’s 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

US Election 2024: Industrial Decarbonization

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 12:55:21 +0000

Four years ago, things looked bleak for federal action in the industrial sector. Biden and Harris’ current plan is light on specific climate action for industry as well. The committed Kigali Amendment and Paris Accord ratifications will have flow-down impacts of course. There are research dollars for low-carbon concrete and … [continued]

The post US Election 2024: Industrial Decarbonization appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:09:46 +0000

In the global fight against climate change, land use policies have emerged as a pivotal factor in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing community resilience. Urban planning that promotes compact, mixed-use development can significantly cut emissions from transportation by reducing the need for long commutes. Forestry management and sustainable agricultural … [continued]

The post US Election 2024: Land Use Climate Solutions Report Card appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

US Election 2024: Electrical Generation Decarbonization Report Card

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Wed, 17 Jul 2024 13:45:07 +0000

The reality of the United States’ actual trajectory on electrical generation belies the rhetoric of both Biden and Trump. As noted four years ago, Trump’s administration was against renewables, especially wind energy. The Department of Energy under Perry crafted a report calling for more coal generation, a report which excluded … [continued]

The post US Election 2024: Electrical Generation Decarbonization Report Card appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

US Election 2024: Setting The Stage For Climate Policy And Promises

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Mon, 01 Jul 2024 16:34:36 +0000

Four years ago, as the United States election cycle once again brought the presidency into contest in addition to the Senate and the House, CleanTechnica published a Presidential Climate Policy Report Card. It’s time again to contrast administrations. At the time, Trump’s and Pence’s climate legacy in office was clear, … [continued]

The post US Election 2024: Setting The Stage For Climate Policy And Promises appeared first on CleanTechnica.

Read more

A Modest Pumped Storage Proposal For Democratic Candidates

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 13 Dec 2019 18:25:58 +0000

Democratic candidates for President should elevate pumped storage hydro into a coal-country vote winner as well as a climate change winner

Read more

UPDATE: Democratic Candidates’ Climate Plans Comparison, Now With Mayor Pete

Credit to Author: Michael Barnard| Date: Fri, 08 Nov 2019 19:37:32 +0000

With Buttigieg surging, and CleanTechnica’s deep dives into the front runners (and Yang’s) plans completed, it’s time for the overview comparison, now with Mayor Pete added

Read more