Polluting Industries Dwarf Our Public Lands' Ability to Absorb Carbon
Amazingly, the emissions aren't counted, and regulations haven't kept up with company violations.
Policy/Trends
Interior Releases Fracking Regulations on Public Lands
The regulations are a step forward, but almost 700,000 people want fracking banned on public lands.
Executive Order Substantially Boosts Renewable Energy, Cuts Emissions in Federal Government
President Obama's executive order increases renewable energy to 30% of energy used by the federal government, while cutting emissions 40% by 2025.
Georgetown, Texas Runs on 100% Solar & Wind Next Year
The city will run on 100% renewable energy by simply contracting for locally-produced wind and solar.
First Green Bond in Asia Sells Out
The Asian Development Bank plans many more Green Bonds; and Vestas issued the first pure-play corporate green bond.
SolarCity Moves Toward Becoming a Utility
The company is filling the gap left by utilities with microgrid-as-a-service - which can be scaled to basically be the next-generation grid!
Africa Commits to Green Economy, Better Protection of Natural Resources
The Cairo Declaration also demands global warming be limited to 1.5C by 2100.
Small Town USA Could Lead on 100% Renewable Energy
While Michigan will reach 10% renewable electricity this year, many towns and cities could get 100%.
NY State Moves to Implement Transition to Distributed Generation
Utilities must deliver their plans by the end of this year - on how they will transition to distributed energy supplied from thousands of small generators.
Activism Works for Net Neutrality, We Got It!
The FCC voted along party lines to reclassify the Internet as a public utility, keeping a level playing field for everyone.