Multi-Mapping The Subway
7 Alternate Versions of the New York City Subway Map http://t.co/VyitXY4dko #Top20 pic.twitter.com/URMab9SVuN
— Next City (@NextCityOrg) November 28, 2014November 28, 2014
Transmitting Opposition
Plans to bring more electricity to NYC by way of new transmission lines opposed in the Hudson Valley
November 27, 2014
Rewriting The News
Words matter when reporting on big, controversial EPA rules
Cutting Energy Use...
...Just got a lot harder due to 2 legal challenges
A Thanksgiving Secret
Bet you didn't know Thanksgiving is a low-energy day
November 26, 2014
Global Climate Finance
Lots of numbers, trends & recommendations for policy makers
China: Central Bank's Green Policy
Policies promoting green economic growth are advanced by China's Central Bank
Outrage Over EPA Ozone Rule
The pending EPA rule to cut ozone pollution gets the GOP & corporate raspberry [Updated:11.16.14, 2:28 pm]
The Sports Section: Eco-Messaging
61% of Americans follow pro sports, so what better arena to get their attention about going green!
Short Code Is Good Code
Could this be the perfect building energy code? pic.twitter.com/5olibmv46E
— Sallan Foundation (@Sallan_Found) November 25, 2014Neighborhood Campaign Targets Trash Station
The long-running campaign against re-opening an East-Side waste transfer station gets a message upgrade
NYC's New Sludge Ships
NYC modernizes its fleet of sewage sludge ships and gains space for new housing & parkland (really)
Picture This
Always filthy, sometimes gorgeous Brooklyn's Gowanus Canal
November 25, 2014
Germany: Trying For Less Coal
8 coal-fired power plants would be shut down if Germany enacts a new law, but German ministry issues a denial of any such plan
Martha's Vineyard: Future Wind Farms
742,000 acres of sea south of Martha's Vineyard will be put up for bid at a wind power auction
Tuesday's Thought Experiment
Market Doubt On Energy Efficiency
Why are building energy efficiency investments a hard sell for the NY Green Bank?
Urban Bike Sharing
What makes a successful urban bike-sharing program?
NY: The REV Lab
Since states are the labs of national energy policy, what's NY learning about green energy markets as the REV evolves
Don't Let Landfills Go To Waste
Case Study: Borrego turns Vermont landfill buffer zone into #solar install http://t.co/zPYnRGBIPq @AmerCityCounty pic.twitter.com/j34jE42krr
— Borrego Solar (@Borrego_Solar) November 24, 2014November 24, 2014
Climate Apocalypse
Mapping Ocean Acidification
Look where atmospheric carbon dioxide winds up & what this will mean
China: Climate Considerations
Consider the scale of meeting China's pledge to cap carbon emissions & grow its renewable power capacity & a $2 trillion price tag
Climate Critical Infrastructure
Smart grids are a key technology for saving energy & using renewables
Utility Price Spikes Drive Consumer Change
Soaring New England utility prices jump-start ratepayer solar power & energy efficiency choices
World Energy Outlook
Five top takeaways from the 2014International Energy Agency Report
Disinvesting In Our Future
American refusal to modernize its infrastructure has dire implications for a sustainable economy & ideas for investing billions in New York
Human Sustainability
Low Cost Renewables - The Real Deal
Wind & solar powerr are now cheaper than fossil-fueled energy (see caveats)
November 22, 2014
Maximizing Solar Power
Orientation, tilt & tracking the the key variables in maximizing the output of photovoltaic panels
November 21, 2014
Rebooting Rust Belt Cities
What is the economic potential of hi-tech renewable energy companies like SolarCity to reboot the economies of cities like Buffalo, NY?
New Type Of Green Bond
The municipal Martha's Vineyard Land Bank issues $35 million of AA-rated green bonds
Energy Storage Tech - From Heat To Power
Battery could allow poor nations to turn heat to power
http://t.co/6AUSuaOsp3 #Thermoelectric pic.twitter.com/gkhRxbXqoF
— CECHR (@CECHR_UoD) November 21, 2014India: Get A Grip On Coal
India must stop its untrammeled coal consumption because it threatens the global climate and its own people
China: Coal Capper
By 2020 China vows to cap its annual coal use at 4.2 billion tons, to meet its peak carbon emissions target year of 2030
Solar Dawning
How Astroturfing Works
Greenpeace bares the inner workings of a PR campaign for the XL Pipeline
November 20, 2014
Tell It To The Marines
The US Marines are testing a battery storage system integrated into a microgrid at their Miramar base in California
Price Carbon, Grow Economy
10 states that put a price on carbon reap rewards
Clean Energy Investing in 55 Nations
Calculate the investment climate & policies for clean energy investments in 55 emerging markets
Basel: Up On the Roofs
Biosolar roofs are getting even better in Basel, Switzerland
EU Tackles Plastic Bag Pollution
EU set to approve historic deal to cut plastic bag use
http://t.co/S2HmqmvB1i #waste #pollution pic.twitter.com/Xa9iQueOSz
— CECHR (@CECHR_UoD) November 20, 2014A Different Kind Of City Island
MT @CityLab: Are off-shore parks a flashy design fad or a real urban solution? http://t.co/gHz9X7yh38 pic.twitter.com/2YDmsB405a #landarch
— Brian Phelps (@brian_phelps) November 20, 2014Go With the CO2 Flow
Watch NASA's video of carbon dioxide's global flow
IKEA Aims For Carbon-Free Retail
IKEA's big investments in renewable energy now is key to meeting its goal of using 100% renewables to power its big blue boxes by 2020
If You Build It, They Will Walk
Healthy community advocates call for built environments that encourage walking, but how to prove the link?
November 19, 2014
Earth: 0x70
Carbon emissions must be cut to zero by 2070 to avoid irreversible climate change warns the UN
China: Use More Energy But Slower
China targets a slower increase in its energy use by 2020
Mass Transit Riders At Risk
By favoring autos over mass transit a federal program fails to keep up with the cost of taking mass transit in the Washington metro region
Cities: Earth's Great Hope
Consider this: city-living can save the planet & here's how
Needed: Tomorrow's Tech
What if todays energy technologies can't cut GHG emissions enough to prevent catastrophic warming?
What Younger Republicans Like
Federal climate action is supported by under 50 Republicans and Republican-leaning independents
10 Cents A Bag
Why NYC needs a 10 cent tax on plastic bags, explained by 3 CIty Council sponsors
Melbourne: Buy Renewable Power Direct
Melbourne, Australia district councils link up for buying 100 GWh of renewable energy
Gridmarket
Explore a web platform that makes implementing energy storage projects easier for building owners & operators
November 18, 2014
The Carbon Tax/Infrastructure Nexus
The infrastructure cities build now will shape the impact of any future carbon tax regime
Money Gets Serious About Climate
Some of the world's biggest investorsare scaling up low carbon investments & using new metrics tools
Australia: More Rail For More Coal
Queensland will fund a railway to connect its massive coal-mining region to a port near the Great Barrier Reef
Indonesia: Think Concretely
Using waste recovery technology, an Indonesian concrete plant will cut energy use 25-30%
Make Snow With Sun
How a Maine ski resort will add to its snow pack by using solar power while cutting energy use 70%
Found: Republican Climate Denier
A once run-of-the-mill Republican climate denier changes his mind
Adding Wind To the Sun
Solar power provider Sun Edison buys a wind power company to becomes a renewables heavyweight
Getting Roofier
Access to more California rooftops is the business plan for power plant owner NRG
The Heat Beat
MT @journeyheart
October in a tie as warmest on record @DiscoverMag http://t.co/umX7MMAGwc pic.twitter.com/Dxzfm9UzZi
— CECHR (@CECHR_UoD) November 17, 2014November 17, 2014
Hope Is Happening
Seven climate positive things happening right now
Resiliency Task Force To-Do List
Obama's climate preparedness task force releases its recommendations
Gearing Up For Solar Gear
The maker of solar powered phone chargers & backpacks raising $35 million via financial transactions
Protect Staten Island With Oysters
A living breakwater proposal to shelter Staten Island from floods & storm surges wins the Buckminster Fuller award
EPA: Staying The Carbon Course
EPA"s proposed carbon emissions rule will not be affected by the US-China climate handshake
UK: Green Fund Contribution
Prime Minister Cameron to offer some 650£ to the global green climate fund at the G20 conference
Home Heating History
The home radiator, a 19th century luxury item
November 14, 2014
China, Coal, Climate
A Sign Of Our Times
"People who now agree that traffic congestion is throttling many cities still drive through them."
—Alisdair Aird. pic.twitter.com/Mpn8jEXZVT
— Taras Grescoe (@grescoe) November 14, 2014UK: Giant Batteries Will Save The Day
Large-scale renewable power needs giant energy storage batteries, so check this brand new pair
The Next Phase Of NY Solar Development
New York buys the final parcels of property that will be the future home of a solar panel factory near Buffalo
One Word For China
Green Climate Fund Pledge
Obama pledges $3 billion for the global fund to help poor countries adapt to climate change impacts, but will Congress pay up?
Learning Something In Texas
Publisher of Texas textbooks backs off from its climate denialist products after pressure from science-educator watchdogs
How To Install An Oculus
Watch workers install the sky-reflecting Oculus in the Fulton Street transit center
City Council Passes 80x50 Bill
A City Council bill that sets a goal of cutting NYC GHG emissions 80% by 2050 is on it's way to the Mayor's office for his signature
We're In The Money
Remember that money-losing government program that bankrolled failed PV maker Solyndra? It's in the money now
November 13, 2014
Obama's Environmental Edge
Public opinion polling finds Obama has a clear edge over Republicans on just one of nine issues, environmental protection
China: The Solar Syndrome
No rooftop left behind in China's quest for cleaner air
Cutting GHGs: The Long Game
Why it's necessary for countries to have a GHG cutting strategies that extend beyond 2020
NYC's New Energy Star Apartments
CORRECTION: Of 17 new EPA Energy Star certifications, 5 go to NYC multifamily buildings
Now's The Time For Microgrids
What are the forces raising microgrids' prospects?
Canada: Go Figure
Alberta Canada, ground-zero for oil sands, to consider stiffer carbon regulations for the fossil-fuel industry
US-China Climate Deal - Klein Opines
Climate activist/author Naomi Klein provides first impressions of the US-China climate agreement
Growing Green Finances
The launch of a green bond index is a sign of real growth an emerging financing arena, with $100 billion in new investment expected next year
Foot-Dragging On Renewables
Long Island utility delays awarding renewable energy contacts for replacing old 'peaker' plants
November 12, 2014
US Solar Power Timeline 2010-2014
Legal Eagles: Real Estate Weighs In On REV
The Real Estate Board of NY wants the State REV to improve the economics of distributed generation by cutting Con Ed's standby tariff for property owners
Philippines: Solar Power Rising
In three years, the Philippines will have 300 MW more solar power capacity, developed by a US firm
The Meh Part Of the US China Carbon Deal
and now for a bit of cold water MT @Peters_Glen: EU28, US & China targets (2 variants). Not much has changed pic.twitter.com/lh5jT2S2Bw
— David Biello (@dbiello) November 12, 2014NYC: B-List Buildings Go Green
Energy efficiency once the province of NYC's toniest addresses, is catching on with B-list buildings
Japan: Nuclear Clean Up Underwater
Clean up of the Fukushima nuclear power plant disaster is immersed in contaminated water woes
Reading Between the Diplomatic Lines
Growing faith in renewable energy is implicit in the US-China agreement on carbon emissions
Make No Small Plans
The US China climate agreement is a big deal, take a first look here
Loading The Carbon Dice
Billions in subsidies to find new fossil fuels, not so much for renewable energy
November 11, 2014
Easier Benchmarking
Innovations are emerging in energy benchmarking to streamline the process for multifamily buildings
Science At Work: Ocean Acidification
How acidification might alter climate-relevant functions of the oceans’ uppermost layer
A Little Climate LOL
ICYMI Watch Bill Nye, the 'science guy" on Last Week Tonight
White House Energy Fact Sheet
Just ahead of the Asian summit meeting, The White House releases its "Promoting Energy Security & Clean, Efficient & Sustainable Energy Development in the APEC Region" fact sheet
Net-Zero In Cheyenne
A zero-carbon, waste-to-energy-powered data center is opened by Microsoft in Cheyenne, Wyoming
China v US: Wind Power Winner
Which nation delivers the most wind power to consumers?
Ireland: Public Buildings Waste Taxpayer Money
Why energy slurping public buildings still cost Irish taxpayers millions
G20: Gee Whiz
G20 nations spend $88 billion a year on fossil fuel exploration subsidies
Election 2014 Post-Mortem
When it comes to climate change, impacts of the Republican election sweep won't stay within US borders
November 10, 2014
We're All Quitoxtes Now: Cap And Dividend
Despite dim, dim prospects for federal climate action, it's worth considering good policy alternatives
Australia: 5x20 Falls Short
Australia's target of cutting GHG emissions 5% by 2020 and refusal to think longer term isn't enough
The Barcelona Manifesto
LEDs Get Some Love
LEDs are lighting a revolution in energy efficient illumination
UN: Urgent Carbon Emissions Targets
An interactive map of #pre2020 emission reduction targets & actions http://t.co/7WCqVUtvPx http://t.co/NBeEPuTZY6 pic.twitter.com/M41cJ5bNWp
— UNFCCC (@UN_ClimateTalks) November 10, 2014Brown's Green Infrastructure Plans
California Governor Jerry Brown has plans for expanding eco and climate-smart infrastructure
Return Of The Polar Vortex
With predictions of another cold North American winter, natural gas prices are rising
Solar Business News
Don't let anyone tell you that solar power's a fringe industry
November 08, 2014
This Changes Everything
Green For Gray In Brownsville
Plants replace concrete & steel to cope with storm water runoff in Brownsville, Brooklyn, sweet!
November 07, 2014
Poland: 0x2100, Fuggedaboutit
Poland & other Eastern European nations reject scientists' call for a zero carbon emissions by 2100 goal
Welcome Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania's newly elected Democratic Governor vows to join the nine-state RGGI carbon cap & trade compact
UK: Green Lights More Off-Shore Wind
Construction of the UK's 23rd wind farm, able to generate up to 750 MW of power, gets official approval
Global Climate Aid Not
US election results could doom chances for US global climate aid
Delaying The Solar Boom
Given glowing prospects for low cost solar power, why isn't there a bigger US growth spurt?
Drivers Of Urban Sustainability
An interview with Warren Karlenzig, author of How Green is Your City
Buffalo: More Room For PV Maker
The larger-than-planned SolarCity PV plant in Buffalo, NY gets time to negotiate a deal with the State for a bigger factory at the same site
McConnell Threatens EPA
Incoming Senate Majority Leader McConnell vows to 'rein in' EPA' s carbon control efforts
Street Harassment Is/Isn't Like Climate Change
November 06, 2014
England: The New On-Off Switch
Now there's a little black box that can cut home energy bills by automatically controlling appliances & gadgets
Fast, Cheap & Out Of Control
How can we get people to stop burning fossil fuels when gasoline is SO cheap? http://t.co/AElHwiwDXe pic.twitter.com/gJ4Iv80byD
— Climate Desk (@ClimateDesk) November 6, 2014Election 2014: Infastructure Outcomes
A look at federal, state and local election results for water, energy & public transport issues
Germany: Renewables/Smart Grid Test
Producing 500% more renewable energy than it needs a small Bavarian town is the test bed for how to integrate this energy into the power grid
New Business Model For Big Utility
NRG changes the standard utility business model with a strategic move into residential solar power & more
France: Le Roi Du Soleil
Europe's largest PV farm with a 300 MW capacity is planned to open near Bordeaux, France next year
Chicago: Orphaned Otter Baby Bath
What Millions Didn't Buy
Millions in campaign funding for green-themed candidates by billionaire Tom Steyer & others didn't pay for winners
November 05, 2014
Cape Town: PV Plant Plans
American PV maker SunPower plans to open a manufacturing plant in Cape Town, South Africa in 2015
Germany: Clouds For Solar Power
Cuts to feed in tariffs & weak EU targets could undercut Germany's solar & other renewable power growth
Needed: Solar Economists
The tools for reliably calculating the value of solar power are not yet available
The Sports Section: Sustainability Ambassadors
Pro sports would make ideal ambassadors for global sustainability, but what are the odds?
Either Toxics Clean Up Or Open Space
New Jersey voters approve a Constitutional amendment that shifts funding from toxics clean up to open space acquisition
Renewing The South Bronx Waterfront
City Council Speaker Mark-Viverito urges the State to fund development of waterfront open space in Mott Haven/Port Morris
Climate Denier Gains Key Senate Role
Oklahoma Senator Inhofe favored to chair the Environment & Public Works Committee with the new Republican majority
Co-opting Rooftop Solar
Since fossil-fueled utilities couldn't pull the plug on distributed solar power firms, they're co-opting the business model
November 04, 2014
Message In A Bottle
Dear Elected Official, wishing climate change away won't make it so
NYC: 8 Million Rats, Not
Statisticians report there are not as many rats in NYC as there are people
Antartica: Robot Penguin Researcher
Munich: Moving Into Smart Grid Territory
Siemens, the Munich-based power plant maker, snaps up smart gird technology companies
Chicago: Making Energy Efficiency Pay
How can rental building owners make energy efficiency investments pay off?
NJ Alchemy
A New Jersey garbage dump will become home to a 12 megawatt solar power farm
Modern Times
Six new technologies for cutting your carbon footprint
ID'ing The Greenest Generation
Fact or fiction? Millennials are the greenest, clean economy generation ever
November 03, 2014
The New Fashion Page
NY Green Bank: The Next $700 Mllion
The NY Green Bank files a plan with the PSC for meeting its $1 billion capitalization target
Climate's Election Role
One San Diego CA race for Congress offers a snapshot of how climate change could play out in future campaigns
Canada: The Eastern Pipeline
Energy East gears up to build a pipeline carrying 1.1 million barrels of oil sands a day from Alberta to New Brunswick ports, but Canadian local governments may say no
Demark: 0x30
The Danish climate ministry calls for ending the use of coal by 2030 & is studying details of how it would work before unveiling a formal plan
Germany: Energy Geoplitics
As Germany phases out coal its purchase of Russian natural gas is predicted to rise
EV Killer App
MIT scientists create an EV battery that would boost performance, slash costs & be on the market in a year
UN Climate Report Mumbles
For all the urgency of its call to action, the new UN Climate Panel report mumbles and is missing a clear statement of research and budget priorities
Microgrids For The End Of The Line
Rockaway knows firsthand just how flood & storm vulnerable its conventional electric power supply system is, making microgrids an intriguing alternative
November 01, 2014
NY's Leading Energy Edge
Profiles of 9 New York energy storage equipment makers getting $22 million in state funding