Panasonic has launched a new residential heat pump system in Canada, where heat pumps make up less than 10% of the market. Canada is cold in the winter, because duh. So it’s not shocking that Canadians have been a bit slow to adopt heat pump technology – it’s a little nerve-wracking to spend thousands…

House Republicans voted yesterday to scrap “wasteful” energy efficiency rebates – and also voted to spend $19.1 billion on nuclear warheads. Republicans vote to scrap energy efficiency rebates Republicans passed HR 4394, “Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies Appropriations Act, 2024,” in a 210-199 vote yesterday afternoon (with only one Republican no vote).…

BP Pulse was awarded a contract with the Purchasing Cooperative of America (PCA). The company said this is a major step in its strategy to simplify electrification for public EV fleets and accelerate the deployment of EV charging infrastructure across the nation. BP Pulse said with this contract, it will now be able to directly…

Tesla Model 3 (Source: Tesla) Nearly half of Americans think individuals can’t make much of an impact on climate change, according to a new survey from Pew Research Center – here’s why. Americans and impact on climate change Pew surveyed 8,842 adults in the US between September 25 and October 1, 2023, about their opinions on…

New York is investing in a massive 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy – the largest state investment in clean energy in US history. Here’s how it breaks down. The 6.4 GW is made up of three offshore wind farms and 22 onshore clean energy projects, and it’s going to be enough to power…

In the inaugural edition of Climate Change Weekly, we check out: Controversial comments from London’s mayor. England’s environment secretary vows action after a visit from climate activist Greta Thunberg. Talk of a climate-focused debate continues among Democratic presidential candidates. A look at how New York City may deal with rising seas. Melting permafrost is the…

In this edition of Climate Change Weekly: A few presidential candidates unveil climate/climate-related plans. The UK declares a climate emergency while a committee pushes for net zero emissions. Indonesia wants to move its capital away from Jakarta, which is sinking. A look at how food affects climate change. The House votes to pass Climate Action…

In this edition of Climate Change Weekly: A new report finds nature on an unprecedented decline, with accelerating extinction rates. Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden seeking “middle ground” climate policy. Iceland is using a new method to fight climate change. The more Republicans hear about the Green New Deal, the more they decide they don’t…

Clean energy will transform the global energy system by 2030, and solar and EVs are providing “hope for the way forward,” according to the IEA’s new “World Energy Outlook 2023,” released today. The International Energy Agency (IEA) describes a global energy system in 2030 that includes almost 10 times as many EVs on the…

In this edition of Climate Change Weekly: Atmospheric carbon dioxide hits a new high. Ice loss is seen deep into Antarctica. Elizabeth Warren seeks US military preparedness and accountability for climate change. Jay Inslee unveils his Evergreen Economy Plan. Climate change is a key topic in today’s Australian election. And more… Early this week, there…