Headline News:
- “New Electric Buses For Waterloo” • In 2020, the Region of Waterloo, Ontario, discontinued purchases of diesel-only buses, switching to hybrid and electric options. The first of Grand River Transit’s electric buses will begin service next month as part of its zero-emission bus pilot project. Ten additional electric buses are expected this year. [CleanTechnica]
Electric bus at charging station (ConceptConcentric Electric Bus)
- “The Answer Is Blowing In The Wind And Shining From The Sun: Not Small Modular Reactors” • There is plenty of hype about small modular reactors. But SMR technology is unproven and risky. SMRs have the same problems as their big ancestors: high cost, long-lasting nuclear waste, and mining operations that leave piles of toxic waste. [Sierra Club]
- “French Towns Left Uninsured As Climate Change Increases Risks” • Some 2,000 towns and cities across France found they were uninsured at the start of the year after insurance companies raised rates or ended contracts due to costs relating to storms and flooding. Climate change is forcing a rethinking of the whole insurance industry. [Yahoo News UK]
- “Statkraft Aims To Build 3 GW Of Renewable Energy Projects By 2030” • Renewable energy firm Statkraft announced plans to roll out 3 GW of renewable energy projects in Ireland by 2030, which will include its 500-MW North Irish Sea Array offshore wind project. This would make a significant contribution to the State’s reaching its renewable energy target. [RTE]
- “Tesla Financials Deep Dive – Massive Growth” • Elon Musk and Tesla’s top executives conducted the year 2023 and Q4 2023 earnings call last week. 2023 was Tesla’s best year yet. In addition to delivering a record 1.8 million vehicles last year, Tesla’s energy storage and solar business grew to more than double last year compared to 2022. [CleanTechnica]
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