June 14 Green Energy News

Headline News:

“Florida Meteorologists Integrate Climate Change Insights Into Weather Forecasts” • Jeff Berardelli, the chief meteorologist at WFLA-TV in Tampa, dedicates the ‘Berardelli Bonus,‘ a daily segment, to discuss climate-related topics. His approach reflects a broader movement among meteorologists to put context for the weather patterns. [One Green Planet]

Weather (Raquel Pedrotti, Unsplash)

“Earliest-Ever Heat Wave In Greece Closes Acropolis And Public Schools” • A sweltering heat wave in Greece, recorded as the season’s earliest-ever, has prompted authorities to close public schools, limit outdoor attractions and release safety alerts. In some areas of Greece, temperatures went to well over 100°F (40°C), according to officials. [ABC News]
“Archer Completes Midnight’s Transition Flight” • Archer Aviation Inc, a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, announced that on June 8th its Midnight aircraft successfully completed transition flying at a speed of over 100 mph. Archer has achieved transition with two different full-scale eVTOL aircraft. [CleanTechnica]
“Sweden: Green Light For Mareld 2.5-GW Floating Wind Farm” • The Mareld project is a major initiative of Freja Offshore, a 50/50 joint venture between Mainstream Renewable Power and Swedish company Hexicon. The 2.5-GW offshore wind farm is expected to generate 12 TWh of electricity per year when it is fully operational. [energynews.pro]
“DeSantis Declares State Of Emergency As More Than 25 Inches Of Rain Slam South Florida” • Over 2 feet of rain is inundating South Florida, flooding neighborhoods, canceling flights, shutting down roads and forcing residents to evacuate their homes. A flood watch is in effect until Friday evening, as more rain is expected. [ABC News]

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