California wastes its extra solar, wind energy19 Feb 2021 12:50
The state already generates an abundance of energy from wind and solar farms, particularly during the sunny and blustery spring and early summer months. But it loses much of that energy because it has nowhere to store it, and unlike fossil fuels, the sun and wind don’t generate power 24 hours a day. Utilities must kick on gas-fired power plants to keep up with California’s energy demands during peak demand periods.
Legal action begins against climate lawyer18 Feb 2021 22:31
Barrister who could face jail says he would have been ‘complicit in a cover-up’ had he not leaked verdict. He said: “The government is doing three things.
It’s claiming to be a climate leader ahead of Cop26. “It’s supervising the opening of a new coal mine. Continuing to spend billions of taxpayer money on fossil-fuel developments overseas. Progressing carbon-intensive projects such as investment in the roads, expansion of Heathrow and HS2 Meanwhile it’s suggesting that those who call out this treasonous hypocrisy and stand up for the future of our young people, our country and vulnerable communities everywhere, should be treated as organised criminals.”
Universal Hydrogen lands former Airbus chief18 Feb 2021 20:51
Alternative fuel developer Universal Hydrogen has formed an advisory panel composed of former top-level Airbus executives, including former chief executive Tom Enders and former chief commercial officer (CCO) John Leahy.