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GTM Podcasts Live: From Our Homes to Yours

GreenTechMedia

When we started making our podcasts seven years ago, it was clear that the energy transition would be a difficult one. The clean energy industry has faced its share of crises over the years — but nothing quite like the current pandemic and economic freeze. And please give the shows a rating and review on Apple podcasts!).

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New Estimates Predict a Lot More Renewable Power Growth in the U.S. Very Soon

DeSmogBlog

Read time: 5 mins After revising its three-year U.S. power forecast , the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ( FERC ) has predicted major declines for fossil fuels and nuclear power alongside strong growth in renewables by 2022, according to a review of the data by the SUN DAY Campaign, a pro-renewables research and education nonprofit.

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Comment: Rail Industry Publication Attacks New York Times Over Lac-Mégantic Oil Train Tragedy

DeSmogBlog

Read time: 7 mins Six years after the oil train derailment and explosion in Lac-Mégantic, Quebec — which claimed 47 lives and destroyed the downtown of this small lakeside town — The New York Times reviewed what progress has been made since the disaster , with a headline that noted “Deadly Cargo Still Rides the Rails.”.

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Documents Shine New Light on Koch Brothers’ Early Efforts to Abolish the Department of Energy

DeSmogBlog

Within three years, the Energy Department had been established by federal law — and its abolishment had become a central plank of the Libertarian Party’s 1980 presidential campaign, which featured Ed Clark as its presidential candidate and Koch Industries ’ David Koch as his running-mate. .

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Reports: Treasury shelves £30bn plan to electrify UK railways over cost concerns

Business Green

Clean transport advocates point out £30bn price tag for railway electrification is in the same ball park as budget for road building. The Treasury is facing further accusations that it is hampering the UK's net zero transition, after reports emerged over the weekend that it has blocked plans to electrify Britain's railways over cost concerns.

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The best packaging options for sustainable companies

The Environmental Blog

Just a few years ago, going green and sustainable was something that only niche or forward-thinking companies would promote. In terms of industrial impacts on the environment, one of the biggest culprits is the packaging material and accessories that tag along with products. There is a constant search for the best packaging options.

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Chicago Takes Big Oil to Court, Adding Another Heavyweight to the Fight

DeSmogBlog

Chicago last week brought the newest lawsuit against Big Oil companies for spreading disinformation about the climate-warming hazards of burning fossil fuels — adding the third largest city in the U.S. to the growing list of state and local governments pushing for oil and gas majors to be held accountable in court.