Category Archives: Climate News

The Electrification of Everything

Posted on June 16, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The Wall Street Journal gives an excellent overview of how most everything we use from the vehicles we drive to the homes and businesses we heat will be powered by electricity as the era of fossil fuels ends. A main … Continue reading →

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National Report: All Renewable Transition Possible by 2050

Posted on June 3, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

Inside Climate News, summarizing the final report of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory’s Electrification Futures Study, concludes that by 2050: a transition to mostly renewable energy is possible, but will require households and businesses to be flexible in how they consume … Continue reading →

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Steps to Ensure Truly Green Electric Vehicles

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The New York Times asks: How Green Are Electric Vehicles? Its short answer is: Very green. But plug-in cars still have environmental effects.  Here are some of the Times suggestions to ensure fully green EVs: “Electric grids still need to get … Continue reading →

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Climate Activists Force Exxon Board Changes

Posted on May 26, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The New York Times reports: Shareholders of Exxon Mobil dealt the company’s management a defeat on Wednesday by electing at least two of four candidates activist investors had nominated to its board — the first time that has happened, according … Continue reading →

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Biden, Climate & New Hampshire Initiatives

Posted on April 22, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

Learn how the Biden administration’s clean energy, infrastructure and jobs initiatives affect New Hampshire and what can we do to help move the process forward. Watch the YouTube video here.  Please share with your friends interested in climate issues. The Sandwich … Continue reading →

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Clean Energy Focus of Biden’s $4 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

Posted on March 24, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The New York Times reports that “climate change has become the centerpiece” of President Biden’s $3 trillion to $4 trillion infrastructure rebuilding plan and no longer a side issue as in the past. Administration officials say they view averting catastrophic warming … Continue reading →

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When Will Electric Vehicles Take Over?

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The New York Times has an in-depth story trying to anticipate when electric vehicles will rule the roads. Volvo and GM have goals of 2030 and 2035 respectively to end combustion engine production and others companies are sure to follow … Continue reading →

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Biden Agency Advances Wind Farm Off Massachusetts Coast

Posted on March 9, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

Politico reports:  The Interior Department said on Monday it had completed its environmental review for a massive wind farm off the coast of Massachusetts, a key step toward final approval of the long-stalled project that will play a prominent role … Continue reading →

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Volvo Exec: No Future for Combustion Engines

Posted on March 4, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

The AP reports: Volvo says it will make only electric vehicles by 2030….Henrik Green, Volvo’s chief technology officer,  adds, “There is no long-term future for cars with an internal combustion engine.” GM made a similar announcement earlier this year, with its all electric … Continue reading →

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Lessons Learned from Texas Power Crisis

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Sandwich Climate

Inside Clean Energy newsletter reporter Dan Gearino does a great job of summarizing the good and bad lessons that can be learned from Texas’ massive power outage during the winter of 2021. These lessons are applicable for all electric power … Continue reading →

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