Sustaining Progress – May 2024 – [The Energy & Sustainability Network Community Manager Digest]

Posted By: EN Todayon: May 16, 2024In: Climate Change News, General Energy News

Thank you for checking out the Energy & Sustainability Network Community Manager digest. This piece compiles important articles that concern different elements of sustainability, climate and emissions, electric vehicles, and the green side of the utility sector. The articles referred to in this piece are just a small smattering of the content posted on Energy Central, so make sure to check the rest of the site.

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Name and Title: Innovation Manager, Belfast Met

Topics of Focus: Hydrogen, Climate Change, Innovation

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Top Content This Month

Delicious Carbon Capture by John Benson

Discover how wineries and breweries are leading the charge in combating climate change by turning fermentation into a carbon capture solution. Dive into the innovative processes that could revolutionize carbon sequestration while enjoying your favorite glass of wine or brew.

“I subscribe to many information sources, but occasionally, a lead for a really good paper comes from our local paper in the Livermore Valley, “The Independent.” This paper covers the usual breaking news, sports and community events, but also covers major government facilities in the valley, like Lawrence Livermore National Lab (LLNL) projects.”

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Zero-carbon Heavy Industry by Sandy Lawrence

Uncover the looming climate challenge in heavy industry and how it could thwart emission reduction efforts, despite progress in other sectors. Explore the crucial role of federal initiatives like the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in driving innovation and subsidizing technologies to decarbonize industrial processes, signaling a glimmer of hope in tackling this critical issue.

“Accoridng to Rhodium Group, by 2035 the American industrial sector will have become our greatest source of planet-warming emissions. Fortunately, the clean energy and electric vehicle subsidies of the Inflation Reduction Act [IRA] are projected to drive serious reductions in both the power and transportation sectors of the economy. “

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Billions in Contract Awards to Build New Nuclear Power Plants by Dan Yurman

Highlight the progress and challenges in the global nuclear power sector, focusing on efforts to expand nuclear capacity through new plant construction and supply chain development. Explore the implications of key initiatives, such as the bipartisan Fusion Energy Act, in accelerating the commercialization of fusion energy and enhancing regulatory frameworks to support industry growth.

“While the COP 28 commitment to triple nuclear power by 2050 has been questioned as whether it is an attainable goal, progress is taking place in building new nuclear plans, as well as standing up the supply chain for them, and for small modular reactors.”

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