Headline News:

• “Mount Rainier May Be Shrinking Due To Climate Change” • Mount Rainier, a volcano in Washington state, is shrinking, likely due to climate change. Since the mid-20th century, the summit of Mount Rainier has likely declined more than 20 feet due to snow and ice melt, according to a paper in the journal Arctic, Antarctic and Alpine Research. [ABC News]

Mount Rainier (Greg Sellentin, Unsplash)

• “Uzbekistan’s Renewable Expansion Is Powering Long-Term Growth” •  With its powerful rivers and rising winds, Uzbekistan is reshaping its energy future. Rapid growth in hydropower, wind, and solar – supported by home-grown technology – is driving the nation towards energy independence and a more sustainable economy. [Euronews]
• “Renewable Energy And EV Growth Have Far Outpaced Old Forecasts – But That Doesn’t Mean the Job is Done” • Less than a decade after the landmark Paris Agreement in 2015, the pace of clean-energy adoption has blown past the forecasts of that time. While this rapid growth is cause for optimism, analysts caution that major challenges remain. [Microgrid Media]
• “Biofuels: Hope Or Hype?” • According to Grist, Brazil, Italy, Japan, and India are the primary sponsors of a call for the rapid global expansion of biofuels to decarbonizing transportation. But Cian Delaney, who leads biofuels research at T&E, said, “Biofuels are a terrible climate solution and a staggering waste of land, food and millions in subsidies.” [CleanTechnica]
• “New Jersey Energy Master Plan Calls For 750 MW Of Annual Solar Installations” • Governor Phil Murphy has announced the release of New Jersey’s Energy Master Plan. The 2024 EMP relies on the continued, measurable expansion of solar power as an essential mechanism for achieving the state’s mandated 100% Clean Energy Standard by 2035. [pv magazine USA]

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