Seven Countries Get Almost 100% of their Energy from Renewable Sources
Albania, Bhutan, Nepal, Paraguay, Iceland, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo generate over 99.7% of their electricity from geothermal, hydro, solar, or wind power. Another 40 countries generate at least 50% of their electricity from renewable sources. For details click HERE.
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US Climate Corps Website and $7 Billion in Solar Panel Grants
On Earth Day (yesterday) US President Biden announced $7 billion in grants for solar panel projects for lower-income communities and launched a website for applications for his Climate Corps jobs and training program. NPR has more HERE.
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US Environmental Protection Agency to Require Emissions be Reduced in 200 Plants
The EPA finalized ruled earlier this month requiring more than 200 chemical plants to cut toxic emissions. The goal to “dramatically reduce the number of people facing cancer risks due to air pollution. For details, see this article from The Hill.
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How Genetics Could Save the Northern White Rhino
In the following Salon interview, Dr. Aryn P. Wilder with the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance, explains how a genetic breakthrough could save the Northern White Rhino from extinction, and that we still need to continue traditional/preventative conservation methods. Click this link for details: https://www.salon.com/2024/04/16/thanks-to-a-genetic-breakthrough-a-rare-rhino-species-may-be-rescued-from-extinction
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13-Year-Old Ukranian Girl Who Lost Her Legs in Missile Strike, Runs 5 K
Yana Stepanenko, age 13, ran a 5K at the Boston Marathon on Saturday to show the courage and strength of Ukrainian people and to raise money for a Ukrainian soldier. She lost both legs in a Russian missile strike in 2022. See the video below and click this ABC News Story for more.
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April 23, 2024 at 2:09 pm
That young Ukrainian girl is a marvel. 💕
April 23, 2024 at 8:49 pm
I agree! Her courage and perseverance inspire me.
April 23, 2024 at 2:38 pm
The news about the seven countries with almost 100% of their energy from renewable sources is good news, indeed! The rest of us can do this.
April 23, 2024 at 9:00 pm
Yes, we can! These seven states are demonstrating excellent examples. I believe there are US cities, maybe even states approaching this milestone.
April 24, 2024 at 12:46 pm
I’m glad that you mentioned the USA. According to Yale Climate Connections, based on 2021 figures, the top four states for renewable energy are South Dakota (83%), Vermont (76%), Washington (74%), and Idaho (69%). California lags behind with 36%. Here’s the link to the USA map: https://yaleclimateconnections.org/2023/02/us-state-with-most-renewable-energy-production/
April 24, 2024 at 9:20 pm
Interesting! I would not have guessed South Dakota as number one. Would have thought Hawaii was doing better. Not that surprised about the southern states, which tend to be behind. Thanks for this data, Rosaliene.
April 25, 2024 at 2:09 pm
You’re welcome, JoAnna. I appreciate your reminder about our progress to achieving Net Zero carbon emissions by 2030.
April 23, 2024 at 6:39 pm
There are some amazing and courageous inspiring individuals out there whose courage puts many of us who moan at our lot to shame.. As that young girl demonstrates..
Now we have Wind farms and Solar panels fields springing up all over, with huge amounts of investment. But the problem is when the wind blows and the Sun shines our current Electricity grids cannot take the amount of energy. So the wind turbines are turned off… Crazy isn’t it.. As the infra structure isn’t in place..
Lets hope you have it more sorted out there in the USA JoAnna..
Lots of great News Items my friend.. thank you for sharing them.. ❤ xx ❤ 🙏
April 23, 2024 at 9:16 pm
I, too thought about how Yana’s courage puts my tiny challenges in perspective. I was not aware of the problem of infrastructure being able to handle the amount of energy, so maybe, hopefully, it’s not as big a problem in the US? (We have plenty of other problems.) Thank you for your thoughtful comments, Sue. Peace and Blessings to you. ❤ xx ❤
April 24, 2024 at 5:13 pm
😊🤗💕
April 24, 2024 at 12:53 am
What if we thought of this as “The News,” unqualified? What if only bad news required a qualifier? Would this change our perception of the world? Would it change the world? Thanks for this!
April 24, 2024 at 9:09 pm
I believe it would definitely change our perceptions and therefore, the world. Right now, the good news in mainstream media gets about 5% coverage. Even getting a 50/50 balance of bad/good news from mainstream media would make a big difference. Thank you for asking such thoughtful and important questions, Camilla.