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New York Times California Shows How States Can Lead on Climate ChangeNew York TimesCalifornia, which has long been a pioneer in fighting climate change, renewed its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions last week by extending, to 2030, its cap-and-trade program, which effectively puts a price on emissions. It’s a bold …

Stuff.co.nz Kiwis place environment among most important factors in defining New ZealandStuff.co.nzThe Statistics New Zealand general social survey (GSS) was carried out among almost 9000 Kiwis during 2016 and 2017, and found natural scenery and environment, as well as freedom, rights and peace, were given nine out of 10 for importance on average.

The Guardian Drop in wind energy costs adds pressure for government rethink …The GuardianBuilding windfarms in the windiest places, such as Whitelee in East Renfrewshire, would cut opposition from Tory heartlands in the English shires, says Arup. and more »

The Guardian Vietnamese smallholders help end deforestation – photo essayThe GuardianIn the foothills of Vietnam’s Annamite mountains, hundreds of small forest owners are joining forces to produce sustainable acacia used in furniture around the world. With much of the country’s plantations owned by individuals, expanding the approach …

Reuters Indonesia environment minister wants permanent ban on licenses to use forest landReutersJAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s environment minister said on Monday she wants to make permanent a moratorium on issuing new licenses to use land designated as primary forest and peatland. The moratorium, part of an effort to reduce emissions from …Indonesia environment minister wants ‘permanent’…

Change the work environment instead of quittingSarasota Herald-TribuneQ: I like my job and the people I work with, but I find myself struggling to stay motivated and productive at work. It’s a small, privately owned company, so everyone’s friendly and I start my day feeling happy and ready to get stuff done. After the …

New York Post America’s becoming a world energy leader – even as it leads in the …New York PostForget all the whining over President Trump’s withdrawal from the Paris Accord and claims America isn’t doing its share on warming. Truth is, this nation’s role as … and more »

Crain’s Detroit Business Renewable energy contract case in Michigan could set precedentCrain’s Detroit BusinessVic Leabu, owner of White’s Bridge Hydro Co. in Lowell, only wants a fair contract from Consumers Energy Corp. Leabu produces about 750 kilowatts of clean, renewable energy for 400 of his home and business owner customers in Ionia County, just east…

Ars Technica German energy company wants to build flow batteries in old natural gas cavernsArs TechnicaA German energy company recently announced that it’s partnering with a university to build a massive flow battery in underground salt caverns that are currently used to store natural gas. The grid-tied battery, the company says, would be able to…

Electrek Hawaii’s Push to 100% Renewable Energy Presents Opportunity for Solar EnergyMotley FoolHawaii has long been the U.S. leader in solar energy deployment, despite the fact that the state’s renewable energy efforts rarely get national attention. Solar energy, in particular, makes sense in Hawaii because of the state’s abundant sunshine and …EGEB: Microsoft ditching Puget…