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Wyoming Coal Mine A Possible Rare Earth Resource

24 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"Weir International and the U.S. Department of Energy's National Energy Technology Laboratory...published an independent report containing a technical assessment of rare earth elements, or REE, found at one of its mines in Wyoming.

"NETL researchers and Ramaco now believe that the Brook Mine property contains perhaps the largest unconventional deposit of REEs discovered in the United States."

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US Coal Plants Killed 460,000 People Between 1999 and 2020

24 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"After calculating annual exposure to fine particulates - known as PM2.5 - from 480 coal plants and examining Medicare death records, the [George Mason University] researchers found that between 420,000 to 500,000 excess deaths in the U.S. over the past two decades were attributable to coal pollution.

"After 2007, annual excess deaths attributable to coal pollution fell sharply, hitting around 1,600 in 2020."

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Micromobility Is Having a Weird Year

21 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"By all accounts, micromobility is taking off. So why are so many systems shutting down?"

"NACTO's recently published annual micromobility report showed that docked bikeshare just had its best year in history...U.S. Consumer Protect Safety Commission confirmed that deaths involving e-bikes and e-scooters are exceedingly rare: just 111 between 2017 and 2022...At the heart of that question lies a deep anxiety about the structural foundations of the micromobility industry, and whether those foundations are beginning to shift."

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The World May Be On Track For Tripling Renewables - And That Is What We Need

21 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...an analysis of national targets by energy think tank Ember...analyzes renewables targets for 57 countries, plus the EU, that collectively represent 90% of global power sector emissions..the current renewables boom is already outpacing governments' planned growth.

"Building on evidence from the IEA and IRENA, the COP28 president has called for a global agreement to triple renewable capacity by 2030."

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Analyst: Canceling Cybertruck Could Benefit Tesla Shares

21 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"... an analyst at Jefferies says cancelling the electric pick-up truck could prove to be positive for Tesla shares...The analyst called it 'climbing out of self-drug holes.' Cybertruck is an 'off mission' product...EV pickup truck may have diverted resources from high-volume global segments and supply of 4680 cells for Model Y..The Cybertruck is a double negative on affordability"

Elon Musk Hits Back At Analyst Who Recommended Tesla Shelve Cybertruck

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Berlin Announces Plans For A Sustainable Magnetic Levitation Train. How Will It Work?

21 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"The German capital plans to build a five-to-seven kilometre test track for the green transportation project, investing €80 million from a special climate fund.

"Quicker and cheaper to build than a subway line, the driverless magnetic levitation - or 'maglev' - train could make its debut within two years...Operated experimentally in 1984 and for passengers between 1989 to 1991, the M-Bahn or Magnetbahn covered a 1.6 km line with three

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Oxfam Research : Richest One Percent Generate As Much Carbon Emissions As Poorest Two-Thirds:

21 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

...new report by Oxfam [notes]...richest 1 percent of the world's population produced as much carbon pollution in 2019 than the five billion people who made up the poorest two-thirds of humanity

"The super-rich are plundering and polluting the planet to the point of destruction, leaving humanity choking on extreme heat, floods and drought...Oxfam called on governments to prioritize the well-being of humans "over endless profit."

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Here's Why Electrification Is About Much More Than Battery electric vehicles

20 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"Garrett Motion...analyzed the years of use required to compensate for the difference in emissions among BEVs and other electrified hybrids...In Europe, 60% of cars are driven less than 11,300 kilometres yearly....Compared with plug-in hybrids, popular compact BEVs in Europe can take at least 12 years to compensate for emissions generated during production.

"...smart approach during the industry's transition would be to encourage the most fficient mix of electrified technologies to avoid oversized battery capacity versus real-world requirements..."

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The Major Benefits Of Owning An Electric Car

20 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"...as electric cars become more advanced, safe, and in some cases, cheaper, the advantages of owning one are becoming more and more prominent...

"If there is one thing that will attract you to driving an electric vehicle, it will be the cost of using it on the road. Yes, the upfront cost may be more, but the money you could save over the span of a few years from driving one can be a huge amount."

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New Study Reveals One Major Reason You May Be More Likely To Buy An Electric Vehicle: "I Recognize The Power"

20 Nov 2023 | Synopsis

"A new study showed that peer pressure can have positive effects on the planet, as people are more likely to drive electric vehicles if their neighbors also drive them...The study by Generation180 analyzed data from 11 cities...peer influence is a significant factor in the rising number of EV purchases...Gas mileage is the top thing that gets people to listen - it's eye opening"

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