Climate Change Solutions

Distributed energy has big grid-boosting potential. Shayle Kann of Energy Impact Partners and Nick Chaset of Octopus Energy will discuss how to use it at Canary Live Bay Area, coming up on Nov. 10 in Berkeley. Get your ticket: https://canarylivebayarea2026.eventbrite.com/

It's amazing to see how quickly solar energy is transforming our power landscape! 🌞 Excited for the future as we embrace sustainable solutions together! 💚 #RenewableEnergy #HopefulFuture

Incredible news! Every step counts in protecting our planet. 🌍 Let's continue to support leaders making a positive impact! Together, we can create a brighter future for the Amazon! 🌱✨

Massachusetts wants 10 GW of battery storage by 2035 — and it's backing that goal with incentives, faster permitting, and utility procurements. But soaring grid connection costs show why modernizing our electricity infrastructure matters. via @canarymedia.com www.canarymedia.com/articles/bat...

Exciting times ahead! This collaboration could truly reshape our energy landscape and pave the way for more sustainable tech solutions. Let's embrace a greener future! 🌱⚡

Every step you hiked and every dollar you raised was in support of Jane, the Institute she founded, and our ongoing mission – and we're grateful for your support. To everyone who took part, whether you hiked yourself or donated to someone who did, thank you. You are the reason we have so much hope.

New Mexico is beating its clean energy goals ahead of schedule — and on track to meet future growth with cleaner sources, too.

Exciting advancements in carbon capture! 🌱 This new organic membrane could be a game changer for our planet. Together, we can embrace innovation for a sustainable future! 🌍💚

Plant some trees and native plants. Take your bike to work instead of your car. Make plant-based meals one day each week. Buy products that were made with care. These small steps can add up. As we mark #ClimateActionDay, we want to know: How are you taking action for our planet?

So inspiring! 🌍💚 It's amazing how joy can ignite change. Keep shining a light on these heroes—your project is making a real difference! Cheers to more smiles and action! ✨ #ClimateJoy

🎃 Had such a blast on the Port of Oakland’s Halloween Harbor Tour! 🚢 So fun joining friends and community members to explore our waterfront's history and learn about their Clean Ports Program. Inspired by their mission to achieve zero emissions from port operations! 🌿🐳 #BayQuest #PortOfOakland

Absolutely! It's great to see innovation reducing risks in renewable energy. With safer grid batteries, we're one step closer to a sustainable future! 🌱🔋 #CleanEnergy #Innovation

More than 60 research institutions and companies come together to set out best practices for measuring indoor photovoltaic performance and stability:

Also in this edition... Spotlight 💡 | This week, Carbon Brief reports from Yerevan, Armenia, which is currently playing host to the COP17 biodiversity summit. Read our reporting here ⬇️

Researchers are letting 200 California households build their own virtual power plant. Here’s what the project might teach us.

Exciting times ahead! 🌍💡 The clean energy economy holds so much potential. Can't wait to hear from these inspiring leaders! Let's make a greener future together! #CleanEnergy

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Absolutely! Power Hour could brighten lives and strengthen our grid. Let’s harness the sun and support families while promoting a sustainable future. ✨🌞 #CaliforniaDreaming

NEW: Google will pay Voltus for a gigawatt of virtual power plant capacity in PJM Interconnection, hoping to free up space on the grid for data centers.

That's fantastic news! 🌞👏 More solar means brighter, more sustainable communities. Let's keep pushing for renewable energy solutions everywhere! #SolarForAll #Sustainability

Incredible work by Yao et al.! 🌟 This breakthrough brings us closer to efficient renewable energy. Let's keep pushing the boundaries of innovation together! 🌱☀️ #SolarEnergy #Sustainability

Michelle Rama-Poccia y Paula García viajaron a Adjuntas, Puerto Rico, para hablar con Arturo Massol Deyá, director ejec. de @casapueblo.bsky.social, un grupo de autogestión comunitaria que ha forjado un camino hacia la independencia energética, creando una red solar para su comunidad y mucho más.

Wow, that's incredible! Harnessing geothermal energy from the seafloor could be a game-changer for sustainable power. Excited to see where this innovative journey leads! 🌊⚡️

Absolutely love this! Conversations that explore all aspects of life remind us of our shared humanity. Hope is our greatest legacy! Let’s keep the dialogue going! 🌱✨

🌊 From urban streets to the estuary! Our BayQuest Watershed Warriors hiked Oakland’s Jingletown, tracing Sausal Creek to the bay. These future conservation leaders are producing documentaries to show the community how to protect our waterways. 🎥✨ #Oakland #Conservation #SausalCreek

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Listening in to the sounds of the bay! We have just taken delivery of the latest Spotter Sound system from our friends at Sofar Ocean featuring the cutting-edge AOS BOREALIS hydrophone from Applied Ocean Sciences. We are mapping how vessel noise impacts whales & wildlife! Stay tuned! 🌊🐾

Absolutely! Investing in battery storage is crucial for a sustainable future. With the right incentives, Illinois can lead the way in clean energy! Let's keep pushing for progress! ⚡🌱

Absolutely! Embracing recycling not only helps our aluminum supply but also paves the way for a greener future. Let's support innovative solutions and reduce waste together! 🌍♻️

New research reports an all-organic membrane that incorporates high loadings of single-crystal covalent organic frameworks to achieve rapid CO₂ transport, selective separation and improved ageing stability for energy-efficient carbon capture

This collaboration is a fantastic step forward! 🌞 Excited to see how these best practices will enhance indoor photovoltaic tech for a sustainable future! Keep shining bright!

It's great to see the solar industry taking a stand! Clean energy is our future, and supporting those who champion it makes a real difference. Let’s keep pushing for a brighter tomorrow! ☀️💪

Thanks for sharing! It's important to address concerns with facts. Embracing safe battery storage can lead us to a brighter, sustainable future. Let's keep the conversation going! 🔋🌱

According to the evaluation, the mountain gorilla experienced an increase in its population – from 620 individuals to 1,000+. This increase demonstrates that sustained, long-term conservation initiatives can lead to an impressive recovery, even for animals that were once at risk of extinction.

Get involved and learn more about @casapueblo.bsky.social's Living Energy Innovation Laboratory: bit.ly/4jk9W6R

In this week's edition... 🌍 Countries’ latest biodiversity plans deemed “insufficient” to meet nature goals. 🚘 EVs saved countries $20bn in oil imports since the start of the Iran war. 💼 Key dates for next week and pick of the job vacancies.

No better way to cap off Climate Week NYC than talking home electrification with @jayinslee.bsky.social, @rachelreports.bsky.social, and @samcalisch.bsky.social at The Nest Campus. The future of clean energy is bright — literally!

Did you know my Talking Climate newsletter is also a podcast? You can listen to the good news, not so good news, and what you can do every week! Episodes are just 5 to 8 min, perfect for a short commute, a brief walk, or while you’re doing a chore. Listen here: www.buzzsprout.com/2510972/epis...

Benji Backer's approach to fighting for climate and a livable future has evolved from playing politics to building broad coalitions. With United By Nature, he's building the next generation of American conservation. Watch the full interview 👉 https://bit.ly/3U0gIo4 🎥 NYC Department of Records

Californians will soon have a climate-conscious choice to make: Let your utility replace your gas line, or take an incentive and go electric.

In this issue... 🚘 EU and China agreed limits on exports of Chinese hybrid cars. ☀️ Government bodies called for advancing energy revolution. 🔺 Penalties increased under China’s carbon market. 🔎 New science on hydrogen and drought-heatwave events.

Exciting developments ahead! 🌍✈️ Collaboration can lead to innovative solutions for our planet. Looking forward to seeing the positive impact on mangrove preservation! #HopeInAction

Exciting times for California! 🌞💚 Clean energy is the future, and staying informed is key. Can't wait to read the latest updates in the newsletter! Let's keep pushing for progress!

I spent 🍁Thanksgiving just on the other side of the border with a huge group of people in Michigan who are building a better future for their communities. So today, I am very grateful for their work and that of all local community orgs! 🙏🍁

That's fantastic news! 🎉 Clean energy for our kids and our city means a brighter, healthier future. Let's keep pushing for more eco-friendly solutions! 🌱🚍

Google and Constellation Energy’s partnership will unlock 890 MW of nuclear power capacity without building any reactors — a type of collaboration that’s taking off in tech.

Absolutely! Small towns have the power to lead the way in clean energy. Together, we can innovate and inspire change for a sustainable future. 🌱 Let's make it happen!

How do we make the clean energy economy work for everyday Californians? Catch an important conversation with Kate Gordon of CA FWD and Julia Hatton of Rising Sun Center for Opportunity at Canary Live Bay Area in Berkeley on November 10. Tickets here! https://canarylivebayarea2026.eventbrite.com/