Lester Shen
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Senior Research Engineer at the Center for Energy and Environment https://t.co/dR1fhIPlZl
Minneapolis, MN
Joined May 2012
Today is my last day at CEE as I begin my retirement. I've used this Twitter feed as a news aggregator as I went through my daily routine of keeping up with the latest news. Hopefully you have found it useful. We have challenging and exciting times ahead. Keep up the good work.
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Electrify All the Big, Noisy, Belching Trucks
nytimes.com
President Biden seems nervous about sealing a deal that would improve the health and quality of life of millions of Americans through a stricter rule on truck emissions.
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What If People Don’t Need to Care About Climate Change to Fix It?
nytimes.com
“I think the debates on climate change are far too politicized, and that’s doing a disservice to making progress,” says researcher Hannah Ritchie.
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Will we turn away from fossil fuels in time?
washingtonpost.com
To be clear, the U.S. transition away from fossil fuels and into cleaner, renewable forms of energy is a question of when, not if.
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Minnesota utility regulators approve refunds averaging $25 for Xcel residential customers
startribune.com
In total, the company will dole out nearly $187 million in the form of one-time bill credits as the result of a rate case.
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North Dakota governor declares emergency for ice storm that left thousands without power
apnews.com
North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum has declared a statewide emergency because of an ice storm that felled power poles and lines, leaving more than 20,000 without power.
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Documentary explores climate resilience in northern Michigan
michiganadvance.com
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between IPR and Grist, a nonprofit independent media organization dedicated to telling stories of climate solutions and a just future. The...
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Grant seeks to recruit Appalachian manufacturers for clean energy economy
canarymedia.com
A group of regional partners is seeking to find and support more than 1,000 small and medium manufacturers to play a supply chain role in the growing…
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Quiz: How well do you remember 2023’s clean energy news?
canarymedia.com
This year, Canary Media reported on the biggest stories in solar, geothermal, nuclear and more. Now, all your reading is about to pay off.
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Wind turbines kill too many birds and bats. How can we make them safer?
canarymedia.com
As wind power grows around the world, so does the threat turbines pose to wildlife. From simple fixes to high-tech solutions, researchers are finding ways…
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5 New Year’s resolutions to electrify your life
canarymedia.com
Want to decarbonize your home and commute? Here are some low-stakes steps to kick-start your electrification journey.
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Six takeaways from a climate-tech boom
technologyreview.com
Turning advances in clean energy and carbon-free industrial processes into sustainable businesses is expensive and risky. But we can learn from past failures.
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Trump, Electric SUVs and Food Supply: The 2024 Climate Outlook
bloomberg.com
This year climate change will be part of almost every major story from elections to natural disasters.
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Six reasons to be optimistic about the energy transition
canarymedia.com
Yes, the world is hooked on fossil fuels, but Canary Media’s experts are still hopeful about the rise of clean energy. Here's why.
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Weekly Jolt ⚡ Your 2023 Clean Energy Hits, 12 Days of Energy Savings, and More
content.govdelivery.com
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U.S. Army, National Guard Stay Ahead Of EV Transition Goals in 2023 - CleanTechnica
cleantechnica.com
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. When you think of military vehicles, iconic vehicles like the HMMWV (aka “Humvee”) and historical vehicles like the Jeep...
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Illinois To Require EV Charging At Rental Properties Starting January 1st - CleanTechnica
cleantechnica.com
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. A recent article out of Illinois tells the story of a debate over a new EV charging law going into effect in the state....
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Solar Panel Prices Down 30–40% In 2023, US Prices Down 15% - CleanTechnica
cleantechnica.com
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. One of the interesting notes in the recently published US Solar Market Insight report is that the average global solar...
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Perovskite Solar Cell Mystery Solved, Now Comes The Hard Part
cleantechnica.com
Scientists are mapping out the inner workings of the perovskite solar cell, leading to improvements in durability and stability.
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