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Climate News Weekly: Record CO2 accumulation, US-China climate collaboration, Climeworks opens DAC plant, and more
May 21, 2024
Climate experts and journalists discuss US electric grid planning, BHP's bid for Anglo American, record CO2 levels at Mauna Loa, US-China climate collaboration, and Climeworks' DAC plant. They highlight the importance of clean energy, copper demand, and global climate action.
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- Bipartisan rules promote solar & wind projects via shared grid upgrade costs, enhancing clean energy growth and grid stability.
- US-China collaboration on clean power transition despite trade tensions signals global climate progress amidst mixed bilateral signals.
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New Rules for Electrical Grid Overhaul
Proposed new rules aim to boost solar and wind projects by sharing costs for grid upgrades. These bipartisan rules endorse long-term planning and cost-sharing for building transmission lines. The initiative addresses the need for clean energy while promoting grid stability and addressing growth demands.
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