TREC is a renewable energy co-op focused on developing community power, education and the shift to sustainable energy: @RelayEducation @SolarShare @WindShare
97.4% of Scotland's electricity from renewables!
"Renewable energy projects are displacing tens of millions of tonnes of carbon every year, employing the equivalent of 17,700 people and bringing enormous socio-economic benefits to communities" @McClarity
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Great thread from Simon on this new assessment of the fiscal risks relating to climate change.
It was a pleasure to engage with the @OBR_UK on their analysis, and I look forward to gaining new insights from it when I read it in full!
Great article about the origins of @TRECoop! Ever since WindShare Co-operative began almost 25 years ago, they've gone on to run many other successful ventures. We're so proud to be a part of this co-operative family! 😊
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Via Utility Dive: Sen Wyden proposes bill ending fossil fuel tax breaks, boosting clean energy incentives: The technology-neutral policy would create tax incentives for resources that emit zero or net-zero emissions. https://t.co/suYw8opcdN #Energy#Utility#Utilities
Despite #COVID19 pandemic, more than 260GW of #renewableenergy capacity added globally in 2020, beating the previous record by almost 50%.
Check the latest Renewable Capacity Highlights by @IRENA: https://t.co/LCHYo5Qgc0
Green jobs are growing! Canada's environmental workforce grew in 2020. A new report from ECO Canada, says the environmental workforce added about 34,600 net new jobs last year, bringing the total to around 689,900 workers. #greencareers#thefutureisgreen
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While #solar, #wind and #energystorage are unique technologies, they are also natural allies. Each technology represents a tremendous economic opportunity for Canada, but it’s their ability to work together that really make them shine.
Why? Find out here: https://t.co/iaW17sGMF8
In Florida, sea turtle hatchlings were born 100% female in 7 of the past 10 years. In the 3 years that did produce males, they only made up 10-20% of the new brood. Due to climate change, nests are warmer than the 29.2ºC needed to produce a 50:50 sex ratio.https://t.co/pYa2lsEPvG
Denmark Announces An End To Oil And Gas Exploration In North Sea: Denmark announces the end of oil and gas exploration in the North Sea https://t.co/L6mlQXSsZi #Renewable#Energy
Make the switch to a career in #sustainable#energy technology! @LakelandCollege's #Renewable#Energy & Conservation prgm is covering tuition for 10 lucky students between the ages of 15 - 30. Deadline Dec 14! https://t.co/sWiIlYDeAL
Just what is “pollinator-friendly” solar? “There’s so much potential here—what a win-win from a climate change and wildlife point of view if this is done right,” said Scott Hoffman Black of the @xercessociety.
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