America Elects Pro-Renewable Governors | Good Climate News
The American states of New Jersey and Virginia have elected pro-renewable governors, reports Canary Media. Mikie Sherrill and Abigail Spanberger - both Democrats - have a history of supporting clean energy, including offshore wind.
China makes more money exporting clean energy technologies than the United States does exporting fossil fuels, explains The Economist. In addition to climate, air pollution, and national security concerns, China now has a significant economic incentive to hasten the end of fossil fuels.
Brazil has launched a new fund designed to reward tropical forest conservation and punish deforestation, notes Mongabay. The new scheme makes cash transfers to tropical countries that conserve their forests, but payments are significantly reduced if any deforestation is detected.
Australians are buying record numbers of electric vehicles (EVs), relays The Guardian. About 10% of all new car sales are fully battery electric, and an additional 20% are hybrids.
A small group of volunteers led by a freelance photographer is making big progress in preserving South Carolina wetlands, reveals AP News. They are hoping to create a network of conservation tracts to save what little wilderness is left in the Charleston region.
