Climate Lawsuits Win Big Where Political Will Hasn't
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Hawaii’s historic youth-led pollution lawsuit, Atlanta’s rapid adoption of an e-bike rebate program, and California's innovative mosquito control strategy. We also discuss Canada’s new anti-greenwashing law and China’s accelerated decarbonization efforts. Plus, listener mail from Tasmania. Personal Updates: Brian shares his latest news and James recounts his experience storm chasing with his adult son. Main Stories Cummins Fined: Cummins faces a $2 billion fine for pollution violations. Canada's Anti-Greenwashing Law: Canada passes a law to combat greenwashing, leading to the shutdown of Alberta’s oil propaganda war room. Hawaii's Settlement with Youth: The state of Hawaii settles a lawsuit with 13 young plaintiffs, agreeing to decarbonize its transportation system by 2045. China’s Clean Energy Surge: Recent data shows significant declines in thermal power generation and increases in solar and hydroelectric output in China. California’s Mosquito Experiment: The state is releasing irradiated, sterile male mosquitos to combat population growth. What could go wrong? Listener Mail Tasmanian Listener: We hear from a listener in Tasmania, the Australian province known for its clean air and eco-tourism. Brian responds with insights into Tasmania's environmental significance. Lightning Round The UK's rapid transition away from coal power. Wildfire risks for utilities operating without insurance. The global solar industry’s record-breaking growth. Innovative pilot projects integrating PV into noise barriers. And Finally This Week Atlanta’s E-Bike Rebate Program: A partnership between the Atlanta Regional Commission and Propel ATL aims to make e-bikes more accessible to moderate and low-income residents, with impressive early adoption rates. Links Mentioned in the Episode Cummins Pollution Fine Hawaii Settlement California Mosquito Experiment NYC Heat Pump Project The Clean Energy Show is released every week, so be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to get new episodes delivered to you free! SUPPORT THE SHOW Make a small donation to our podcast today via our PayPal Donate page. E-transfer: [email protected] James Whittingham's comedy podcast Sneeze! with James Whittingham RATE AND REVIEW US See The Clean Energy Show on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you listen to our show. OUR STORE Visit our Merchandise store for T-shirts, hats, and more! CONTACT US Email: [email protected] TikTok Channel: Clean Energy Pod YouTube Channel: The Clean Energy Show X (Twitter): Clean Energy Pod Threads: @cleanenergypod Bluesky: Clean Energy Pod James Whittingham: Twitter Brian Stockton: Twitter Leave us an online voicemail at SpeakPipe Copyright 2024.    
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