A new study shows that solar parks provide sanctuary for birds. But let’s keep that a secret from Donald Trump to avoid any bird deportations. Congratulations to Pope Francis for achieving net zero at Vatican City. Progressive policies, indeed. Leaked recordings reveal how big oil companies maintain close ties with government officials, even at Costco. The world’s largest solar farm is now online in China, generating power equivalent to the needs of Papua New Guinea! Main Stories: Vatican Achieves Net Zero Source: The Independent Big Oil’s Influence on Government Source: The Narwhal Summary: Leaked recordings of TC Energy executive Liam Iliffe reveal extensive influence over government climate policies, including ghostwriting ministerial notes and staging encounters with officials. World’s Largest Solar Farm in China Source: MSN Listener Mail Shoutout to T.M. for their generous donation, despite recently being laid off. Bluesky  feedback is appreciated and mentioned in last week's episode. Contact Us: [email protected] Voicemail: speakpipe.com/cleanenergyshow Lightning Round Heat Record in Death Valley: A new heat record of 127°F (52.7°C) set in California’s Death Valley. Noise Pollution from Bitcoin Mining: Texas residents affected by noise pollution from a nearby Bitcoin mine/data center. U.S. Energy Production Stats: U.S. energy production rose 4% while consumption fell 1% in the latest EIA report. Florida’s Tree Cactus Extinction: The tree cactus becomes the first species in Florida to be killed off by sea-level rise. Tesla Price Drop: 2023 Teslas now available for $22,000. UK Renewable Energy Goals: UK Labour Party plans to double onshore wind, triple solar power, and quadruple offshore wind by 2030. New Car Sales in Germany: 20% of new cars sold are electric vehicles. Electrify America Pilot: New pilot limits EVs to 85% state of charge. Birds in Solar Parks: Chilean researchers claim that the 10.8 MW La Colonia solar plant provides a habitat for local bird species, offering protection and favorable conditions for nesting. Source: PV Magazine 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.