Germans cut support for renewables
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Surveys and analyses showed German public support for the energy transition fell from roughly half to about one-third, with growing skepticism about replacing fossil fuels with renewables.
Reposted by Joe R. Feagin
Great news for climate!
A record number of green energy projects are underway. 👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A record number of green energy projects are underway. 👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
Great news for climate!
A record number of green energy projects are underway. 👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
A record number of green energy projects are underway. 👏
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
In particular, the rise of solar, wind (despite the headwinds), and grid-scale battery technology for electricity is being driven by market forces - even in places like Texas. The pressure on old thermal (fossil fuel) plants is relentless and will prevail (again, despite Myron Ebell).
February 10, 2026 at 2:47 PM
In particular, the rise of solar, wind (despite the headwinds), and grid-scale battery technology for electricity is being driven by market forces - even in places like Texas. The pressure on old thermal (fossil fuel) plants is relentless and will prevail (again, despite Myron Ebell).
by David Toke
cheap solar and wind farms given UK Government contracts at prices 25-30 per cent below wholesale power prices. See www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
See also How falling battery prices and renewables will slash electricity bills davidtoke.substack.com/p/how-cheape...
See also How falling battery prices and renewables will slash electricity bills davidtoke.substack.com/p/how-cheape...
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 3:45 PM
cheap solar and wind farms given UK Government contracts at prices 25-30 per cent below wholesale power prices. See www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
See also How falling battery prices and renewables will slash electricity bills davidtoke.substack.com/p/how-cheape...
See also How falling battery prices and renewables will slash electricity bills davidtoke.substack.com/p/how-cheape...
2) “There may come a time when the people elected to enact laws decide the modest benefits of regulating greenhouse gases outweigh the considerable economic costs.”
Wrong. Benefit cost analyses regularly show the benefits of reducing GHGs vastly outweigh the costs.
Wrong. Benefit cost analyses regularly show the benefits of reducing GHGs vastly outweigh the costs.
February 11, 2026 at 3:24 AM
2) “There may come a time when the people elected to enact laws decide the modest benefits of regulating greenhouse gases outweigh the considerable economic costs.”
Wrong. Benefit cost analyses regularly show the benefits of reducing GHGs vastly outweigh the costs.
Wrong. Benefit cost analyses regularly show the benefits of reducing GHGs vastly outweigh the costs.
"There may come a time when the people elected to enact laws decide the modest benefits of regulating greenhouse gases outweigh the considerable economic costs." What a shocking thing to write. The Post is unrecognizable now. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | EPA is right to reverse Obama overreach
If the federal government wants to more heavily regulate greenhouse gas emissions, Congress needs to pass a new law.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 11, 2026 at 3:23 AM
"There may come a time when the people elected to enact laws decide the modest benefits of regulating greenhouse gases outweigh the considerable economic costs." What a shocking thing to write. The Post is unrecognizable now. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
The website of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is now live.
Three broad themes, with plenty of scope for good discussions:
- Overcoming economic dependence
- Transforming supply & demand
- Advancing intl cooperation & multilateralism
transitionawayconference.com
Three broad themes, with plenty of scope for good discussions:
- Overcoming economic dependence
- Transforming supply & demand
- Advancing intl cooperation & multilateralism
transitionawayconference.com
First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels
Colombia and the Netherlands will host the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The Conference is designed as a space for countries, subnational governments and other stakeholders...
transitionawayconference.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:13 PM
The website of the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels is now live.
Three broad themes, with plenty of scope for good discussions:
- Overcoming economic dependence
- Transforming supply & demand
- Advancing intl cooperation & multilateralism
transitionawayconference.com
Three broad themes, with plenty of scope for good discussions:
- Overcoming economic dependence
- Transforming supply & demand
- Advancing intl cooperation & multilateralism
transitionawayconference.com
Reposted by Manuela Moschella, Sebastian Königs, Benjamin Braun
Also, the German car industry’s woes have sucked up most of the attention.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
February 10, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Also, the German car industry’s woes have sucked up most of the attention.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
But another storm is brewing in machinery - the other core engine of Germany’s growth model.
Ramping up renewables; China alone has a pipeline of more than 1,500GW, equivalent to that of the next six countries combined: Brazil (401GW); Australia (368GW); India (234GW); the US (226GW); Spain (165GW); and the Philippines (146GW).
www.carbonbrief.org/g7-falling-b...
www.carbonbrief.org/g7-falling-b...
G7 ‘falling behind’ China as world’s wind and solar plans reach new high in 2025 - Carbon Brief
The G7 major economies fell behind in 2025 as the amount of wind and solar power being developed reached a new high.
www.carbonbrief.org
February 10, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Ramping up renewables; China alone has a pipeline of more than 1,500GW, equivalent to that of the next six countries combined: Brazil (401GW); Australia (368GW); India (234GW); the US (226GW); Spain (165GW); and the Philippines (146GW).
www.carbonbrief.org/g7-falling-b...
www.carbonbrief.org/g7-falling-b...
by Tony Addison
🇺🇸American science & technology could be central to the breakthroughs needed in large-scale energy storage & especially in new materials & fuels from sustainable & renewable resources to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels & mining. Instead, the administration tries to eliminate climate regs. 🙄🇺🇸
February 10, 2026 at 12:05 PM
🇺🇸American science & technology could be central to the breakthroughs needed in large-scale energy storage & especially in new materials & fuels from sustainable & renewable resources to reduce our dependence on fossil fuels & mining. Instead, the administration tries to eliminate climate regs. 🙄🇺🇸
More solar farms are on the way around the UK, in a move that boosts the country's clean power goals but could spark anger from local NIMBY opponents www.bbc.com/news/article...
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
www.bbc.com
February 10, 2026 at 12:39 PM
More solar farms are on the way around the UK, in a move that boosts the country's clean power goals but could spark anger from local NIMBY opponents www.bbc.com/news/article...
This headline should anger everyone as the largest CO2 polluter is set to solidify its position as such and torpedo efforts to cut emissions.
We are racing through 1.5ºC of heating and will likely cross 2ºC in the late 2030's at current heating rates.
This is a crime against all life on earth!
We are racing through 1.5ºC of heating and will likely cross 2ºC in the late 2030's at current heating rates.
This is a crime against all life on earth!
February 10, 2026 at 1:58 PM
This headline should anger everyone as the largest CO2 polluter is set to solidify its position as such and torpedo efforts to cut emissions.
We are racing through 1.5ºC of heating and will likely cross 2ºC in the late 2030's at current heating rates.
This is a crime against all life on earth!
We are racing through 1.5ºC of heating and will likely cross 2ºC in the late 2030's at current heating rates.
This is a crime against all life on earth!
by Paul Dorfman
'Nuclear scholar Paul Dorfman adds that the data show #solar deploying 100 times faster than new #nuclear stations, and #wind getting online 25 times faster.'
www.theenergymix.com/rapid-growth...
www.theenergymix.com/rapid-growth...
Rapid Growth in Power Demand Meets Renewables Surge, Slower Rise for Nuclear and Gas in New IEA Analysis
With global electricity demand set to grow 3.6% per year over the next five years, the International Energy Agency is projecting continuing growth for renewable energy, nuclear power, and gas-fired ge...
www.theenergymix.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:02 PM
'Nuclear scholar Paul Dorfman adds that the data show #solar deploying 100 times faster than new #nuclear stations, and #wind getting online 25 times faster.'
www.theenergymix.com/rapid-growth...
www.theenergymix.com/rapid-growth...
The US could be making so much money off this
In what is arguably the World's Best News, it looks like India is going to spend much less time in the "fossil fuel detour" than the US or China. It is moving much more directly to clean electrification.
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
ember-energy.org/latest-insig...
February 10, 2026 at 5:41 PM
The US could be making so much money off this
Reposted by Robert Huber
High emissions and low admission? 🏭️
@lucasgeese.bsky.social and @chantal-st.bsky.social use rare data to understand what impact the carbon footprint of voters has on the decarbonisation focus of MPS, asking whether politician's prioritize #NetZero, or short-term electoral gains 🌍️
@lucasgeese.bsky.social and @chantal-st.bsky.social use rare data to understand what impact the carbon footprint of voters has on the decarbonisation focus of MPS, asking whether politician's prioritize #NetZero, or short-term electoral gains 🌍️
High emissions, low engagement? How members of parliament represent the carbon footprint of their constituents | European Journal of Political Research | Cambridge Core
High emissions, low engagement? How members of parliament represent the carbon footprint of their constituents
buff.ly
February 10, 2026 at 6:15 PM
High emissions and low admission? 🏭️
@lucasgeese.bsky.social and @chantal-st.bsky.social use rare data to understand what impact the carbon footprint of voters has on the decarbonisation focus of MPS, asking whether politician's prioritize #NetZero, or short-term electoral gains 🌍️
@lucasgeese.bsky.social and @chantal-st.bsky.social use rare data to understand what impact the carbon footprint of voters has on the decarbonisation focus of MPS, asking whether politician's prioritize #NetZero, or short-term electoral gains 🌍️