Distributed Energy Resources, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Sourcing Renewables  -  December 21, 2024

Weekend Reads: The U.S.'s New Climate Goal; Sustainable Fleet Trailblazers

It's the weekend! Kick back and catch up with these must-read articles from around the web:

Biden just set a big new climate goal. Can the US achieve it? (Grist)  With Trump set to take office, cutting emissions 66 percent by 2035 will require rapid action from states, cities, and the private sector.

Why ESG matters to every manufacturer — big or small (The Manufacturer)  Manufacturing is evolving, with businesses of all sizes facing new expectations around sustainability and responsibility. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices are no longer the exclusive domain of large corporations. Today, even the smallest manufacturers find themselves needing to consider ESG as part of their operations. However, why is this shift happening, and what does it mean for your business? More importantly, how can embracing ESG not only meet demands but also bring new opportunities?

Will the world's first nuclear fusion power plant be built in Virginia? Here's why we're skeptical (Scientific American)  Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), a company with origins at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, says it will build the world’s first fusion power plant in an industrial park near Richmond, Va., within a decade ... But let’s hold our nuclear horses for just a moment: there are several steps that must be completed before this fusion plant, named ARC (for “affordable, robust, compact”), could be plugged into Virginia’s power grid. 

Why Ohio companies are investing in hydrogen cars despite infrastructure issues (Energy News Network)  Hydrogen fuel cell cars could overcome some buyers’ reluctance to switch from gasoline-powered vehicles, but whether fueling infrastructure can deliver is iffy.

Walmart, Amazon & FedEx: Sustainable Fleet Management (Sustainability Magazine)  Sustainability Magazine and Supply Chain Digital cast a spotlight on some of the trailblazing companies in sustainable fleet management.

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