The Energy Mix

🍁 Across Canada, communities are rising to meet climate challenges with resilience and creativity. Gaye Taylor highlights the determination of individuals who transform feelings of helplessness into actionable solutions. At The Energy Mix, we believe in the power of these stories to inspire change. Your support is vital for continuing this important journalism that amplifies community voices. Help us keep these stories alive. Donate today through our partners at Small Change Fund: https://loom.ly/cTuDNDE

⚡🍁 #Canada releases final Clean Electricity Regulations, extending grid decarbonization deadline to 2050. The revised rules offer more flexibility for gas plants and $60 billion in financial support. Learn about the implications for Canada's energy transition and the mixed reactions from stakeholders: https://loom.ly/hBSGh3U

🌳🗳️ A call for international alignment on nature protection criticizes wealthy countries for "double standards" in forest management. Meanwhile, new polling shows strong Canadian support for nature protection, but voting intentions vary by party affiliation. Learn more about the complex landscape of forest conservation and political priorities: https://loom.ly/uDbwcpg

🌡️💼 Canadian companies are acknowledging climate change risks and taking steps to address them, despite political debates over ESG standards. However, progress is slowed by lack of investor leadership. Learn how climate inaction could cost companies 7% of annual earnings by 2035 and why climate risk management is crucial for business resilience: https://loom.ly/IwTRtAo

🌡️🌎 NOAA: National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration's 2024 Arctic Report Card reveals alarming trends: The Arctic tundra has become a net carbon source, emitting more CO2 than it stores. This shift, coupled with increased wildfire activity, paints a concerning picture of rapid climate change impacts. Learn more about these critical findings and their global implications: https://loom.ly/-u13yGM

Expanded #renewable energy capacity, along with #gas, helped U.S. grid operators maintain power supply during high-demand summer months. National Renewable Energy Laboratory reports no major outages despite record-breaking temperatures. This success demonstrates the growing reliability of renewable sources in meeting peak demand. Learn more about this significant development in grid stability: https://loom.ly/h2Rq4r4

🏙️🌡️ #Bradford, England is set to reduce heating emissions by 75-80% across a network of large buildings with one of the UK's biggest air-source heat pumps. This £75-million project could be a blueprint for rapid heat decarbonization in cities nationwide. Learn more about this innovative approach to sustainable heating: https://loom.ly/I1YNlVg

🌴 #Barbados completes world-first "debt-for-climate resilience" swap, enabling $125 million investment in critical infrastructure. This innovative financial model could pave the way for developing countries to fund #climate adaptation efforts. Learn how this groundbreaking deal works and its potential global impact: https://loom.ly/O994eow

#Canada ’s 2035 #emissions reduction target is the Trudeau government’s final capitulation on national #climate policy. With major trading partners stepping up, 2025 has to be the year we get back on track. https://lnkd.in/e_Ki73xX

The International Energy Agency (IEA)'s new report highlights #geothermal energy as a largely untapped resource that could play a crucial role in decarbonized energy systems. With the oil and gas sector's expertise, financial resources, and technology, geothermal could meet 15% of global electricity demand by 2050. Learn more about how this transition could reshape the energy landscape: https://loom.ly/1Z1KOC8