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The Energy Export Race Has a Clear Winner: China

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 1d

China is selling the future — solar, wind, and batteries.
The U.S. is selling the past — oil and gas.
Call it what it is: a new energy Cold War.
The next superpower won’t sell oil. It’ll sell electrons.
#EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy
#EnergyTransition #ClimateTech #CleanEnergy

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China has positioned itself as the world’s clean tech export hub while the US — especially under President Donald Trump — has pitched itself as a global gas station. That’s set up a battle for energy ...

Goldman’s Verdalia Raises €671 Million to Fund Biomethane Plants

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 2d

Goldman’s Verdalia Raises €671 Million to Fund Biomethane Plants via @bloomberg.com

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#energy #EnergyTransition #biomethane #foodwaste @iea.org @ember-energy.org @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @javierblas.bsky.social

Verdalia Bioenergy, a biomethane firm backed by Goldman Sachs Group Inc., has raised €671 million ($785 million) of debt from a large banking consortium to fund projects across Spain and Italy.

Countries Announce Continued Action on 2035 Climate Plans

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 2d

Encouraging to see new 2035 climate plans from nations like Ethiopia, Nepal & Vanuatu — ambition is rising 🌱

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But targets don’t cut emissions. Implementation, finance & partnerships do.

#ClimateAction #NDC #Governance #GreenFinance #2035Plans #LeadershipMatters
via @nrdc.org

Nations must build on their NDCs by setting sectoral policies and plans, as well as scaling up investments to realize rapid, deep, equitable, and sustained emissions cuts.

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 7d

LNG is sold as the “cleaner” fossil fuel. The data tells a different story.
Since the U.S. lifted its export ban in 2016, LNG shipments have surged—making the country the world’s largest exporter. But behind the boom lies a troubling fact: methane leakage.

bit.ly/3VKEEcq

#MethaneEmissions

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 7d

LNG is sold as the “cleaner” fossil fuel. The data tells a different story.
Since the U.S. lifted its export ban in 2016, LNG shipments have surged—making the country the world’s largest exporter. But behind the boom lies a troubling fact: methane leakage.

bit.ly/3VKEEcq

#MethaneEmissions

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 9d

Hawaii’s Tiny Homes Offer a New Model of Disaster Recovery

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#WeatheringTomorrow
#Adaptation #Finance #Sustainability #ClimateCrisis #LeadershipMatters

@adaptationfutures.bsky.social @climatechangepost.bsky.social @elizkolbert.bsky.social @iclei.org @climatesocial.bsky.social

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 10d

Investors are urging Brussels not to weaken the EU Methane Regulation, in force since August 2024. The law targets methane, a superpollutant 80x more potent than CO2.

#ClimateCrisis #Methane #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition

bit.ly/4mCpUXS @wedonthavetime.bsky.social @methanesat.bsky.social

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 10d

Even if 2030 pledges are met, we’re on track for 2.6°C warming.
Fast, affordable lever: methane: Plug idle wells;
Scale VAM abatement; Use carbon markets
Cuts today = cooling tomorrow.
Low cost. High impact.

#Methane #ClimateAction #EnergyTransition

@IEA @IRENA @EUClimateAction @JavierBlas

Cities and states split on EPA proposal to repeal endangerment finding

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 11d

🚨 The EPA is considering repealing the 2009 endangerment finding — the foundation of U.S. climate regulation.

Cities & mayors warn: this would ignore real impacts already hitting communities.

Rolling it back = the biggest climate setback since Paris withdrawal. 🌍

bit.ly/4gGBG1Y

#GHG #Emissions

On the final day of public comment, mayors and attorneys general submitted opposing letters on the rule that has shaped federal climate policy since 2009.

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 11d

Unexpected Critics of Trump’s Attacks on Wind Energy: Oil Executives via @nytimes.com

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#Renewables #Transformation #Energy #ClimateCrisis #Climate

@windenergie.bsky.social

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 13d

Where No Trees Grow, Fresh Strawberries All Year Round via @nytimes

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#Arctic #Garden #Food #Sustainability #Organic #Agriculture #Adaptation

@gcadaptation.bsky.social
@eatforlifebymarsha.bsky.social @stordalen.bsky.social @arcticchar.bsky.social @insideclimatenews.org

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 13d

Al Gore discusses where the climate movement goes from here via @nytimes

bit.ly/4gD04Sc

#ClimateAction #Mitigation #Adaptation #Technology #Finance #LeadershipMatters

@euclimateaction.bsky.social @climatechangenews.com @insideclimatenews.org @iclei.org @weforum.org @worldresources.bsky.social

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 15d

How A Fossil-Free Military Could Save Europe’s Economy - As Europe grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and geopolitical rivalry, the need for a sustainable and resilient military has never been more urgent.

Listen to the podcast at kajembren.org

@undp.org @elizkolbert.bsky.social

Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 16d

Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’ via @fionaharvey.bsky.social @theguardian.com

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#NDCs #Paris #ClimateAction #SDG #ESG #LeadershipMatters

@climatechangenews.com @insideclimatenews.org @yalee360.bsky.social

New data shows governments now planning more fossil fuel production in coming decades than they were in 2023

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 16d

The Methane Solution: A High-Impact, Low-Cost Strategy for Rapid Emission Reduction

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#Methane #GHG #LNG #Coalmine #oilandgas #ClimateWeekNYC #ClimateCrisis #LeadershipMatters

@elizkolbert.bsky.social @climatechangenews.com @climatechangepost.bsky.social @methanedata.bsky.social

Small group of motorists responsible for 94% of unpaid ULEZ fines

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 17d

London - Small group of motorists responsible for 94% of unpaid ULEZ fines –via @airqualitynews.bsky.social

airqualitynews.com/local-govern...
#ulez #cities #cleanair #airpollution #climatecrisis #LeadershipMatters

@mayoroflondon.bsky.social @tflbot.bsky.social @mumsforlungs.bsky.social

Transport for London (TfL) is stepping up enforcement against drivers who repeatedly refuse to pay fines for breaching the capital’s Ultra Low Emission Zone. New figures show that 94% of the outstandi...

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EUinfluencer 2025: all the winners unveiled - ZN Consulting

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 19d

Brussels News: I’m honored to be ranked #5 in Energy and Sustainability Influencers across Europe in the #EUinfluencer2025 rankings!

🌍 Energy & Sustainability
🥇 Javier Blas
🥈 Ben See
🥉 Ruud Kempener
🏅 Cass Hebron
🏅 Kaj Embren

More at znconsulting.com/articles/eui...

The results are in! After months of deep research and data analysis we’re proud to unveil the #EUinfluencer 2025 rankings. This year’s edition reflects the intense and chaotic nature of today’s EU d...

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EUinfluencer 2025: all the winners unveiled - ZN Consulting

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 19d

Brussels News: I’m honored to be ranked #5 in Energy and Sustainability Influencers across Europe in the #EUinfluencer2025 rankings!

🌍 Energy & Sustainability
🥇 Javier Blas
🥈 Ben See
🥉 Ruud Kempener
🏅 Cass Hebron
🏅 Kaj Embren

More at znconsulting.com/articles/eui...

The results are in! After months of deep research and data analysis we’re proud to unveil the #EUinfluencer 2025 rankings. This year’s edition reflects the intense and chaotic nature of today’s EU d...

znconsulting.com

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 21d

Climate change is making the tundra explode. 💥
As permafrost melts, methane escapes + pressure builds in underground cavities. Add gas from deep faults, and sometimes the tundra blows apart—leaving giant craters + more methane in the air.

bit.ly/4ps4kbl

#Methane #Energy #Tundra #Climate #GHG

CLIMATE CHANGE AND THE MILITARIZATION OF EUROPE As Europe grapples with the dual challenges of climate change and geopolitical rivalry, the need for a sustainable and resilient military has never been...

kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 21d

Europe faces climate and geopolitical crises—now’s the time for a green military. Going fossil-free boosts independence, cuts emissions, and positions us as climate-secure leaders.

bit.ly/41W3MAl

#Military #LeadershipMatters

@forbes.com @climatechangenews.com
@militarynewsua.bsky.social

Read the full post on We Don’t Have Time | Together we are the solution to the climate crisis

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Venture Capitalists Band Together in New Bid to Back Climate Tech

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · Sep 7

Venture Capitalists Band Together in New Bid to Back Climate Tech via @bloomberg.com

bit.ly/45LjLUe

#GreenTech #ClimateAction #Solar #Wind #impactinvesting #LeadershipMatters

@billgates.bsky.social @euclimateaction.bsky.social @climatechangenews.com

As technologies like carbon removal and green hydrogen fail to gain traction, a group that includes Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures and Khosla Ventures is providing a new source of funding.

The Future of Flood-Fighting Is Being Charted in Hong Kong

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 26d

In Hong Kong, intense storms in recent years has pushed the government and businesses to upgrade their responses to rain and flooding. Those efforts are working.

bit.ly/3VhvIef

#Weather #Resilient #ClimateCrisis #Cities #floods #Sustainability #LeadershipMatters

@c40cities.bsky.social

Intense storms in recent years has pushed the government and businesses to upgrade their responses to rain and flooding, and those efforts are working.

Two superpowers, one behaving pathetically

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 26d

E.P.A. To Stop Collecting Emissions Data From Polluters bit.ly/3IfpoRA via @nytimes.com

#science #ClimateCrisis #ClimateAction #ghg #CO2 #Methane #LeadershipMatters

@wedonthavetime.bsky.social @elizkolbert.bsky.social
@climatechangenews.com @worldresources.bsky.social @wbcsd.bsky.social

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kajembren.bsky.social @kajembren.bsky.social · 24d

America’s “climate diplomacy” looks less like leadership, more like a shakedown.

US officials just told Europe the Paris deal is “silly,” brushed off wildfires & pushed LNG exports.

A Tale of Two Countries bit.ly/46CgoiE by @billmckibben.bsky.social

#LeadershipMatters

@elizkolbert.bsky.social

A Tale of Two Countries