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  1. So, Uber asked me if removing UberX (the standard option) would make me sad. They wanted to know if I'd choose a different option or leave the platform entirely.

    In all honesty, that would allow only the newer, eco-friendly vehicles to run around, so that's something. The prices aren't any higher, especially if you choose the wait&save option.

    The downside, from what I've noticed, is that (all???) EVs have ad displays in the back. Look, I want to do my part and reduce CO₂ emissions, but I absolutely detest ads. Plus, I'm paying for my ride. At least make them free, you know, like those awful mobile games that people play in the bathroom.

    #RideHailing #RideSharing #Uber #RoadSafety #BanFossils #GreenEnergy #AlternativeEnergy

  2. So, Uber asked me if removing UberX (the standard option) would make me sad. They wanted to know if I'd choose a different option or leave the platform entirely.

    In all honesty, that would allow only the newer, eco-friendly vehicles to run around, so that's something. The prices aren't any higher, especially if you choose the wait&save option.

    The downside, from what I've noticed, is that (all???) EVs have ad displays in the back. Look, I want to do my part and reduce CO₂ emissions, but I absolutely detest ads. Plus, I'm paying for my ride. At least make them free, you know, like those awful mobile games that people play in the bathroom.

    #RideHailing #RideSharing #Uber #RoadSafety #BanFossils #GreenEnergy #AlternativeEnergy

  3. So, Uber asked me if removing UberX (the standard option) would make me sad. They wanted to know if I'd choose a different option or leave the platform entirely.

    In all honesty, that would allow only the newer, eco-friendly vehicles to run around, so that's something. The prices aren't any higher, especially if you choose the wait&save option.

    The downside, from what I've noticed, is that (all???) EVs have ad displays in the back. Look, I want to do my part and reduce CO₂ emissions, but I absolutely detest ads. Plus, I'm paying for my ride. At least make them free, you know, like those awful mobile games that people play in the bathroom.

    #RideHailing #RideSharing #Uber #RoadSafety #BanFossils #GreenEnergy #AlternativeEnergy

  4. So, Uber asked me if removing UberX (the standard option) would make me sad. They wanted to know if I'd choose a different option or leave the platform entirely.

    In all honesty, that would allow only the newer, eco-friendly vehicles to run around, so that's something. The prices aren't any higher, especially if you choose the wait&save option.

    The downside, from what I've noticed, is that (all???) EVs have ad displays in the back. Look, I want to do my part and reduce CO₂ emissions, but I absolutely detest ads. Plus, I'm paying for my ride. At least make them free, you know, like those awful mobile games that people play in the bathroom.

    #RideHailing #RideSharing #Uber #RoadSafety #BanFossils #GreenEnergy #AlternativeEnergy

  5. Train troubles in Europe expose transit’s fatal flaw — contempt for riders

    When I traveled to Europe last month for a summer rail adventure, I knew to allow plenty of…
    #Europe #EU #carbonemissions #Germany #greenenergy #holidaytravel #Opinion #rail #Trains
    europesays.com/europe/131102/

  6. For those that keep saying wind turbines can't be reused or recycled need to read this

    "The analysis found a total 99.9% material recovery – calculating that 79.5% of the wind farm’s components were recycled and 20.4% were reused or retained as spare parts, keeping nearly all material out of landfills."

    100% of the recycling and component retention took place in the UK, supporting domestic green jobs and at least 10 supply chain companies.

    newcivilengineer.com/latest/uk

    #renewables #greenenergy

  7. An analysis carried out for the Guardian has found that in areas with the fewest sunny days, solar panels could bring annual savings of about £450 a year on the average household electricity bill. In areas with the brightest skies, this figure could climb to more than £600.

    Findings provided by the UK solar firm Recharge Renewable.

    #guardian #UK #guardianuk #solarpanel #solarpanels #electricity #renawableenergy #energy #tech #eu #analysis #sustainability #sustainable #green #greenenergy #ue

  8. Damit du mit einem Blick auf unsere Strommix-Prognose siehst, wann besonders viel oder besonders wenig klimafreundlich erzeugter Strom zur Verfügung steht, wird jede Stunde mit einer Farbe bewertet: 🚦

    🟢 Letztes Jahr haben Erneuerbare Energien 𝗱𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗵𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗵 𝟲𝟮 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘁 der Stromversorgung abgedeckt. Wird dieser Wert erreicht, wird der entsprechende Zeitraum hellgrün markiert. Am 26. Oktober 2025 übernahmen Erneuerbare sogar satte 𝟴𝟱%! 🤩

    Verlegst du einen Verbrauch in diese Stunden, trägst du ein Stück dazu bei, dass in diesem Jahr noch mehr grüner Strom den Weg in die Steckdosen der Republik findet! 👍

    💚 Werden in einer Stunde 𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀 𝟴𝟰 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘁 erwartet, wird sie mit einem kräftigen Grün eingefärbt. Fossile Kraftwerke müssen dann nur noch einen kleinen Teil der Stromversorgung übernehmen wodurch für den Betrieb deiner Elektrogeräte deutlich weniger Emissionen anfallen. ☁

    🔴 Liegt der Anteil Erneuerbarer Energien 𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝟯𝟬 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘇𝗲𝗻𝘁 und müssen Kohle- und Gaskraftwerke den Großteil der Versorgung abdecken, z.B. bei einer Dunkelflaute, dann erscheinen die Zeiträume in unserer Grafik rot.

    Du hast Fragen zu unserer Strommix-Prognose? Gerne beantworten wir sie in den Kommentaren! 👇

    #Visualisierung #Daten #GreenEnergy

    📷 Das Foto wurde von 𝗞𝗮𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗪𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗵 ( @karsten.wuerth auf Instagram) in Rheinland-Pfalz aufgenommen.

    🔍 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗲: Berechnungen auf Basis von Daten der Transparenzplattform des Verbandes Europäischer Übertragungsnetzbetreiber ENTSO-E (www.entsoe.eu)

    we pick green energy

  9. #solarpunksunday #solarpunk #GreenEnergy #photovoltaik

    A French company designed a hybrid wind and solar installation that looks like a tree. Mini wind turbines are shaped like leaves with solar panels attached at the base and can be installed anywhere.

    The mini turbines can be installed separately on buildings or can be mounted on three different botanical shaped structures: bush, palm and tree. You can even customize the colors. 😊

    designboom.com/technology/aero

    newworldwind.com

  10. Denmark’s #solar panels produced a record 850 GWh of electricity in June, equal to the annual power use of about 210,000 households.
    Solar energy accounted for 26% of the #electricity used that month.

    #GreenEnergy
    #SolarEnergy#SolarPower#RenewableEnergy#CleanEnergy#Sustainability#ClimateAction#EnergyTransition#NetZero#SolarPanels#Denmark#GreenTech

  11. This is an interesting article. Why? Because it goes beyond the normalized threadbare reporting we are subjected to from main stream media. And because the information imparted by the article is so… *refreshing* ?… due to its structure (the way it is written) and the information it reveals, both of which entice the reader to pay attention while reducing the temptation to *skim* the article — *skim reading* is a pathology thrust upon readers of social media platforms, it is highly infectious and to date there are no remedies (but maybe this article and the type of *journalism* it champions is the antidote).

    The article **explains** (wooaah, that’s bold and inovative) that the #TomagoSmelter bail out isn’t, in fact, a run-of-the-mill govt *bail out*.

    “…there is every chance that this arrangement will be cost-neutral over the decade, while at the same time turbocharging the energy transition and economic diversification of Australia’s most prominent industrial region.” That is the exiting part.

    But there is a dependency and #RioTinto needs to stick to the commitment for a decade at least. “ For its part, Tomago has committed to investing a minimum of $1.1 billion in reducing energy usage and switching to renewables. Not only will closure be avoided, but there will be a value-add to the region.”

    And that #Corporation has a track record : accr.org.au/news/rio-tinto-cli

    If it all works out as planned, this public funding/investment (not a bail out as such) will benefit all parties including the #HunterRegions and support the transition to #Renewables energy.

    Read the article here: thepoint.com.au/opinions/26081

    #ThisIsJournalism #NotThreadbareReporting #AusPol #Economics #PublicPurse #QuidProQuo #EnergyCosts #ElectricalEnergyContracts #GovtBailOut #Electrification #GreenEnergy #TransitioningToRenewables #GreenAluminium
    #AustralianSmelters

  12. How To Store Renewable Energy

    Image credit: Pramote Polyamate via Getty Images Renewable-energy storage is important to help humanity reduce its dependence on fossil fuels such as oil and coal, which produce carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Harnessing the power of the sun with solar panels and utilizing wind power with wind turbines are two common ways to generate renewable energy. But the sun isn't always shining and the wind isn't always blowing when we want electricity, and […]

    onlinemarketingscoops.com/2026

  13. We Are Not Mining with Renewable Energy

    …and when we do, shit's going to get real

    There are no “renewables” without mining, an unsustainable practice turbocharged by the burning of fossil fuels. Yet, advocates of green technologies still believe that we could “somehow” electrify the recovery of critical minerals, and continue with civilization in a “business as usual but greener” manner. In reality, this could not be further from the truth.

    by The Honest Sorcerer
    July 10, 2026

    https://thehonestsorcerer.substack.com/p/we-are-not-mining-with-renewable-104


    #renewables #renewable #RenewableEnergy #GreenEnergy #GreenTransition #FossilFuels #fuels #energy #EnergyTransition #electricity #ElectricalGrid #PowerGrid #mining #trade #transport #shipping #industry
  14. Could this simple idea revolutionise #Scottish #energy industry?

    The idea is to co-locate specially designed “Tide-Torrent” #turbines on the #sea floor alongside #offshore #wind farms.

    Water moving past wind turbine foundations gains speed, McAnally said, suggesting smaller #tidal generators could be positioned to capture that extra energy.

    thenational.scot/news/26171128

    #renewable #GreenEnergy #ClimateChange #GlobalWarming #TidalEnergy #electricity

  15. #FotoVorschlag 'Windräder' / 'Wind turbines'

    Aktueller Blick aus unserem Garten. Und nein, die stören gar nicht und wir freuen uns über Ökostrom.

    A current view from our garden. And no, they don't bother us at all, and we're happy to be using green electricity.

    #photography #fotografie #greenenergy #windenergie #fossilfree #windpower #CO2frei #klimafreundlich #energiewende

  16. 📰 Sand Battery for Industrial Heat: A Simple Solution to a Complex Problem

    🗒 "TheStorage uses ordinary sand to store renewable energy, helping manufacturers cut carbon emissions by up to 90% and lower energy costs by up to 70%."

    happyeconews.com/sand-battery-

    #environment #thermalenergy #sandbattery #energy #technology #tech #greenenergy