By Alan Anderson, RCAT Board Member
Climate in the news:
1. Scientists fear planetary shift as oceans heat to record, impacting fisheries, air temps, coral reefs and more.
2. Alarming number of climate records were smashed in 2023. If you are not concerned, you are not paying attention.
3. Climate change to slash African GDP by 7.1%. Impact of droughts and floods disrupting crop production, leading to hunger.
4. Homeowners in these cities face increased climate threat. And as storms damage more & more properties, insurance goes up for everyone.
Climate Education:
2. The water cycle in review and how climate change is impacting the cycle
Good Climate News:
1. Gas-powered cars are losing market share to EVs and hybrids, but still a long way to go. In MN now, you can get $7,500 from feds, 2,500 from state, buying an EV. 10k off!
2. Researchers achieve a breakthrough in solar energy storage. Could be a true game changer!
3. South Carolina Welcomes Multibillion Dollar Electric Vehicle Projects. SC is reaping the benefits of the fed. IRA bill, with 14 new EV, battery and other related plants now planned.
What we can all do to help preserve a livable world for future generations:
1. Care enough to stay steadily in the fight. It will be long, but winnable with enough citizens caring and acting. If we are unwilling to make changes, it means we will be sacrificing our kids’/grandkids’ futures.
2. Make plans now to get an EV the next time you buy a car. With $10,000 in credits/rebates, the prices are competitive. Once bought, the maintenance cost is about 25% of owning a gas car. 90% of your charging is in your own garage at night. For long trips a little planning with a recharging app. makes finding chargers easy. Even if not in the market. now, start shopping, so when the time comes, you’ll have all your EV homework done!
3. Keep talking to friends, family and workmates about climate and the IRA benefits. Become an IRA benefits booster. Share this link to the Rewiring America info pc. on the IRA. https://www.rewiringamerica.
Thanks for all you’ve done and will do. Together, we can make a difference!
