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🌱 In 2022, clean energy jobs grew in every state and, with a national 3.9% job growth, outpaced national employment growth, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. To prepare young people for the future of this emerging economy, states and local education agencies are turning to Career Technical Education (CTE) to develop both the technical and academic skills needed while providing specialized training to ensure learners are environmentally aware and can enter into environmentally-focused careers. Read our latest blog post by Advance CTE's Associate Director of State Policy Dan Hinderliter delving into recent state initiatives such as Massachusetts' Clean Energy Innovation Career Pathway that are actively preparing young learners with the specialized skills needed for the rapidly growing clean energy sector: https://lnkd.in/eR2vNntp

Fleets interested in zero-emission trucks, but could use some extra capacity to explore options? Apply for an EDF Climate Corps Fellow to get the wheels moving! #electrictrucks #zeroemissionvehicles #fleetmanagement

Fleets interested in zero-emission trucks, but needing some extra capacity to explore options? Apply for an EDF Climate Corps Fellow to get the wheels moving! #electrictrucks #zeroemissionvehicles #fleetmanagement

Time to apply for our third summer school on energy security! #summerschool #energypolicy #energysecurity #finland #TampereUniversity #tampere #studyinfinland #energyfuture #energyengineering #energyefficiency #nuclearenergy #renewableenergy #energytransition

On behalf of my colleagues at Mississippi State University and Mississippi State University Extension Service, I would like to express our collective interest in participating in this opportunity. We have assembled teams previously responding to all elements that have emerged as important themes at the The White House forum of March 15th 2023 and we would absolutely love to partner with other teams to respond to this DCL to establish a Research Coordinating Network (RCN) University-Community Climate Action Network (UCCAN). - Starting with trust as the essential ingredient for successful campus and community partnerships; ✅ - Making sure underserved communities that are the most vulnerable to climate impacts are at the forefront of developing and deploying climate solutions; ✅ - Ensuring that students have the knowledge and skills to lead in the clean industries of the future and to plan, deploy, and maintain the climate-smart infrastructure needed; ✅ - Enabling campuses to provide essential climate extension services to states, municipalities, and indigenous communities; ✅ - Campus communities partnering with federal agencies to serve as proving grounds for new climate solutions and demonstrate pathways to net-zero emissions. ✅ Please contact me in you're interested in pursuing this opportunity. #MaroonResearch #CollaborationCall #IMPACT

"Carbon capture and storage #CCS is, at its core, a technology for producing more oil. It requires more carbon to be expended to inject #CO2 at pressure than it keeps out of the atmosphere. It is not and will not be a viable solution to #ClimateChange." Thanks for sharing your story and your clear words, Lindsey Gulden 🫶

In Defense of Degrowth! I. Degrowth The core of the degrowth argument is the historical fact that economic growth and emissions are inexorably connected II. Myths Most business thinking about sustainable growth is based on several myths that reflect wishful thinking and fail to address the sources of today’s global issues that will be all the more important to governments, investors, and consumers in the face of significant and growing climate pressures: Myth 1: We are in the midst of an energy transition While the dramatic increase of renewable energy represents a positive step toward sustainability, so far, we are mainly augmenting existing energy sources, leading to a net increase in energy consumption. We cannot celebrate the progress of renewable sources without addressing the fundamental issue of continued dependence on traditional energy and the environmental impacts of renewables. The energy transition as we understand it is an illusion. Myth 2: Energy efficiency will solve climate change As history shows, increased efficiency frequently leads to increased overall emissions. Efficiency leads to greater access and cheaper prices, which in turn drive up consumption and, inevitably, emissions, is a pattern evident across many industries today. Myth 3: Innovation will save us It’s human nature to hope for an all-in-one solution to our economic and environmental problems. Green growth proponents believe that technological innovations like green hydrogen, carbon capture, and geoengineering will allow for growth while also reducing emissions and climatic effects. The reality is that, so far, such technologies overpromise and underdeliver. III. Revised Thinking Forward-looking companies are recognizing these myths and incorporating sustainability into the conception and design of products from the beginning so there won’t be a need to reduce emissions later. IV. Outlook We must rethink our ingrained assumptions and prioritize the avoidance of harms over the promotion of efficiency, look to circular models as opposed to green innovations, and demand companies drive consumer transitions rather than energy transitions. This is not a call for stagnation but a plea for responsible, sustainable growth that considers the well-being of our planet and future generations. Check out this inportant article by Christopher Marquis in Harvard Business Review here: https://lnkd.in/dbp-bVHr #innovation #sustainability #degrowth #climate #strategy #policy #businessmodels

Groundbreaking initiative! Thousands of young people will have the opportunity to be trained in clean energy, conservation, and climate resilience skills through the American Climate Corps. My colleagues and I at Willdan Performance Engineering can't wait to see it in action. But it's not just about tackling the climate challenges head-on. It gets better: it will give these individuals a head start on conservation-related careers and create good-paying jobs, building a brighter future for future generations. Together, we can work towards a sustainable, resilient, and equitable world for all. If you're interested in joining or supporting the American Climate Corps, you can learn more here: https://lnkd.in/d6RwnM_Z... #AmericanClimateCorps #ClimateAction #CleanEnergy #WIlldanPerformanceEngineering

Today was my first day as a Fellow with Student Energy! This multidisciplinary program hosts an eight-month curriculum to educate fellows on energy systems, project development skills, and provides us access to a massive international network of energy leaders. Being from Alberta, and with a keen interest in the role of municipalities in climate change, I know that urban centers are one of the largest drivers of consumption and carbon emissions. Good energy policy can have a positive ripple effect on other sectors. Decarbonization policies, for instance, necessitate changes in building codes, investments in public transportation and infrastructure, and technological innovations. I truly believe that city-led efforts to mitigate and adapt to climate change has the potential to transform livability, human health, and the urban experience. The cost of inaction in this space high; we've heard the concerns and we even see the negative impacts of climate change everyday. This is why I am so excited to be part of an action-oriented fellowship so I can play my part to build a better Edmonton. Learn more about Student Energy: https://lnkd.in/gggYAfnk Image from: https://lnkd.in/gUKDe2Xk #StudentEnergy #ABEnergy #yegbusiness #yeg #climateaction #SDG11