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Louisville has launched America's first 100% electric garbage truck fleet. These trucks are perfectly suited for waste collection with heavy loads, stop-and-go conditions, and low speeds. James shares insights from The Saskatchewan Survivor's Guide podcast, featuring former center-left Canadian politician Cathy Sproule. Why climate policies often don’t get political attention, even among left-leaning parties. Revised episode!

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• Biochar: The Carbon-Saving Solution Biochar, a product of burning forest materials at low temperatures, could help sequester carbon when applied to soil, rather than releasing it. This technology offers promising results in fire management and agriculture.

  • Read the Minnesota Public Radio Article
  • More from the U.S. National Forest Service

• Hurricane Relief with Solar Microgrids Following Hurricane Helene, the Footprint Project has provided North Carolina with solar-powered microgrids to replace polluting diesel generators. This initiative powers essentials, from food trucks to water filtration, sustainably. Canary Media Article

• Electric Hydrofoil Ferries in Sweden Sweden has launched the world’s first-ever electric hydrofoil ferry service, a cutting-edge leap towards emission-free maritime transport. Read More

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• Claude from Lethbridge, Alberta: Comments on UCP attack ads in the podcast’s pre-roll ads. Thanks for sharing, Claude!
• Derek: Asks about biochar and its applications for carbon reduction.

Lightning Round Highlights

• Electricity-powered garbage trucks launch in Louisville, CO.
• Bloomberg BNEF analysts find electrification outpacing hydrogen in decarbonizing sectors. Hydrogen Insight Article
• Sri Lanka installing solar on religious sites with support from the Indian government. Read More

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