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- Kathleen and Charles Moore Prepare to take their Fight Against Taxing Unrealized Gains to Supreme CourtThu, 9 Feb 23, 10:12pmIn 2017, Congress passed the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. The new law was a reform of the federal tax code, but also included a provision called the Mandatory Repatriation Tax or the...
- Posting NHTSA’s Proposed Rule to Overturn Federal Preemption of California’s Motor Vehicle GHG RegulationsTue, 18 May 21, 3:00amThe Federal Register today published the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s proposed rule to repeal the agency’s portions Part 1 of the Trump administration’s...
- SAFE Rule: Posting Important Preemption CaseTue, 4 May 21, 5:20amI am not usually a fan of the 9th Circuit, but this case includes a constitutional gem. The court observed that a state policy occurring in violation of a federal mandate is void...
- Posting FERC’s Proposed Policy Statement on Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity MarketsSat, 17 Oct 20, 5:21amFederal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Proposed Policy Statement on Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets (October 15, 2020)
Tags: blog - Posting Key Briefs in the SAFE Rule Preemption CaseFri, 16 Oct 20, 10:45amThe case, called Union of Concerned Scientists v. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, pits the State of California and its allies (petitioners) against the Trump administration...
- Posting Dr. Kevin Dayaratna’s House Oversight Subcommittee testimony on climate change policySat, 26 Sep 20, 2:08amOn September 24, 2020, the House Oversight Subcommittee on Environment held a hearing titled “Climate Change Part IV: Moving Towards a Sustainable Future.” The written...
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- Our cells follow 24-hour circadian rhythms that regulate our blood sugar levels and are heavily influenced by light exposure. Scientists have harnessed this to show that just sitting...
- A distant world with carbon in its atmosphere and extraordinarily high temperatures is unlike any other planet we’ve seen, and it’s unclear how it could have formed
- The largest study so far into the genetics of chronic fatigue syndrome, or myalgic encephalomyelitis, has implicated 259 genes – six times more than those identified just four...
- Our understanding of the true nature of the cosmos relies on measurements of its expansion, but cosmologists have been arguing back and forth about it for more than 100 years
- Satellites in orbit would begin to collide in a matter of days if they lost manoeuvrability during a solar storm or other outage
- The rings of Saturn are normally thought to be flat, but measurements by the Cassini spacecraft show that some of their particles fly hundreds of thousands of kilometres above...
- Professional footballer players who became injured while on their period took longer to recover than when injuries occurred at other times of their menstrual cycle
- Study author says tech companies are reaping benefits of artificial intelligence age but society is left to pay cost
Tags: environment, uk news, world news, greenhouse gas emissions - Study’s author says society not tech companies paying for environmental impact of AI and asks if this is fair
Tags: environment, uk news, world news, greenhouse gas emissions - ‘Everything is worse since Drax came here’: US residents say wood-pellet plant harming their townone day agoResidents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions
Tags: environment, world news, us news, mississippi - Morrisons becomes first UK supermarket to delay net zero targetsTue, 16 Dec 25, 5:22amBritain’s fifth-biggest grocer postpones goal by 15 years to 2050, saying revised plan will now cover entire supply chain
Tags: environment, renewable energy, business, uk news - ‘A shift no country can ignore’: where global emissions stand, 10 years after the Paris climate agreementSat, 13 Dec 25, 5:00pmThe watershed summit in 2015 was far from perfect, but its impact so far has been significant and measurable
Tags: environment, renewable energy, fossil fuels, coal - Home batteries subsidy overhauled with $5bn injection as Australians rush to take up discountSat, 13 Dec 25, 11:35amChris Bowen says first 50kWh of a system would still be eligible, but discounting would not be as generous per kWh for medium- and larger-sized batteries
Tags: environment, renewable energy, australia news, chris bowen - Home batteries subsidy overhauled with $7.2bn injection as Australians rush to take up discountSat, 13 Dec 25, 11:35amChris Bowen says first 50kWh of a system would still be eligible, but discounting would not be as generous per kWh for medium- and larger-sized batteries
Tags: environment, renewable energy, australia news, chris bowen
- A List Of Hydrofoil Boats You Can Buy NowMon, 18 Aug 25, 4:41amHydrofoil boats represent a revolutionary leap in marine efficiency, delivering up to 90% reduction in energy consumption while providing near-silent, zero-emission operation.
- Interview With Toxicity Expert Yvonne BurkartFri, 13 Dec 24, 2:02pm
- Best Shower Filter To Remove Chloramines: Pelican Water PSF-1NHSat, 3 Jun 23, 1:08amThe Pelican Water PSF-1NH Shower Filter is our recommended shower filter for removing chloramines. It reduces 90-98% of chloramines in the water.
Tags: water filters - Ceramic and Stoneware Containers (Available On Amazon)Thu, 18 May 23, 9:42amAs part of my quest to find non-plastic products, I've found these containers that are made of ceramic and stoneware:
Tags: home products - The Best Batteries for Small Boats and Kayaks: Deep Cycle 12V LiFePO4Sat, 11 Mar 23, 6:20amThese deep cycle 12V LiFePO4 (or LFP) batteries are the best batteries you can buy to run small boats and watercraft like kayaks:
Tags: electronics - Portable Charging Stations With 120V OutputTue, 7 Mar 23, 7:51amThese portable charging stations have 120V output and run things like table lamps and charge devices like laptop computers:
Tags: electronics - Flicker-Free and Low Blue Light MonitorsWed, 1 Mar 23, 5:20amASUS and Acer offer new monitors with "Eye Care technology". These brands are generally the best choices if you are looking for a Low Blue Light (LBL) and flicker-free monitor.
- Bionic Boots Relieve Arthritic Cattle By Levelling Grazing on Steep Malvern HillsSun, 1 Apr 18, 6:00pmEmbargoed until 1/04/18 Bionic Boots Relieve Arthritic Cattle By Levelling Grazing on Steep Malvern Hills Farmers grazing cattle on the steep slopes of the Malvern Hills have...
- Making the case for a democratic monetary systemWed, 28 Mar 18, 11:28pmAlternative economist Christian Felber, looks at ways to put the financial and monetary system on a democratic footing in his latest book launched in the UK...
- Award-winning 3D effect plant is tipped to be UK’s favourite this summerWed, 21 Mar 18, 11:35pmCalibrachoa MiniFamous® Double PinkTastic is the people’s choice. A PINK-TASTIC PHENOMENON The new Calibrachoa mini petunia 'PinkTastic’ is set to take pride of place in...
- Why We Need Biofuels For a Green FutureWed, 21 Mar 18, 11:20pmFossil fuels are bound to run out, so it's time to take their alternatives more seriously. Together with the team at oponeo.co.uk we prepared a comprehensive guide on biofuels...
- IRI market data shows demand for more natural ingredients in beauty products added £1.4m to sales of facial scrubs in the last yearMon, 19 Mar 18, 7:34pmDemand for more natural ingredients in beauty products added £1.4m to sales of facial scrubs in last year according to IRI market data 4 out of 10 of the top selling facial scrub...
- Tell The Dam Truth: Patagonia's Blue Heart campaign aims to protect the last wild rivers of EuropeFri, 16 Mar 18, 9:48pmPATAGONIA’S BLUE HEART CAMPAIGN AIMS TO PROTECT THE LAST WILD RIVERS OF EUROPE A website, petition and documentary raises awareness and facilitates action: http://blueheart.patagonia.com/ Today...
- Survey reveals ‘Homeowners Guide to Flood Resilience’ is considered the go-to guide for resilience adviceTue, 13 Mar 18, 8:00pmIN a survey conducted by the BRE that interviewed over 250 property and flood industry professionals on flood resilience measures and guidance, the Know Your Flood Risk ‘Homeowners...
- Telehealth can improve care for cats with chronic health issuesWed, 4 Jun 25, 7:29amResearchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.
- Collaboration can unlock Australia's energy transition without sacrificing natural capitalWed, 4 Jun 25, 7:29amNew research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2...
- Eating an array of smaller fish could be nutrient-dense solution to overfishingWed, 4 Jun 25, 4:12amTo satisfy the seafood needs of billions of people, offering them access to a more biodiverse array of fish creates opportunities to mix-and-match species to obtain better nutrition...
- Molecular link between air pollution and pregnancy risksWed, 4 Jun 25, 4:12amA new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.
- Tea, berries, dark chocolate and apples could lead to a longer life span, study showsWed, 4 Jun 25, 1:50amNew research has found that those who consume a diverse range of foods rich in flavonoids, such as tea, berries, dark chocolate, and apples, could lower their risk of developing...
- Atmospheric chemistry keeps pollutants in the airWed, 4 Jun 25, 1:50amA new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in emissions.
- Being in nature can help people with chronic back pain manage their conditionWed, 4 Jun 25, 1:50amResearchers asked patients, some of whom had experienced lower back pain for up to 40 years, if being in nature helped them coped better with their lower back pain...
- Work starts on New York’s first offshore wind projectWed, 16 Feb 22, 12:49amSouth Fork Wind Farm is a 132 MW project to be located 19 miles southeast of Block Island, Rhode Island. The project is approved to install 12 or fewer wind turbines and will...
- Ethanol isn’t as green as you might think, researchers sayWed, 16 Feb 22, 12:45am
- ‘This is punitive’: Kansas Senate committee considers poison pill wind energy billsTue, 15 Feb 22, 11:51pmSenators heard three hours of testimony from anti-wind sources and just one hour from proponents of renewable energy
Tags: news, wind power, onshore - California PUC adopts plan to add 25.5GW of renewables by 2023Tue, 15 Feb 22, 5:20amThe California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) approved plans to add around 25,500 MW of renewable energy resources and 15,000 MW of energy storage and demand response resources...
- Duke Energy aims to double renewable energy capacity by 2030Tue, 15 Feb 22, 1:32amThe utility's five-year capital plan totals $63 billion, 80% of which will support investments in grid modernization and zero or lower-carbon emitting generation.
- MISO surprises with FERC Order 2222 implementation dateMon, 14 Feb 22, 9:00pm
- FERC receives two proposals for same California pumped storage locationMon, 14 Feb 22, 9:00pmThe Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received two applications for preliminary permits for a pumped storage project at Lake Elsinore in California.
Tags: news, hydropower, baseload
- Financing renewable energy in developing economiesWed, 15 Dec 21, 2:51amBy Kamogelo Motse, Researcher, Climate Council In 2015 at the United Nations General Assembly, 17 Sustainable Development Goals were established. The purpose of the Sustainable...
- Amid a flood of solar applications, Maine seeks a more targeted approachTue, 7 Dec 21, 3:48amTwo years after opening the gates for small-scale renewable development in Maine, officials now have to figure out how to situate new projects in prime spots on the grid.
- The future of Europe’s green energy landscape is deep undergroundTue, 2 Nov 21, 8:00pmGeothermal energy not only has a renewed exploration roadmap to follow, but a revived political landscape as well.
Tags: news, geothermal, baseload - How to meet America’s climate goals: 5 policies for Biden’s next climate billTue, 2 Nov 21, 8:00pmPresident Joe Biden’s new climate strategy, announced after his original plan crumbled under opposition in Congress, will represent a historic investment in clean energy technology...
- Drone data helps a Minnesota city conserve energyWed, 27 Oct 21, 8:00pmWarren, a small city in Northern Minnesota, is offering an innovative public service: images that reveal building heat loss, captured by drones.
Tags: news, energy efficiency, blogs, minnesota - EDF signs 300 MW solar+storage purchase agreement with LA-area clean electricity providerFri, 3 Sep 21, 8:50pmThe agreement will provide enough electricity to power more than 163,000 homes and avoid 669,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.
Tags: news, solar, storage, utility scale - Slovenian utility installing solar plant at 136-MW Zlatoličje hydroelectric plantThu, 19 Aug 21, 4:12amSlovenia’s Dravske elektrarne Maribor is beginning construction of segment five of the Zlatoličje solar plant at the 136-MW Zlatoličje hydroelectric plant.
Tags: news, solar, utility scale
- Government boosts home battery spend by $5 billionSat, 13 Dec 25, 5:36amFederal Energy Minister Chris Bowen announces big changes to the government's battery subsidy scheme amid claims most of its $2.3 billion budget has been spent in just six months.
- $2.3b drained in six months: Battery scheme facing 'urgent' overhaulSat, 13 Dec 25, 5:36amAnnounced to great fanfare in the run-up to the election, Labor's $2.3 billion battery scheme was supposed to last until 2030. Much of the money is already gone.
- Landlords to be paid for installing rooftop solar on rentals in QueenslandFri, 12 Dec 25, 6:39amThe $26 million pre-election commitment from the LNP is estimated by the government to save 6,500 households around $700 on energy bills, with applications opening on Friday morning.
- Energy blueprint shake-up as 'market moves faster than the systems plan'Wed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
Tags: climate change, energy industry, coal, solar energy - Market operator switches to big solar, batteries as wind farms are becalmedWed, 10 Dec 25, 5:58amSoaring costs and trenchant criticism from some put the brakes on wind and transmission as the sun shines on big solar and batteries.
Tags: climate change, energy industry, coal, solar energy - Watchdog flags 5 per cent fall in power prices amid renewables surgeThu, 4 Dec 25, 5:35amAn energy watchdog says more renewable energy is projected to lower prices, but others warn the promise is illusory and more pain is coming.
Tags: climate change, energy industry, solar energy, wind energy - Grid 'not ready' for coal plant's closure as AEMO warns of blackout riskMon, 1 Dec 25, 8:35amThe energy grid is not ready for the closure of the Eraring coal plant, the energy operator has warned, raising the threat of widespread blackouts in eastern Australia.
- Hydrostor building up to 1 GW compressed air storage to meet California's shifting resource needsFri, 7 May 21, 8:08amToronto-based storage provider Hydrostor is developing 1,000 MW of long-duration energy storage in California, using a patented compressed air technology that, according to President...
- TeraWatt Infrastructure targets a nationwide charging network for electric vehicle fleetsWed, 5 May 21, 2:00pmTeraWatt Infrastructure, unstealthed on Wednesday — and it claims to have a good chunk of that crucially important work underway. The San Francisco-based company announced it...
- HECO chafes at Hawaii PUC's conditions on new battery project, saying they could deter deploymentWed, 5 May 21, 2:00pmHawaii regulators last week approved Hawaiian Electric's (HECO) proposed power purchase agreement (PPA) with a 185 MW battery storage project in Kapolei, Oahu, despite concerns...
- Enel Green Power NA plans 1.5 GW of new renewables and energy storage capacityWed, 5 May 21, 2:00pmThe company said it has more than 2.3 GW of renewable generation under construction, and by mid-year will have 606 MW of battery storage capacity under way. Enel Green Power North...
- California electric system operator CAISO prepares to 'embrace historic tide' of energy storageTue, 4 May 21, 2:00pmThe California Independent System Operator (CAISO), which oversees much of the US state's electricity infrastructure and markets, is preparing for the coming "surge" in energy...
- San Diego Community Power enters PPA with RAI Energy for 100-MW solar + storage projectTue, 4 May 21, 2:00pmSan Diego Community Power (SDCP), a nonprofit community choice energy program serving five cities in the San Diego region, entered into a PPA with an affiliate of developer RAI...
- US DOI gives green light to 350MW/1,400MWh energy storage project in CaliforniaTue, 4 May 21, 2:00pmThe US Department of the Interior (DOI) has given the green light to the construction of a utility-scale solar-plus-storage project on public land in California...
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