Due to some glitch, my comment letter on the Obama EPA’s proposed “Carbon Pollution” Standards for new fossil fuel power plants was never posted on CEI’s...

The House is expected to vote this week on H.Con.Res.119 expressing the sense of Congress that a carbon tax is detrimental to the U.S. economy. The House passed similar legislation...

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt is expected to release the proposed Clean Power Plan repeal rule on Tuesday, October 10. Someone leaked the proposal on Friday, October 6. To read...

On Thursday, July 20, 2017, the Senate Judiciary Committee will vote on President Trump’s nomination of Kirkland & Ellis attorney Jeffrey Bossert Clark to be Assistant...

Guest post by Rupert Darwall Last Tuesday, an event of such magnitude struck the latest round of the climate conference – talks which have been going on in various forms since...

In a recent letter to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals, Troutman Sanders attorney Peter Glaser argues that “EPA far understated the effects of the Clean Power Plan (CPP)...

On Tuesday, the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals released a 320-page transcript of the marathon oral argument on EPA’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards for existing fossil-fuel...

Many people assume an asteroid triggered the mass extinction that killed the dinosaurs, but geologists say massive volcanic eruptions occurred at the same time

Sea level rise estimates are moving upwards. There could be at least a 1.3 metre rise by 2100, which would spell disaster for coastal communities

The most detailed ever look at Earth's prehistoric climate suggests many habitats changed in the past 800,000 years – and this may be why we evolved big brains

The ancient practice of water divining is still used across the world to locate water sources. Forty years ago, we wondered whether it might actually work

Future Martian explorers will need water if they are going to survive. They may be able to melt it out of underground ice sheets using a type of well already used in Antarctica

A plan for the future of the UK’s National Health Service aims to improve mental health services and provide genome sequencing for all children with cancer

Plug-and-play human organs, non-human intelligences and missions to Mars add speculative spice to a year of cultural events focused on the future

Hobbyists say Jackson Oswalt of Tennessee is youngest person to achieve fusion
Tags: energy, science, world news, nuclear power

In part two of our series, indigenous Siona people claim their health is being affected by apparent contamination of river
Tags: energy, environment, world news, oil

Simon Birmingham says speculation about diplomatic tension is unhelpful and there is no evidence measures are aimed at Australia
Tags: energy, business, coal, china

People should not jump to conclusions, says treasurer, as Australian dollar slides further
Tags: energy, business, coal, china

Critics warn of ‘chronic public health crisis’ as green initiative leaves homes in the cold
Tags: energy, business, energy efficiency, uk news

Centrica says it will take £300m hit on cap on energy bills and lowers 2019 cashflow outlook
Tags: energy, business, uk news, energy industry

As we head into another cycle of climate change politics beware the economic doomsayers
Tags: energy, environment, climate change, australia news

What is a Seedbox? A seedbox is a dedicated, high-speed server for downloading files. Most people rent seedboxes to achieve fast torrent or Usenet transfers. Typically, you will...

Due to the fact that the Virtual Platforms are widely used all over the world presently, surely, you know that the  Deal Rooms suggest you plenty of opportunities which can...

There are now a number of low-discharge D-size cells available. These cells are as powerful alkaline batteries, and they hold 85% of their charge for a year. The highest-capacity...

In A Nutshell Here are my recommendations for the best rechargeable AA batteries: If you want the best energy capacity (2500 mAh) — get the Eneloop Pro If you want maximum...

In A Nutshell Here are my recommendations for the best rechargeable AA batteries: If you want the best energy capacity (2500 mAh) — get the Eneloop Pro If you want maximum...

The best rechargeable C-size batteries are Acculoop C cells, by Accupower. These batteries are the new low self-discharge NiMH (Nickel Metal-Hydride) cells, and they have a high...

There are now a number of low-discharge D-size cells available. These cells are as powerful as powerful alkaline batteries, and they hold 85% of their charge for a year. The highest-capacity...

Embargoed 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...

Alternative 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...

Calibrachoa 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...

Fossil 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...

Demand 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...

PATAGONIA’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...

IN 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...

With average precipitation of 35 inches per four-month season over an area encompassing most of the Indian subcontinent, the South Asia summer monsoon is intense, only partly understood,...

Removing carbon dioxide from power plant emissions is a good idea to start with -- and it may have an extra economic benefit. Engineers are presenting results on turning carbon...

High IQs aren't going to be enough to stop an ecological disaster. It's going to take social intelligence, too. That's the conclusion of a new study.

Scientists have figured out a better way to deliver a DNA editing tool to shorten the presence of the editor proteins in the cells in what they describe as a 'hit and run' approach.

When dog-parents spend extra time scratching their dogs' bellies, take their dogs out for long walks and games of fetch, or even when they feel constant frustration over their...

The oddly shaped skull of Leptarctus primus, an extinct weasel relative that lived in North America and Asia about 20 million years ago, has long led to conflicting theories about...

Lost to science for decades and thought perhaps extinct, Wallace's giant bee (Megachile pluto) has been rediscovered in an Indonesian rainforest.

Plenty of people, it seems, have plans for PG&E Corp. Even before the California utility giant filed for bankruptcy facing $30 billion in potential liabilities from wildfires,...

After its 2017 milestone in which Maryland became the first state in the U.S. to launch a 30 percent tax credit for businesses and homeowners that install energy storage devices,...

The deal calls for Saft to deliver a turnkey order for up to 10 MW capacity for spinning reserves and frequency response to maintain grid stability.
Tags: storage, microgrids, grid scale, energy storage

With lithium-ion battery technology expanding across the world, through electronics, Electric Vehicles and stationary storage, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)...

The world’s largest battery could soon be storing solar energy deep in the heart of Texas oil country.
Tags: solar, storage, utility scale, grid scale

India’s first grid-scale battery energy storage system is now operational.
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Opponents of the U.S. congressional Democrats’ Green New Deal point to Germany as an example of a country where similar policies have backfired. They should take a closer look;...

The California-based utility requested that a federal bankruptcy court prevent FERC from enforcing the conditions of the more than 380 power purchase agreements (PPAs) that the...

California-based solar developer Sunpin Solar said that Direct Energy Business, a subsidiary of Centrica PLC, signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) for the full output of the...

Under a 20-year agreement, AES will provide APS with the storage capabilities powered by Fluence’s proven Advancion platform.
Tags: solar, storage, grid scale, energy storage

This week ComEd said that it’s furthering innovation in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood with the installation of renewable energy powered lights along the walkway to the...

This week independent power producer Marubeni and LO3 Energy said they have started a pilot project in Japan where LO3 will administer an energy marketplace using blockchain to...

This week, Canadian Solar said that it has won three solar power contracts with Alberta’s Ministry of Infrastructure, for a total of 94 megawatts (MWp) of solar power system...

The 2019 Sustainable Energy in America factbook was released this week by Bloomberg New Energy Finance (BloombergNEF) and the Business Council for Sustainable Energy (BCSE)...

One town's ground-breaking new technology is harvesting sun and air to create water.
Tags: solar energy, water, drought, environmental technology

Tags: solar energy, water, water management, water supply

Renewables advocates say Shell's takeover of home battery maker Sonnen, an emerging player in Australia's energy market, is a significant step for the sector, as oil and gas giants...

New research from the Australian National University finds the nation is likely to meet its Paris climate target in 2025 — five years earlier than expected.
Tags: energy, environment, solar energy, alternative energy

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When 45,000 homes and businesses in Sydney's eastern suburbs were plunged into darkness yesterday, Carl Prins' house was the only one in the street with a working fridge — here's...

What caused more than 200,000 Victorians to lose power on Friday, and do we need to get used to rolling brownouts?
Tags: solar energy, alternative energy, weather, wind energy

So far, utilities have only installed the equivalent of one or two traditional power plants in grid-scale lithium-ion battery projects, all since 2015. But across California, Texas,...

The Energy Storage Association (ESA) applauds the Minnesota Senate for unanimously passing Senate File 100 (SF 100) today. Thanks to the leadership of Senators Osmek, Rosen, Marty,...

The Arizona power grid has a unique set of challenges, which it turns out solar and energy storage are particularly well suited to address. Arizona Public Service, the state's...

As Pacific Gas & Electric and California regulators grapple with how to manage the potential for widespread fire-prevention grid shutdowns this summer, clean energy advocates are...

A new poll has identified energy storage as the most promising technology for institutional investors keen on renewable assets, amid plans by many to ramp up allocations...

Energy storage is a key piece of the power puzzle as cities, states, and supporters of the Green New Deal talk about a transition to 100 percent carbon-free energy sources within...

Energy storage is a key piece of the power puzzle as cities, states, and supporters of the Green New Deal talk about a transition to 100 percent carbon-free energy sources within...