In 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...

The 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...

I 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...

Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Proposed Policy Statement on Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets (October 15, 2020)
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The 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...

On 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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A team in the US has reported promising results after using an improved form of CRISPR to gene-edit human embryos, but a major issue remains unsolved

Scientists warn that the Trump administration's push to dismantle a vital network of ocean-sensing instruments will stymie crucial weather and climate monitoring in the Pacific...

The modern world depends on open-source software maintained by volunteers, but the added demands of checking and fixing AI-written submissions are causing some to burn out and...

Mice that contain cells with an added rat chromosome have been created by scientists. The next step is to try this with frozen elephant tissue – and if that works, the team will...

A seemingly simple set of rules kicks off a kind of mathematical magic trick, which has kept great minds busy since the 1930s. Columnist Jacob Aron explores the origins of the...

Parents report loving their partners less within the first year of having a child, but that doesn't mean the feeling is permanent or inevitable

A patch of ocean south-east of Greenland is the only place on Earth that is cooling, and it could be a sign that the warm water "conveyor belt" in the Atlantic is slowing down

Australians are world leaders in rooftop solar and home batteries - but greater energy efficiency could make them a triple threat
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Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaring
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US president announces plans for two new coal plants, in Alaska and West Virginia, using Defense Production Act
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Some will question its credibility – but the alternative future to the one imagined in the World Justice Report is far more bleak
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Government rejects offshore rubbish being shipped to Fiji and burned after opposition from traditional landowners and tourism operators
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While many US city councils have passed moratoriums, Monterey Park is first where residents have voted on a ban
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How to change the energy market from within. Plus: Is Iran Trump’s Vietnam?
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Hydrofoil boats represent a revolutionary leap in marine efficiency, delivering up to 90% reduction in energy consumption while providing near-silent, zero-emission operation.

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The Pelican Water PSF-1NH Shower Filter is our recommended shower filter for removing chloramines. It reduces 90-98% of chloramines in the water.
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As part of my quest to find non-plastic products, I've found these containers that are made of ceramic and stoneware:
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These deep cycle 12V LiFePO4 (or LFP) batteries are the best batteries you can buy to run small boats and watercraft like kayaks:
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These portable charging stations have 120V output and run things like table lamps and charge devices like laptop computers:
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ASUS 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.

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...

Researchers found telehealth visits can improve care for cats with feline arthritis.

New research demonstrates that with collaboration between stakeholders, Australia can fully decarbonize its domestic and energy export economies by 2060 -- a feat requiring $6.2...

To 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...

A new study found exposure to specific tiny particles in air pollution during pregnancy are associated with increased risk of various negative birth outcomes.

New 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...

A new study details processes that keep pollutants aloft despite a drop in emissions.

Researchers 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...

South 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...

The carbon intensity of corn ethanol supported by the U.S.'s Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) is likely at least 24% higher than gasoline, according to a
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Senators heard three hours of testimony from anti-wind sources and just one hour from proponents of renewable energy
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The 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...

The 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's long implementation date for Order 2222 is another reason FERC should schedule a technical conference sooner than later.
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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has received two applications for preliminary permits for a pumped storage project at Lake Elsinore in California.
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By Kamogelo Motse, Researcher, Climate Council In 2015 at the United Nations General Assembly, 17 Sustainable Development Goals were established. The purpose of the Sustainable...

Two 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.

Geothermal energy not only has a renewed exploration roadmap to follow, but a revived political landscape as well.
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President 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...

Warren, a small city in Northern Minnesota, is offering an innovative public service: images that reveal building heat loss, captured by drones.
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The agreement will provide enough electricity to power more than 163,000 homes and avoid 669,000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually.
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Slovenia’s Dravske elektrarne Maribor is beginning construction of segment five of the Zlatoličje solar plant at the 136-MW Zlatoličje hydroelectric plant.
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Within the government, there's quiet confidence the battery boom will continue to gather pace and help shield Australia from both global shocks and domestic demand surges, driving...

Surging levels of renewable energy and better reliability from coal-fired generators are set to give consumers a break, with benchmark power prices to fall up to 10 per cent for...

As the federal government races towards its 2030 renewable energy goal, investors warn capital gains taxes changes risk upending the entire effort.
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Woodside-commissioned modelling suggests WA is not on track to reach net zero by 2050, even if its massive Browse gas project proceeds, unless renewable energy is rolled out at...

The Victorian opposition has revealed its renewable energy plan ahead of the state election, vowing to pause major transmission projects and establish urban solar parks.

A hot summer saw Australians use record amounts of electricity, but the growing share of renewable energy continued to push fossil fuels out of the grid, driving gas generation...

Two remote Indigenous communities have attracted a combined $11 million in funding for solutions to tackle their fuel security and cost-of-living crises.
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Toronto-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, unstealthed on Wednesday — and it claims to have a good chunk of that crucially important work underway. The San Francisco-based company announced it...

Hawaii 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...

The 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...

The 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 (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...

The 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...