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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How chlorophyll data from satellites is helping scientists understand and mitigate changes in warming oceans

A high-resolution view of hailstones the size of tennis balls can reveal how they form – and help researchers better forecast which storms will generate these destructive pieces...

Wildfires are already changing as a result of climate change but we don’t know what will happen as our planet gets even warmer. The answer could be hidden underground

Rising carbon dioxide levels are driving an increase in the ocean’s acidity – and this change is sinking deeper as emissions increase, putting even more marine organisms at...

A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula, the seventh this year

A supercomputer simulation of iron and carbon atoms in Earth’s inner core may explain how a molten ball at the centre of our planet froze solid

An analysis of crystals in lava from the 2022 eruption of Mauna Loa has revealed an unknown magma reservoir within the volcano, which could extend forecasts of eruptions from minutes...

UK Energy Research Centre says there is ‘very little room for error’ to avoid delays and protect vulnerable people
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Factory to move from making offshore blades to onshore under deal with government to keep half of 600 staff
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Exclusive: Complaint says Equinor is unlawfully connected to Israel’s Delek Group, which has been flagged by UN human rights commissioner
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Residents accuse the oil firm of overstating the benefits of its ethane cracker plant – and playing down the harms
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Harnessing wind, hydro and maybe geothermal power, the tiny Canary Island of El Hierro is blazing a trail for sustainable energy – and the secret is all in the mix

From rural buses to solar panels, our Green agenda has been transformative. Yet, vested interests and big polluters helped to poison the well of public thinking

Friends of the Earth calls on government to rein in growth of datacentres for fear they could increase fossil fuel use
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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.

Here are LED bulbs with very low flicker rates (less than 2% flicker). These LED bulbs even flicker less than their incandescent equivalents, which have a 6 to 12% flicker rating.

These are the highest CRI LED bulbs I could find:
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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...

A new study estimates that more than 9000 insects and other native invertebrates have become extinct in Australia since European arrival in 1788 and between 1-3 additional species...

Is it possible to pass on the effects of malnutrition? A new animal study found that a protein-deficient diet in one generation created related health risks -- lower birth-weight,...

While good dogs never mean harm, they are often directed to remain on-lead in nature reserves to protect wildlife. Research has found that whether dog owners follow this rule is...

A groundbreaking study has shed light on how lizards and snakes -- the most diverse group of land vertebrates with nearly 12,000 species -- have evolved remarkably varied jaw shapes,...

Just like we recycle waste, repurposing excess CO2 from the atmosphere could be one way to abate the worsening climate crisis. In electrochemical reduction, CO2 is converted into...

Industry -- particularly the pharmaceutical industry -- is deeply reliant on bacteria in their production. Now, researchers present a 'superman suit' to put on the bacteria, so...

Recycling all the human and livestock feces and urine on the planet would contribute substantially to meeting the nutrient supply for all crops worldwide, thereby reducing the...

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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The Australian Energy Market Operator has announced a proposal for "emergency backstop" measures to turn down, or switch off, rooftop solar to stabilise the energy grid...

The Australian Energy Market Operator has announced a proposal for "emergency backstop" measures to turn down, or switch off, rooftop solar to stabilise the energy grid...

Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers...

Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers...

Redflow had political backing and a soaring ambition to sell energy storage to the world, but its $10,000 batteries regularly failed within months of installation leaving customers...

The Australian Energy Market Operator wants "emergency backstop" powers to switch off or turn down rooftop solar systems in every state amid fears of a system collapse.

With the rise and rise of rooftop solar showing no signs of stopping in Australia, the market operator says "emergency" powers to control it are urgently needed.

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...