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Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s Proposed Policy Statement on Carbon Pricing in Organized Wholesale Electricity Markets (October 15, 2020)
Tags: blogThe 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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Tags: blogI pose this question because a recent report by the Rhodium Group describes the SAFE rule’s expected 1.5 percent annual increase in average fuel efficiency as a “roll...
I am posting here a rough English translation of the Dutch Supreme Court’s summary of its 20th December 2019 decision to uphold lower court rulings that the government must...
As reported in the Washington Post and New York Times, Chapter 29 of Vol. 2 of the 4th U.S. National Climate Assessment claims that unchecked warming could raise global temperatures 8°C...
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Despite mounting evidence that we eat, drink and breathe microplastics it still isn't clear if they enter our bodies and cause harm, but in 2021 we should get some answers
Geologists have often served fossil fuel exploration - now is the time for them to focus on climate change and other global sustainability goals, says Christopher Jackson
Geologist have often served fossil fuel exploration – now is the time for them to focus on climate change and other sustainable development goals instead, says Christopher Jackson
Images of the extraordinary, but endangered, Dalmatian pelican and weaver ants caring for their young are among those awarded in this year's British Ecological Society’s "Capturing...
Plate tectonics may have begun 4 billion years ago, almost a billion years earlier than thought, according to a new analysis of ancient rocks
Mary Anning's later life is explored in Ammonite, starring Kate Winslet and Saoirse Ronan. The film does a good job of showing the hard work involved in paleontology, but the portrayal...
Earth may have experienced three geological big bangs in which its tectonic plates started to move 30 to 50 per cent faster than normal – this may have influenced the evolution...
Most paint strippers contain methylene chloride and other toxic petroleum-based ingredients. These paint strippers are plant-based and non-toxic:
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paintThis is a list of non-toxic wood finishes:
Tags: materialsAll of the glue are non-toxic and low VOC -- this means they don't release Volative Organic Compounds throughout their life.
All of the glue are non-toxic and low VOC -- this means they don't release Volative Organic Compounds throughout their life.
Weldbond Multi-Purpose Glue is a non-toxic glue made in Canada. This is a great alternative to toxic glues that contain xylene, light aliphatic naphtha, N-hexane and toulene.
Heatherwick Studio has released photographs of its plant-covered 1,000 Trees development in Shanghai.
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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/
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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...
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'What goes in, must come out' is a familiar refrain. It is especially pertinent to the challenges facing researchers who are investigating methods to remove chemicals and pharmaceuticals...
Fried-food intake is linked to a heightened risk of major heart disease and stroke, finds a pooled analysis of the available research data.
Scantily clad tomb raiders and cloistered scholars piecing together old pots -- these are the kinds of stereotypes of archaeology that dominate public perception...
Researchers describe future changes to the tropical rain belt with expected climate change. The changes will cause droughts in large sections of the globe, threatening biodiversity...
Research focuses on transient nature of species' and ecosystem stability; illustrates how prepare for possible flips.
A review of ten types of policy used to reduce carbon suggests that some costs fall on those less able to bear them - but it also shows these policies can form the bedrock of a...
A research team has developed a process for the electrolytic treatment of wastewater that degrades microplastics at the source.
Eos Energy Storage and energy equipment firm Holtec International are creating a joint venture to produce Eos’ next generation of large-scale zinc batteries.
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grid scaleFrance’s Neoen SA has outlined plans to build a giant renewables complex in South Australia, including battery storage with up to nine times more capacity than the Tesla Inc...
In recognition of the widely acknowledged studies that show that organizations with gender equality perform better financially, this year POWERGEN International, along with partner...
California’s energy storage incentive program has been a great success, with more than 11,000 battery storage systems installed to-date. The problem is, it’s not reaching the...
This week, Scottish software company Smarter Grid Solutions (SGS) announced that it will be expanding into Europe after completing successful trials with a utility company in Germany.
MORE THAN 170 NEWS OUTLETS from around the world have now signed up for Covering Climate Now, a project co-founded by CJR and The Nation aimed at strengthening the media’s focus...
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The Clean Energy Regulator of Australia has approved enough capacity to guarantee that the large-scale Renewable Energy Target of 33,000 GWh of additional renewable energy will...
Even as they touted ambitious proposals to reduce carbon emissions to a national audience, Democratic candidates for president tried to balance the boldness of their plans with...
In a region of the world where coal is still king, there is room for renewables. This was a takeaway from the Ministerial Address and Joint Opening Keynote at POWERGEN Asia and...
Ireland is set to add 5.8 GW of non-hydro renewable power capacity over the next decade to reach a total 9.6 GW by 2030.
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windU.S. Secretary of the Interior David Bernhardt has unveiled changes to the implementing regulations of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) that Interior says is “designed to increase...
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Pigeons are known for their ability to find their way home, but the numbers taking up residence underneath solar panels are causing a headache for property owners.
Teams from 15 countries are tuning their cars for this year's race through the Australian outback — but there's concern not all contenders will make it to the start grid in October.
A recently released report by the Energy Security Board has found the security of electricity supply remains "the most concerning issue" for the National Energy Market.
A three-year battle between farmers and the New South Wales Government has ended with the conditional approval of a 120-megawatt solar farm planned for land 4 kilometres out of...
A new report by the Australian Energy Market Commission predicts all states in the National Electricity Market will have lower energy prices in 2023, but not the ACT, as more supply...
The Energy Storage Policy Forum is an elite gathering of energy storage professionals and policymakers who come together to discuss the anticipated policy activities and issues...
Google on Wednesday unveiled plans to install its first backup battery at a data center, with ambitions to use the project as a test case for grid service applications...
As multiple states and municipalities drive toward 100% renewable energy, the Pacific Northwest may be in the most unique position to answer the questions that generally arise...
An agreement has been signed for a 100MW / 400MWh battery storage project in Queens, New York, by utility company Con Edison and Hanwha Group-affiliated renewable energy developer...
President-elect Joe Biden's presumptive choice for energy secretary is expected to transform an obscure department agency that was on the Trump administration's chopping block...
Nationwide, a record 1.2 gigawatts of storage have been installed so far this year, according to Wood MacKenzie, a natural resources research and consulting firm. That number is...
U.S. battery developer Solid Power has begun pilot production of lithium metal all solid-state batteries at its Colorado facility. The company says it has also sent out prototype...
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