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- Documents Pertinent to the Nomination of Jeffrey Bossert Clark for AAG DOJ ENRDWed, 19 Jul 17, 3:47amOn 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...
- SJW-day at COP22Sat, 19 Nov 16, 5:55amGuest 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...
- Clean Power Plan: EPA’s Updated Base Case Now Tallies with EIA DataFri, 4 Nov 16, 4:04amIn 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)...
- Clean Power Plan Oral Argument Transcript Available Here!Sat, 15 Oct 16, 3:54amOn 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...
- President Obama and Chinese President Xi will officially join the Paris Climate Treaty on 3rd SeptemberSat, 3 Sep 16, 6:53amU. S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping will announce that their two countries are officially joining the Paris Climate Treaty when they meet on Saturday,...
- South China Morning Post reports: China and US to ratify landmark Paris climate deal ahead of G20 summit, sources revealSat, 27 Aug 16, 7:31amThe South China Morning Post reported on Thursday that U. S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping “are set to jointly announce their ratification”...
- Posting: Little-Known Documents Pertinent to Assessing the Legality of EPA’s Clean Energy Incentive ProgramMon, 22 Aug 16, 4:03pmThe public comment period for EPA’s proposed rule titled Clean Energy Incentive Program Design Details closes on September 2, 2016. I intend to submit comments on behalf...
- Plastic particles sink to the seabed after being eaten and excreted by animals called larvaceans, which could be why we see less floating plastic than expected
- The 91 newly found volcanoes lurk beneath the vulnerable West Antarctic ice sheet and could accelerate its demise
Tags: environment, ocean - Between 14 and 19 storms are predicted to sweep across the Atlantic from June to November this year, threatening the US and other countries
- Farmland is in retreat. We should make the most of thatMon, 14 Aug 17, 8:00pmNow that more land globally is being revegetated than cleared, we need to figure out how to use this force for ecological good. But it won't be an easy sell
- The BBC should stop giving unwarranted airtime to Nigel LawsonSat, 12 Aug 17, 4:07amThe broadcaster had tough questions for Al Gore and then gave space to false claims of a prominent climate sceptic. This is a recipe for spreading misinformation
- Mystery of missing tsunamis explained by geological modelSat, 12 Aug 17, 2:52amMassive debris flows below the waves can trigger devastating tsunamis, but sometimes they generate the merest ripple – now we know why
- Al Gore: The return of climate science’s preacher manSat, 12 Aug 17, 2:18amClimate denialism seems to loom large, but after 10 years delivering his message globally, Al Gore believes we’re on the road to salvation
- Prof John Underhill argues that geology is fundamental but has been forgotten in assessments of UK’s shale gas capability
Tags: energy, environment, fossil fuels, uk news - Microgrids, promising energy self-reliance for communities, are growing in popularity as they become more affordable
Tags: energy, environment, renewable energy, solar power - Exclusive: Allegations by Indian customs of huge sums being siphoned off to tax havens from projects are contained in legal documents but denied by company
Tags: energy, environment, business, fossil fuels - Santos wipes more than $1bn from its LNG plant in Queensland – just a week after Origin announced a similar devaluation
Tags: energy, environment, business, fossil fuels - Australian coal-power allowable pollution would be illegal in US, Europe and China – report2 days agoEnvironmental Justice Australia report says Australian coal-fired power plants regularly exceed lax limits imposed on them
Tags: energy, environment, fossil fuels, coal - Environmental Justice Australia report says Australian coal-fired power plants regularly exceed lax limits imposed on them
Tags: energy, environment, fossil fuels, coal - Shell and Exxon face censure over claim gas was 'cleanest fossil fuel'Tue, 15 Aug 17, 2:14amDutch advertising watchdog’s ruling prompts company to change line to ‘least polluting fossil fuel’ as campaigners welcome action over ‘misleading’ ad
- The Best Rechargeable Batteries and Chargers Of 2017Thu, 2 Feb 17, 3:56amIn 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 C-Size Rechargeable BatteriesSun, 22 Jan 17, 4:21amThe 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...
- The Best D-Size Rechargeable Batteries Of 2017Sun, 8 Jan 17, 8:14amThere 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...
- The Best Battery Chargers (For D and C Size Batteries)Thu, 7 Jul 16, 5:55amWe briefly reviewed battery chargers in a previous post “The Best Rechargeable AA Batteries“. But let’s take a look at the best “Universal Battery Chargers”....
- The Longest Lasting Rechargeable AA BatteriesSun, 6 Mar 16, 8:08amUpdate: This article is out-of-date, please see my 2015 review. Sanyo’s Eneloop batteries have had an edge over other rechargeable AAs since they were released in 2005. Basically,...
- Best Commuter BikesWed, 17 Feb 16, 3:05amBike manufacturers have answered the call to the increased population of bike commuters by designing full lines of commuter specific bikes. Though many of these commuter bikes...
- The Spun Chair: A Sculpture That Rotates YouSat, 2 Jan 16, 1:46pmOur first entry into the MetaEfficient gallery is the Spun Chair by Heatherwick Studio. Is it an oversized toy? Is it a sculpture? Is it a piece of furniture? All three perhaps....
- Vinçotte Digitizes Service Process Using ServiceMax, from GE Digital, In €20M Efficiency DriveWed, 2 Aug 17, 7:25pmOne of Europe’s largest inspection companies uses field service management to transform customer experience for its 63,000 customers London, UK. – 2 August, 2017 – Vinçotte,...
- Edinburgh to Welcome World Extreme Medicine Conference this NovemberMon, 31 Jul 17, 8:14pmThe World Extreme Medicine Conference will be held at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS from Saturday November 25 to Monday November 27 2017, following the success of the 2016...
- Summer Holiday School Safety Sign Audit OpportunityMon, 31 Jul 17, 6:55pmStocksigns, one of the leading providers of signage in the UK, recommends that the summer holiday is the ideal time for schools to carry out their safety sign audit whilst buildings,...
- London College Of Garden Design graduates excel at leading showsMon, 24 Jul 17, 6:00pmLondon College of Garden Design (LCGD) Graduates have triumphed once again at two of the big summer shows. Will Williams won a Silver Gilt Medal at RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower...
- The Work Playground Becomes a B-CorporationMon, 24 Jul 17, 6:00pmLondon, 24 July 2017 – People and organisational development company The Work Playground, has boosted its commitment to being a ‘force for good’ by becoming a certified B-Corporation...
- Lottie Dolls continues to empower girls with launch of ‘Brownie’ dollTue, 18 Jul 17, 6:00pm...Lottie Dolls – the popular age appropriate doll range – has collaborated with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girls Scouts (WAGGGS) to create the first-ever Brownie...
- Everest donates £8,000 to charity following its garden display poll at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower ShowTue, 18 Jul 17, 12:00amFollowing a poll held at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show by Everest, the home improvements company has presented a donation of £4,000 to the Save the Orangutan charity,...
- The ancient Romans were famous for their advanced water supply. But the drinking water in the pipelines was probably poisoned on a scale that may have led to daily problems with...
- Whales turn tail at ocean mining noise2 hours agoA new international study has measured the effect of loud sounds on migrating humpback whales as concern grows as oceans become noisier. Scientists have said one of the main sources...
- Scientists have discovered fossil remains of a new carnivorous mammal in Turkey, one of the biggest marsupial relatives ever discovered in the northern hemisphere.
- A study of flood damage in Florida proposes prioritizing property buyouts based on flood risk, ecological value, and socioeconomic conditions. Forecasters say an above-normal hurricane...
- Have your coffee without spilling the milk: researchers have developed a milk capsule that dissolves when placed in a hot drink. Not only does this reduce the consumption of packaging...
- A new mechanism of stomach gland regeneration reveals impact of Helicobacter pylori infection.
- After nearly two years of planning, a team of scientists from the US and Cuba has explored never-before-studied mesophotic coral reefs during a month-long circumnavigation of the...
- A 150MW solar thermal power plant will be built in South Australia by global company SolarReserve. The Aurora Solar Energy Project located in Port Augusta, about 300km north of...
- NorthVolt AB, the Swedish battery factory developer founded by a former Tesla Inc. executive, is planning to close its first major fundraising round this autumn, potentially...
- London Mayor Sadiq Khan said he wanted to try city-wide auctions as part of an environment strategy proposed to more than double the capital’s solar energy generation capacity...
- Parked Electric Cars Earn $1,530 From Europe's Power GridsTue, 15 Aug 17, 2:29amElectric car owners are earning as much as $1,530 a year just by parking their vehicle and feeding excess power back into the grid. Trials in Denmark carried out by Nissan...
- Tech Guru Bill Joy Unveils a Battery to Challenge Lithium-IonTue, 15 Aug 17, 12:55amElon Musk isn’t the only visionary betting that the world will soon be reliant on batteries. Bill Joy, the Silicon Valley guru and Sun Microsystems Inc. co-founder, also...
- Do You have a Favorite Insurance? For Pharma, it May be MicrogridsFri, 11 Aug 17, 11:41pmA large pharma company recently came to me to discuss energy supply and its need for guaranteed electricity. The company had to take out expensive insurance to cover a power...
- Turns out the solar eclipse, set to plunge parts of the U.S. into total darkness on Monday, will offer exactly what the power sector’s been looking for: a completely predictable...
- An electric cooperative in rural Arkansas is finding that solar power is not only benefiting its members, it’s helped to keep a major employer in the community.
- Combined Solar and Methane Power Plant Set to Open in South AustraliaTue, 15 Aug 17, 12:34amA combined solar and methane power plant in South Australia is set to begin operating within days. In what’s believed to be an Australian first, the plant will channel thermal...
- 4 Unusual Uses of Solar PV TechnologyMon, 14 Aug 17, 11:52pmIt’s becoming more common to find solar panels on rooftops, but that’s just one of thousands of places where they are generating power. As costs drop and energy production...
- Solar Eclipse Will Affect PV Generators Across USMon, 14 Aug 17, 11:20pmOn August 21, a solar eclipse will obscure the sunlight needed to generate electricity at approximately 1,900 utility-scale solar PV power plants in the U.S....
- There Are No Glass Ceilings In This Solar VillageSat, 12 Aug 17, 6:41amEngineer, entrepreneur, builder, leader: who are you picturing right now? Actually, these titles are held by several incredible collegiate women who have leadership roles on the...
- Myth Busting Indian SolarSat, 12 Aug 17, 5:15amSolar capacity has been growing at a jaw dropping pace in India. What is especially remarkable is the range of stakeholders that play a part in this story. The central...
- A growing number of Australians can't lower their power bills by accessing solar energy due to red tape and the rise in apartment living and rentals.
Tags: environment, climate change, solar energy, alternative energy - Recommendations from an energy security taskforce, set up in the wake of Tasmania's 2015 power crisis, will be fully implemented within months, with the State Government acknowledging...
- The Port Augusta community and its clean energy supporters have welcomed the news that the world's largest solar thermal power station will be built in the region.
- Hydrogen to be injected into Adelaide's gas grid in 'power-to-gas' trialTue, 8 Aug 17, 6:51amSurplus renewable energy could soon be converted to hydrogen and injected into Australia's gas networks to help decarbonise the nation's gas supply, if a trial in Adelaide proves...
- How to slash your power prices — by using your hot water system as a batterySun, 6 Aug 17, 9:08amImagine if energy from your solar panels could give you hot water around the clock without buying an expensive battery. Well, it's already possible.
Tags: energy, solar energy, alternative energy, electricity energy and utilities - Maximising your solar panelsSun, 6 Aug 17, 9:08amNew cost-cutting devices are helping Australian households get more out of their solar panels by effectively using their hot water system as a battery.
Tags: energy, solar energy, electricity energy and utilities - Here comes the sun: Walgett looks to solarTue, 1 Aug 17, 6:59pmPower bills are soaring across Australia, but in remote areas with extremes of temperature the cost can be cripplingly high.
Tags: solar energy, poverty, housing, electricity energy and utilities
- ABOUT three-quarters of the way along one of the snaking production lines in Nissan’s Sunderland plant, a worker bolts fuel tanks into the chassis of countless Qashqais—the...
- Alphabet Makes Move into Energy Storage3 hours agoThe company’s special projects division, known as ‘X’, has been working on a number of so-called ‘Explorations’, including one...
- LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Board of Water and Power Commissioners on Tuesday advanced a utility-scale battery storage project...
- ADELAIDE, South Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--SolarReserve has signed a long-term Generation Project Agreement (GPA) to build a 150 megawatt solar thermal power station with 8 hours...
- New York, 16 Aug - Sri Lanka can meet its current and future electricity demand by judicial use of renewable energy by 2050, according to a joint study by the UN Development Programme...
- 5 Key Questions on How NY REV is Evolving23 hours agoIt’s been over three years since New York’s Reforming the Energy Vision effort began. Under the initiative, regulators, utilities and third-party technology...
- Platts, reporting on storage data filed with FERC, concludes the United States had 565.5 MW of storage capacity installed at the end of the second quarter — with about...