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PG&E’s ‘strong intent’ is to keep Diablo Canyon open past 2030 | Sacramento Bee
PG&E’s ‘strong intent’ is to keep Diablo Canyon open past 2030 | Sacramento Bee: ‘The older Diablo Canyon gets, the higher the capital and operating costs will become,’ writes the nonprofit Environmental Working Group.
Transatlantic collaboration on SMR regulation expanded : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Transatlantic collaboration on SMR regulation expanded : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: A trilateral memorandum of cooperation has been signed between the British, Canadian and US nuclear regulators to collaborate on technical reviews of advanced reactor and small modular reactor technologies.
Germany aims to build fusion power plant : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News
Germany aims to build fusion power plant : Nuclear Policies - World Nuclear News: A new funding programme for nuclear fusion research has been announced by Germany's Federal Research Minister Bettina Stark-Watzinger aimed at paving the way for the first fusion power plant to be constructed in Germany by 2040.
U.S. Inability To Address Nuclear Waste Harms Environmental Progress | Opinion
U.S. Inability To Address Nuclear Waste Harms Environmental Progress | Opinion: It has been over 40 years since Congress first set out to establish a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in the United States.
Exploding the Myths of “Green” Energy | Power Line
Exploding the Myths of “Green” Energy | Power Line: American Experiment’s Isaac Orr and Mitch Rolling tell you what you need to know to respond to ill-informed advocates for “green” energy. There is much more at the link, but here …
US electricity prices outpace annual inflation | Utility Dive
US electricity prices outpace annual inflation | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Can Nuclear Power “Decarbonize” the Oil and Gas Industry? | OilPrice.com
Can Nuclear Power “Decarbonize” the Oil and Gas Industry? | OilPrice.com: The oil and gas industry is exploring the use of nuclear power, particularly small modular reactors, to reduce emissions from its operations.
DOE releases $1.6 billion budget for nuclear energy office: Here's how it would be spent
DOE releases $1.6 billion budget for nuclear energy office: Here's how it would be spent: The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) released its Fiscal Year 2025 budget request, which includes nearly $1.6 billion for the Office of Nuclear Energy (NE).
U.S. Inability To Address Nuclear Waste Harms Environmental Progress | Opinion
U.S. Inability To Address Nuclear Waste Harms Environmental Progress | Opinion: It has been over 40 years since Congress first set out to establish a storage facility for spent nuclear fuel in the United States.
Westinghouse Nuclear Technology Delivers Versatility of Applications
Westinghouse Nuclear Technology Delivers Versatility of Applications: Nuclear power plant owners, as well as nuclear technology and services providers such as Westinghouse, are keen on exploring the full potential of nuclear energy to address the challenges of energy security and the climate crisis.
A Milestone for Clean Energy and the NRC | The Breakthrough Institute
A Milestone for Clean Energy and the NRC | The Breakthrough Institute: The Breakthrough Institute is an environmental research center based in Berkeley, California. Our research focuses on identifying and promoting…
Russia ready to use nuclear weapons if sovereignty is threatened: Putin | The Hill
Russia ready to use nuclear weapons if sovereignty is threatened: Putin | The Hill: Russian President Vladimir Putin signaled Wednesday that his country is prepared to use nuclear weapons to combat any threat to its sovereignty. Questioned by Russian state media about whether he would use Russia’s nuclear stockpile in its war with Ukraine, Putin said thus far there has been no need. He also explained that President Biden,…
India Joins Small Group Of Nations Able To Fire Multiple Nuclear Warheads Using Single ICBM | ZeroHedge
India Joins Small Group Of Nations Able To Fire Multiple Nuclear Warheads Using Single ICBM | ZeroHedge: ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says was shelled by Ukraine - The Jerusalem Post
Russia-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant says was shelled by Ukraine - The Jerusalem Post: The Russian-controlled management of the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant said on Thursday that a critical inf
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
9 more states sue SEC over climate disclosure rule | The Hill
9 more states sue SEC over climate disclosure rule | The Hill: Nine states this week sued the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over a rule that requires publicly traded companies to disclose some climate-related information to potential investors. The lawsuit, led by the state of Iowa, comes after 10 states separately sued the SEC over the rule last week. The rule in question requires publicly traded…
Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war | Reuters
Putin warns the West: Russia is ready for nuclear war | Reuters: President Vladimir Putin told the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war and that if the U.S. sent troops to Ukraine, it would be considered a significant escalation of the conflict.
America's newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show - Breaking Defense
America's newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show - Breaking Defense: The B61-13, announced in October, seeks to create a higher-yield nuclear bomb that can be used to penetrate hardened enemy locations.
The Nuclear Fallout Maps That Revealed a Contaminated Planet | The MIT Press Reader
The Nuclear Fallout Maps That Revealed a Contaminated Planet | The MIT Press Reader: The first global maps of the nuclear contamination of the world reinforced our understanding of the entire biosphere as a radically interconnected ecological space.
Russia making missiles that can 'beat US defences' in huge nuclear weapons warning | World | News | Express.co.uk
Russia making missiles that can 'beat US defences' in huge nuclear weapons warning | World | News | Express.co.uk: Russia perceives its atomic weapons as essential for deterrence, particularly in a potential conflict with the US and NATO.
Artificial Intelligence Could Trigger a Natural Gas Boom in Europe - The Globe and Mail
Artificial Intelligence Could Trigger a Natural Gas Boom in Europe - The Globe and Mail: Detailed price information for Amazon.com Inc (AMZN-Q) from The Globe and Mail including charting and trades.
Global small modular reactor pipeline hits 22 GW, with US leading the market: WoodMac | Utility Dive
Global small modular reactor pipeline hits 22 GW, with US leading the market: WoodMac | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough: Experiment Confirmed to Produce More Energy Than Was Put In : The Premier Daily
Nuclear Fusion Breakthrough: Experiment Confirmed to Produce More Energy Than Was Put In : The Premier Daily: Latest stories on technology, innovation, sustainable living, entertainment and culture.
Biden admin claims about natural gas, methane refuted by multiple reports | Just The News
Biden admin claims about natural gas, methane refuted by multiple reports | Just The News: These claims are also refuted by Texans for Natural Gas (TNG), a project of the Texas Independent Producers & Royalty Owners Association (TIPRO), citing federal data.
Solar flares blasting from the Sun spark high-frequency radio blackouts across the planet
Solar flares blasting from the Sun spark high-frequency radio blackouts across the planet: A follow-up blast is barrelling towards Earth at millions of miles per hour
IEA wants methane emissions from oil and gas sector reduced faster
IEA wants methane emissions from oil and gas sector reduced faster: The International Energy Agency (IEA) has called for methane emissions in the oil and gas sector to be reduced more quickly in order to achieve climate protection targets. According to the IEA in Paris on Wednesday, almost 120 million tons of methane were released in 2023 from the production of these two fossil fuels, a slight increase on the previous year. In addition, around 10 million tons of methane were released from bioenergy sources such as the use of biomass. The main emitters of methane
Global Warming Is Still Accelerating, in Three Graphs
Global Warming Is Still Accelerating, in Three Graphs: How much of the current economy would you sacrifice to prevent the future economy from complete collapse?
Unearthed documents show dire warning given to dirty energy industry as early as 1954: 'Smoking-gun proof'
Unearthed documents show dire warning given to dirty energy industry as early as 1954: 'Smoking-gun proof': Oil and gas companies have been involved in major greenwashing. New documents show they funded the very research that they've been denying at least as early as 1954.
Scientists issue urgent warning as Arctic could be 'ice-free' within the next 10 years | World | News | Express.co.uk
Scientists issue urgent warning as Arctic could be 'ice-free' within the next 10 years | World | News | Express.co.uk: Arctic ice naturally shrinks in summer and freezes over again in the winter but now ice is melting more in the summer and freezing back smaller in the winter.
Major $130 million energy project could transform Arkansas power grid — here's how
Major $130 million energy project could transform Arkansas power grid — here's how: SMT Energy announced a $130 million battery energy storage project in northwest Arkansas with 250 megawatts of capacity.
Novel technologies for transforming wind turbine and power grid stability control
Novel technologies for transforming wind turbine and power grid stability control: Researchers from the University of Birmingham, U.K., are working on novel ways of preventing threats to grid stability that can result in the loss of power to millions of people, equipment damage, and limited power transfer ...
Mars influences Earth's climate, scientists discover
Mars influences Earth's climate, scientists discover: Proof found that gravitational impact of Mars pulls our planet closer to the Sun affecting long-term global warming
Amazon's Shot At Nuclear Power Play - Will The Tech Giant's Latest Move Redefine Green Energy for Data Centers? - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) - Benzinga
Amazon's Shot At Nuclear Power Play - Will The Tech Giant's Latest Move Redefine Green Energy for Data Centers? - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN) - Benzinga: Amazon is acquiring a nuclear-powered data center, signaling a shift towards clean energy consumption by Big Tech. This move follows a trend by other companies like Microsoft and Google to diversify their energy mix with nuclear energy.
Cutting carbon emissions on the US power grid: Online model enables users to calculate the least-cost strategy
Cutting carbon emissions on the US power grid: Online model enables users to calculate the least-cost strategy: To help curb climate change, the United States is working to reduce carbon emissions from all sectors of the energy economy. Much of the current effort involves electrification—switching to electric cars for transportation, ...
Energy Methane Emissions Hold Near Record High Despite Pledges - Bloomberg
Energy Methane Emissions Hold Near Record High Despite Pledges - Bloomberg: Oil, coal and gas operators are failing to make the cuts needed to limit global warming to 1.5C, according to a new IEA report.
Atlantic Ocean Will Shrink as Pacific Already Is, Researchers Say
Atlantic Ocean Will Shrink as Pacific Already Is, Researchers Say: There's a new theory for the long-term future of the Atlantic Ocean: it could shrink like water draining in a kitchen sink.
How China Became the World’s Leader on Renewable Energy - Yale E360
How China Became the World’s Leader on Renewable Energy - Yale E360: China has achieved stunning growth in its installed renewable capacity over the last two decades, far outpacing the rest of the world. But to end its continued dependence on fossil fuels, it must now move ahead with planned reforms to its national electricity system.
Cheap solar imports threaten US manufacturing — report - E&E News by POLITICO
Cheap solar imports threaten US manufacturing — report - E&E News by POLITICO: Proposed manufacturing plants may be canceled because of solar imports, researchers said.
Every 2.4 million years, Mars tugs on Earth so hard it changes the ocean floor | Live Science
Every 2.4 million years, Mars tugs on Earth so hard it changes the ocean floor | Live Science: A new geological study suggests that Mars' gravitational field pulls the Earth closer to the sun over cycles lasting millions of years, warming our climate.
Humans responsible for one third of CO2 in atmosphere | Fact check
Humans responsible for one third of CO2 in atmosphere | Fact check: While it makes up a small percentage of total gases in the atmosphere, CO2 and other greenhouse gases are driving global warming, experts agree.
62-mile curtain near 'doomsday glacier' to tackle the melting crisis
62-mile curtain near 'doomsday glacier' to tackle the melting crisis: To tackle the impact of climate change, such as melting glaciers, experts are exploring an out-of-the-box strategy: underwater curtains.
Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023 | Fossil Fuels News | Al Jazeera
Energy industry methane emissions rise close to record in 2023 | Fossil Fuels News | Al Jazeera: Emissions of greenhouse gas responsible for a third of global warming ‘unacceptably high’, says energy watchdog IEA.
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Iran oil exports hit five-year high
Iran oil exports hit five-year high: Officials highlighted that despite Washington's efforts, sanctions have not affected Tehran's development growth
Remembering the victims of nuclear weapons testing in the Marshall Islands · Global Voices
Remembering the victims of nuclear weapons testing in the Marshall Islands · Global Voices: "Why was the most beautiful corner of the world, with the most beautiful and peaceful people, chosen for these horrific acts without our informed consent?"
Nuclear energy finance bans prevent the world from buying American | Utility Dive
Nuclear energy finance bans prevent the world from buying American | Utility Dive: Utility industry news and analysis for energy professionals.
In a lab underground, UAlbany is testing 'safe' nuclear energy
In a lab underground, UAlbany is testing 'safe' nuclear energy: A UAlbany professor has taken the first steps toward a safer form of nuclear energy: One that doesn’t ever explode or melt down.
How PG&E rate hikes are impacting electric vehicle charging – NBC Bay Area
How PG&E rate hikes are impacting electric vehicle charging – NBC Bay Area: The cost to charge electric vehicles will become more expensive with PG&E raising rates for a second time this year.
China goes big on Laos power projects, boosting Southeast Asian sway - Nikkei Asia
China goes big on Laos power projects, boosting Southeast Asian sway - Nikkei Asia: BANGKOK -- Chinese state-owned companies are stepping up power infrastructure investment in Laos, including hydroelectric power plants and transmissio
Yucca Mountain licensing is a waste of time and money - Las Vegas Sun News
Yucca Mountain licensing is a waste of time and money - Las Vegas Sun News: In 2008,l the U.S. Department of Energy applied to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission for a license to construct a geologic repository for the permanent disposal of high-level radioactive waste (including spent nuclear fuel) at Yucca Mountain.
The problem with blaming climate change for extreme weather damage — The New Atlantis
The problem with blaming climate change for extreme weather damage — The New Atlantis: Why headlines blaming extreme weather on climate change don’t hold up, the peril of catastrophism, and the case that we’re actually safer than ever before
The Green Cold War - Part 2 - environMENTAL
The Green Cold War - Part 2 - environMENTAL: One side failed to thoroughly consider the consequences of its policies. The other side didn't, and capitalized.
The Green Cold War - Part 1 - environMENTAL
The Green Cold War - Part 1 - environMENTAL: The West wakes up to a new form of Cold War of its own making.
Forget 'Oppenheimer' — nuclear power is having its moment in Washington - POLITICO
Forget 'Oppenheimer' — nuclear power is having its moment in Washington - POLITICO: The big wins for “Oppenheimer” at Sunday’s Academy Awards are not the only attention the nuclear industry has experienced in recent days.
The pipeline for small nuclear grows, but it's stuck in first gear
The pipeline for small nuclear grows, but it's stuck in first gear: It'll require $176B to deploy the small nuclear pipeline
Microreactor Designs Fit for a Green Future | RealClearEnergy
Microreactor Designs Fit for a Green Future | RealClearEnergy: Innovation Zero 2024, set for April 30-May 1, is the largest net zero conference in the United Kingdom, a nation that has opted to keep nuclear energy in its “green” portfolio. The governm
Small modular reactors: The key to decarbonising the industry sector in the European Union? - Power Engineering International
Small modular reactors: The key to decarbonising the industry sector in the European Union? - Power Engineering International: The SMR Alliance provides support for SMRs in driving energy transition, say Andrew McDougall KC, Kirsten Odynski and Ximena Vásquez-Maignan.
Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) - New SMR Dashboard reveals progress towards SMR deployment and commercialisation
Nuclear Energy Agency (NEA) - New SMR Dashboard reveals progress towards SMR deployment and commercialisation: The NEA has published the latest version of the NEA Small Modular Reactor (SMR) Dashboard which provides a comprehensive assessment of the progress made by 56 SMR designers and companies worldwide.
Neighbourhood nuclear? Trucking navy sub reactors to your doorstep 'could be a trillion dollar industry' | Recharge
Neighbourhood nuclear? Trucking navy sub reactors to your doorstep 'could be a trillion dollar industry' | Recharge: Micro-reactors of sub-20MW can be deployed to power remote communities and industries now dependent on diesel
Tiny nukes on trucks: Sub-20 megawatt reactors to power remote areas - Interesting Engineering
Tiny nukes on trucks: Sub-20 megawatt reactors to power remote areas - Interesting Engineering: A small modular nuclear reactor that can be transported in a shipping container can bring carbon-free energy to far off places.
Nuclear safety in spotlight as French start-ups bring mini reactors to market
Nuclear safety in spotlight as French start-ups bring mini reactors to market: France wants to take the lead in rolling out safer, cleaner nuclear energy as an alternative to fossil fuels but the growing number of start-ups promising to decarbonise the industry with small reactors is raising questions about safety and environmental responsibility. Small modular reactors SMRs have been touted as the silver bullet that will finally kill the world's re
Top U.S. General Sees Changing Nuclear Threat From North Korea - WSJ
Top U.S. General Sees Changing Nuclear Threat From North Korea - WSJ: The head of American forces in South Korea says “readiness is perishable” as joint military field exercises roughly double in scale.
Manhattan Project researchers made atomic bombs dropped on Japan : Short Wave : NPR
Manhattan Project researchers made atomic bombs dropped on Japan : Short Wave : NPR: Coming down from the buzz of the Oscars, we're taking a look at Christopher Nolan's award-winning film 'Oppenheimer.' It chronicles the life and legacy of J. Robert Oppenheimer, the first director of Los Alamos National Laboratory and the so-called "Father of the Atomic Bomb." The movie does not shy away from science — and neither do we. We talked to current scientists at Los Alamos about the past and present science of nuclear weapons like the atomic bomb.Read more about the Manhattan Project.Have other historical science or science in pop culture you want us to cover? Email us at shortwave@npr.org — we'd love to hear from you!
Amazon presses the nuclear button
Amazon presses the nuclear button: Tech giants show growing interest in atomic power
Stealth Fighter Jet F-35A Authorized to Carry Nuclear Bomb
Stealth Fighter Jet F-35A Authorized to Carry Nuclear Bomb: The move will grant the U.S. and NATO with a critical capability, said a spokesperson for the F-35 Joint Program Office.
Magnificent Tidal Energy Project To Double As New City Park - CleanTechnica
Magnificent Tidal Energy Project To Double As New City Park - CleanTechnica: Tidal energy projects can compete on scale and cost with nuclear energy while creating urban parks and flood control opportunities, too.
There are growing fears of an alarming shift in Antarctic sea ice | New Scientist
There are growing fears of an alarming shift in Antarctic sea ice | New Scientist: Antarctic sea ice cover remains far below average levels for the third year in a row, but researchers are uncertain whether this is a permanent shift driven by climate change or part of natural fluctuations
Monday, March 11, 2024
California's Energy Future - Powering California with Nuclear Energy - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST)
California's Energy Future - Powering California with Nuclear Energy - California Council on Science & Technology (CCST): "Powering California with Nuclear Energy" looks at a highly charged issue from a range of perspectives, from realistic to extreme scenarios.
Climate Policy Rethink - by Roger Pielke Jr.
Climate Policy Rethink - by Roger Pielke Jr.: Three new papers tell us that we need to immediately reconsider climate targets, equity, and scenarios
Analyzing North Korea's Fissile Material Production Capacity
Analyzing North Korea's Fissile Material Production Capacity: Join the Union of Concerned Scientists for the next virtual Global Security Talk to learn about Dr. Sulgiye Park's work analyzing North Korea’s capacity to produce fissile materials that are necessary to make nuclear weapons. Thursday, March 28, 12:00–1:00 p.m. ET.
Drastic and Irreversible Climate Geoengineering Worries Scientists | The Epoch Times
Drastic and Irreversible Climate Geoengineering Worries Scientists | The Epoch Times: Drastic and Irreversible Climate Geoengineering Worries Scientists
An American company is already sending balloons filled with sulfur dioxide into the stratosphere. NASA is considering flying ice into the atmosphere.
Argentina's plans to extend Atucha's operation reviewed by IAEA team : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News
Argentina's plans to extend Atucha's operation reviewed by IAEA team : Regulation & Safety - World Nuclear News: The International Atomic Energy Agency experts praised measures already taken and the "professionalism, openness and receptiveness exhibited by the plant staff towards suggestions for improvement" after a 10-day Safety Aspects of Long Term Operation mission to Argentina.
Turkey continuing negotiations over new nuclear power plants : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Turkey continuing negotiations over new nuclear power plants : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: Turkey's Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar says it hopes to launch the first unit at Akkuyu by the end of the year - while negotiations continue with Russia, China and South Korea about two more nuclear power plants.
SHINE chooses Deep Isolation waste disposal technology : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News
SHINE chooses Deep Isolation waste disposal technology : Waste & Recycling - World Nuclear News: Fusion technology company SHINE Technologies has selected Deep Isolation's technology as its preferred solution for storage and disposal of the high-level waste that will remain as a residue after deployment of SHINE's technology for recycling used nuclear fuel.
Fluor to design laser fusion power plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News
Fluor to design laser fusion power plant : New Nuclear - World Nuclear News: California-based Longview Fusion Energy Systems has contracted US engineering and construction firm Fluor Corporation to design the world's first commercial laser fusion power plant.
West concerned over Iranian nuclear bomb in IAEA meeting
West concerned over Iranian nuclear bomb in IAEA meeting: West concerned over Iranian nuclear bomb in IAEA meeting
American and European representatives fail to launch coordinated move amid Iranian attempts to achieve a nuclear warhead amid turmoil in Middle East
Environmentalists vs. Nuclear Power in California | National Review
Environmentalists vs. Nuclear Power in California | National Review: California environmentalists will keep fundamentally undermining the reliability of the state’s electrical grid until it's literally lights out.
US Key to Philippines’ Plan to Tap Oil, Gas in South China Sea - Bloomberg
US Key to Philippines’ Plan to Tap Oil, Gas in South China Sea - Bloomberg: The Philippines is counting on the US and its allies to play a crucial role in its plans to explore energy resources in the disputed South China Sea, according to Manila’s envoy to Washington.
Study finds California’s semi truck electrification comes with enormous costs that hit consumers | Just The News
Study finds California’s semi truck electrification comes with enormous costs that hit consumers | Just The News: Powering the nation’s long-haul trucks with electricity would require the same amount of electricity for more than 46 million homes every year.
JOHN STOSSEL: What Joe Biden Isn’t Telling You About Renewable Energy | The Daily Caller
JOHN STOSSEL: What Joe Biden Isn’t Telling You About Renewable Energy | The Daily Caller: "We're building a clean energy future," says President Joe Biden.
Scientists make eye-opening discovery after reaching the deepest point on Earth
Scientists make eye-opening discovery after reaching the deepest point on Earth: Scientists couldn't believe the surprising item they uncovered 35,000ft at the 'deepest point on earth.'
Researchers set out to drill into potentially 'unlimited' energy source beneath our feet: 'It's the first journey to the center of the Earth'
Researchers set out to drill into potentially 'unlimited' energy source beneath our feet: 'It's the first journey to the center of the Earth': Iceland will soon be home to the first tunnel to a magma chamber, a groundbreaking project that could revolutionize geothermal energy.
Stanford study suggests remarkable savings made possible by clean energy transition: 'Reliable and inexpensive'
Stanford study suggests remarkable savings made possible by clean energy transition: 'Reliable and inexpensive': A new study from Stanford University scientists could provide a roadmap for more efficient and cost-effective future energy systems.
Earth's ice caps are in serious trouble. Three new studies reveal how bad the damage is | Salon.com
Earth's ice caps are in serious trouble. Three new studies reveal how bad the damage is | Salon.com: One study projects that the Arctic could see summer days without sea ice within the next decade
America Is Running Out Of Electricity - Climate Crisis 247
America Is Running Out Of Electricity - Climate Crisis 247: It was bound to happen. An aging American infrastructure system, powered to some extent by coal and hydroelectric power, has faced rising needs for
New company methodically takes over nationwide electricity market: 'Our job is to build a system that makes that possible'
New company methodically takes over nationwide electricity market: 'Our job is to build a system that makes that possible': Octopus Energy is providing affordable, non-polluting electricity to 5.3 million consumers around the world.
Climate Crisis AM Edition 3/11/24 America's Broken Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247
Climate Crisis AM Edition 3/11/24 America's Broken Electricity Grid - Climate Crisis 247: The livestock industry has undermined research about the effects of its activity on the environment, according to a recent study titled “The animal
Lawmakers issue warning about dangerous scheme riddling energy sector: 'There is no incentive to ensure the accuracy'
Lawmakers issue warning about dangerous scheme riddling energy sector: 'There is no incentive to ensure the accuracy': Progressive U.S. senators have sent a letter to regulators warning about certified natural gas, a controversial and misleading fossil fuel.
Solar-Powered Farming Is Quickly Depleting the World's Groundwater Supply | WIRED
Solar-Powered Farming Is Quickly Depleting the World's Groundwater Supply | WIRED: Farmers in hot, arid regions are turning to low-cost solar pumps to irrigate their fields, eliminating the need for expensive fossil fuels and boosting crop production. But by allowing them to pump throughout the day, the new technology is drying up aquifers around the globe.
New lake will fuel petrochemical expansion on Texas coast | The Texas Tribune
New lake will fuel petrochemical expansion on Texas coast | The Texas Tribune: Blocked in Louisiana, Formosa Plastics looks to grow around Lavaca Bay instead. But it and other interested industrial plants are waiting for more water.
Iraq to Build New Offshore Oil Export Pipeline in the South
Iraq to Build New Offshore Oil Export Pipeline in the South: Iraq intends to build a new offshore pipeline at a cost exceeding $416 million, to support crude oil exports from the southern ports between 2025 and 2024. In press statements on Sunday, the Director General of the Basra Oil Company, Bassem Abdul Karim, said that pipeline was the third of its kind in the northern Gulf in Basra Governorate. The 48-inch pipeline will have a capacity of 2 million barrels per day (bpd), and will be built by the Dutch company Boskalis.
Sunday, March 10, 2024
IAEA’s Grossi Calls on World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy | Energy Central
IAEA’s Grossi Calls on World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy | Energy Central: IAEA’s Grossi Calls on World Bank to Fund Nuclear Energy
Environmentalists vs. Nuclear Power in California | National Review
Environmentalists vs. Nuclear Power in California | National Review: California environmentalists will keep fundamentally undermining the reliability of the state’s electrical grid until it's literally lights out.
New study uncovers impact of disappearing ice in Greenland: 'It is an important topic'
New study uncovers impact of disappearing ice in Greenland: 'It is an important topic': Greenland has lost about 20% more of its expansive ice sheet than previously believed, according to a new study.