BBC News Solar eclipse 2017: Americans gaze at sky spectacularBBC NewsA total solar eclipse has wowed the US. A huge shadow cast by the Moon as it passed in front of the Sun swept across the nation, from Oregon in the west to South Carolina in the east. Millions of people moved to get into…

The Advertiser SA Environment Department spent $80000 on pot plantsThe AdvertiserBunnings were yesterday selling indoor pot plants from $5.49 retail each, meaning the Environment Department could buy more than 14,500 even if it didn’t pay a wholesale price. “Minister Hunter could employ another much needed park ranger with that … and more »

The Indian Express Major realty projects to get environment nod in MumbaiThe Indian ExpressMajor real estate projects in Mumbai will now get environment clearance (EC) in Mumbai itself. The newly set up environment cell of the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will grant EC to real estate projects admeasuring 20,000 square metre to 1 …Now, projects in…

Forbes Energy Capital May Infuse Calpine With New Equity And A Hopeful FutureForbesOn Friday, the private equity firm Energy Capital Partners said it would acquire Calpine for $5.6 billion, or $15.25 a share — a nice premium over its current stock price of roughly $12 a share. Persistently cheap natural gas has meant that many…

Washington Examiner 7 things you didn’t know about where solar energy is headedWashington ExaminerSolar energy is becoming more diverse than rooftop panels on houses. It has become a consistent source of innovation in the U.S., guiding the flow of research dollars and policies that even the Trump administration can’t seem to dodge — and is…

fox5sandiego.com Local solar energy production to take hit during eclipsefox5sandiego.com“Managing and operating a power grid is a 24/7 job and while we plan ahead, there are often quick decisions that need to be made to maintain a balance between the exact amount of electricity at the exact time to consistently meet the energy needs of…

OZY Why Renewable Energy Is Not as Clean as You ThinkOZYMoney is plowing into cheap solar energy, China is leading the world in green investment and Tesla has released a nice new electric car. Already, over a fifth of the world’s electricity comes from renewables, set to rise to 29 percent by 2040 … and…

Interior Energy Project moving ahead on Pentex purchaseFairbanks Daily News-MinerInterior Energy Project Team Leader Gene Therriault of AIDEA said the board recently approved a grant of as much as $345,000 for the Interior Gas Utility to continue doing its work toward purchasing Pentex. To purchase Pentex, the Interior Gas Utility … and more »

USA TODAY Solar eclipse 2017: Scientists in Oregon to study ‘breath of the land’USA TODAYCORVALLIS, Ore. — A team of scientists and students from around the world are preparing to measure the “breath” of the land faster than anyone has before from a windswept pasture dotted with cow droppings several miles south of town. Led…

New York Times Before a Solar Eclipse Crosses 14 States, a Great American Road TripNew York TimesPeople are flocking to the area in anticipation of viewing a total solar eclipse on Monday. Credit George Frey/Getty Images. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Americans across the country this weekend began a great, if brief, migration, rushing toward a swath…