The Guardian Environment agencies oppose Trump plans for Scottish golf course …The GuardianUS president’s resort wants to build second 18-hole links in Aberdeenshire but critics say it breaches sewage and pollution rules.Environmental concerns over Trump’s golf plans at Menie – BBC NewsBBC NewsEnvironment body objects to Trump company’s plans for new golf courseAOL UK all…

Phys.Org Eclipse balloons to study effect of Mars-like environment on lifePhys.OrgThis picture of Montana was taken from the stratosphere (84,000 feet or 25,000 meters) during one of Montana Space Grant Consortium’s high-altitude balloon tests on April 19, 2014. Credit: Montana State University. Steps forward in the search for life … and more »

The Guardian EU court orders Poland to stop logging in Białowieża forestThe Guardian“If Polish authorities do not respect the (ECJ) decision, it will be in serious conflict with EU law,” said Agata Szafraniuk, a lawyer at ClientEarth, an environmentalist group. Poland’s environment minister Jan Szyszko – who enjoys the backing of …Will Europe’s last primeval…

Science Magazine House reverses proposed cut to energy innovation hubs | Science …Science MagazineThe U.S. House of Representatives has reversed course and has now decided to fund the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) five “energy innovation hubs” in fiscal … and more »

CBS News The future of renewable energy is in TexasCBS NewsRenewable energy isn’t at a crossroads in the U.S. so much as on a two-lane highway: While the federal government hits the gas on fossil fuels, states are speeding ahead to develop renewable energy — and reaching new milestones. For example, enough …Cooper signs solar energy…

Reuters US coal exports soar, in boost to Trump energy agenda, data showsReutersWASHINGTON/LONDON (Reuters) – U.S. coal exports have jumped more than 60 percent this year due to soaring demand from Europe and Asia, according to a Reuters review of government data, allowing President Donald Trump’s administration to claim … and more »

InsideClimate News US House Hacks Away at Renewable Energy, Efficiency ProgramsInsideClimate NewsIn its biggest departure from the Trump administration’s energy budget proposal, the House voted to preserve funding for fossil energy research and development at current levels. The White House had sought a 55 percent cut in the Office of Fossil … and more »

Washington Post This massive new wind project is proof clean energy is doing fine under TrumpWashington PostThe project, in cooperation with the Chicago-based developer Invenergy and GE Renewable Energy, will consist of 800 2.5-megawatt GE turbines that, collectively, will have the capacity to generate over 2 gigawatts of electricity. The total investment in …Gulf Coast…

Idaho Power Seeks Changes for Solar Customer CompensationU.S. News & World ReportBOISE, Idaho (AP) — Idaho Power said Thursday it wants permission from state regulators to lump people who install rooftop solar panels starting next year into a new class of energy providers, and may ask later for permission to charge them more money … and…

CNBC First Solar shares rise 12% after company raises guidanceCNBCFirst Solar Inc on Thursday reported quarterly profit and sales that topped Wall Street estimates and raised its revenue and earnings outlook for the year due to lower costs, strong demand for its solar products and systems and a tax benefit. The U.S …First Solar Vaults…