Poverty, not wealth, is the enemy of the environment – Seattle Times
Poverty, not wealth, is the enemy of the environmentSeattle TimesNature’s furies may strike unpredictably. But their effects are not distributed at random. Rich countries tend to experience, and measure, the costs of such disasters primarily in terms of money. Poor countries experience them primarily in terms of lives. and more »
Muslim-Americans Say Belief in God, Promoting Justice, And Protecting Environment Central to Religious Identity – Newsweek
Newsweek Muslim-Americans Say Belief in God, Promoting Justice, And Protecting Environment Central to Religious IdentityNewsweekMost Muslim-Americans say that religious beliefs are not the only essential components of their identities as Muslims, according to a Pew Research Center poll published on Friday. For many, working for justice and protecting the environment are also … and more »
Summer washout drowns hopes of UK wildlife bonanza – The Guardian
The Guardian Summer washout drowns hopes of UK wildlife bonanzaThe GuardianUntil August, warm weather had provided ideal conditions for wildlife, such as the rare purple emperor butterfly that was spotted in Suffolk in mid-June. Photograph: Matthew Oates/National Trust Images. Wildlife … and more »
Energy Department official who sent disparaging tweets resigns – Washington Post
Washington Post Energy Department official who sent disparaging tweets resignsWashington PostWilliam Bradford, a Trump appointee who sent racist and anti-Semitic tweets before being chosen to lead the Energy Department’s Office of Indian Energy, resigned from his position on Thursday. “Bradford tendered his resignation this afternoon and is no …Trump Energy official who said controversial comments were…
Hurricane Harvey’s Aftermath Shows The Desperate Need For Investment In US Energy Infrastructure – Forbes
Forbes Hurricane Harvey’s Aftermath Shows The Desperate Need For Investment In US Energy InfrastructureForbesSomeone once asked me at an energy conference “what do you think of U.S. energy policy?” My response was “do we have one?” Unfortunately, it takes a disaster of the scale of Hurricane Harvey to put that lack of governmental direction in…
Electrification Alone Will Save 42 Percent Of World Energy Demand, Stanford Prof Says – Forbes
Forbes Electrification Alone Will Save 42 Percent Of World Energy Demand, Stanford Prof SaysForbesIf humans can kick fossil-fuels, they will benefit from massive efficiency increases in every sector—a net savings of 42 percent of world energy use that will both derive from and ease the transition to clean energy, a Stanford University professor …
5 snacks to boost your energy in the afternoon – Today.com
Today.com 5 snacks to boost your energy in the afternoonToday.comCarbs, fat and protein are the only three nutrients that provide your body and brain with true energy. Many other vitamins, minerals and nutrients we consume, like magnesium, iron and fiber, support our cellular processes for energy and help stabilize …
Energy Dept. Taps Into Oil Reserves as Gas Prices Rise Nationwide – NBC New York
NBC New York Energy Dept. Taps Into Oil Reserves as Gas Prices Rise NationwideNBC New YorkThe U.S. Energy Department announced Tuesday it will release half a million barrels of crude oil from the nation’s Strategic Petroleum Reserve as Hurricane Harvey continued to wreak havoc on U.S. oil production and gas prices remained on the rise.Energy…
Totally Active: Eclipse Photos Reveal Sunspots, Solar Flares – Live Science
Live Science Totally Active: Eclipse Photos Reveal Sunspots, Solar FlaresLive Science21 — and not just the “total solar eclipse” kind. Photos snapped from the path of totality during the solar eclipse reveal a flurry of activity, ranging from sunspots to solar flares, on Earth’s closest star. The shots were taken by amateur …NASA had all…
Power company kills nuclear plant, plans $6 billion in solar, battery investment – Ars Technica
Ars Technica Power company kills nuclear plant, plans $6 billion in solar, battery investmentArs TechnicaOn Tuesday, power provider Duke Energy Florida announced a settlement with the state’s public service commission (PSC) to cease plans to build a nuclear plant in western Florida. The utility instead intends to invest $6 billion in solar panels, grid …Duke…