Change political climate to address environment – Baltimore Sun
Baltimore Sun Change political climate to address environmentBaltimore SunThe arrival of record-shattering hurricanes, forest fires in the West the size of Maryland, and collapsing glaciers makes something clear to anyone not in a state of ideological denial: Humanity is in a fight for its survival, and if we have any hope … and more »
US Military Adapting in Complex Environment, Mattis Says – Department of Defense
Department of Defense US Military Adapting in Complex Environment, Mattis SaysDepartment of DefenseWASHINGTON, Oct. 9, 2017 — The U.S. military is adapting to remain the most lethal joint force on the planet and to respond to evolving global security challenges, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said here today. Soldier in battle gear participates in … and…
What soot-covered, hundred-year-old birds can tell us about saving the environment – Science Daily
Science Daily What soot-covered, hundred-year-old birds can tell us about saving the environmentScience DailyFuldner, a photo historian who focuses on images of the environment, worked with DuBay to develop a method for analyzing the birds using photography. The birds photographed, numbering over a thousand, were all from five species that breed in the … and more »
Civil society speaks on upcoming key UN climate summit. . . urges rapid domestic, global action – The Herald
The Herald Civil society speaks on upcoming key UN climate summit. . . urges rapid domestic, global actionThe HeraldCivil society groups working on climate change have urged the Zimbabwe Government to prioritise adaptation, gender equality and climate finance when countries meet for the annual UN climate negotiations in Bonn, Germany next month. The Climate …
Critics: Proposed energy rule is payback to ailing coal industry for supporting Trump – USA TODAY
USA TODAY Critics: Proposed energy rule is payback to ailing coal industry for supporting TrumpUSA TODAYWASHINGTON – A proposal by the Trump administration to guarantee the nation has a sufficient supply of power in extreme weather conditions or other emergencies is under fire from clean energy advocates who see it as a blatant attempt to…
Utahns love energy efficiency and buy more electric cars per capita than Californians, according to new report – Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune Utahns love energy efficiency and buy more electric cars per capita than Californians, according to new reportSalt Lake TribuneVarex Imaging, a Salt Lake City-based manufacturer of X-ray equipment and other medical devices, used Wattsmart rebates to reduce its energy use by 21 percent over eight years. That’s enough to electricity to power…
Energy efficiency savings may drop in the future – Deseret News
Deseret News Energy efficiency savings may drop in the futureDeseret NewsFILE – Transmission lines near 700 West and 9000 South in Salt Lake County Friday, Oct. 16, 2015. Energy efficiency savings add up, not only to individual wallets but to PacifiCorp, which counts it as a “resource” to meet nearly all its new customer …
Martin Truex Jr. pushes through in overtime, secures Charlotte win – Nascar
Nascar Martin Truex Jr. pushes through in overtime, secures Charlotte winNascarTruex failed to score points in the first stage of Sunday’s Bank of America 500, the first race in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs’ Round of 12. That marked the first time since Daytona in July that Truex had finished outside the top…
Top Ten Renewable Energy Surprises in New IEA Report – Common Dreams
Common Dreams Top Ten Renewable Energy Surprises in New IEA ReportCommon DreamsA new International Energy Agency report contains some startling findings about solar energy dominance and its future. !. Renewables comprised 66% of all new net electricity capacity additions in 2016. Two-thirds of added capacity, in other words …
Solar car race kicks off 30th anniversary with a fresh challenge – Engadget
Engadget Solar car race kicks off 30th anniversary with a fresh challengeEngadgetIt’s a special moment in the history of clean energy: the 30th anniversary World Solar Challenge has begun. A total of 42 solar-powered cars (the largest field to date) left Darwin, Australia on October 8th to travel roughly 1,880 miles to Adelaide …World Solar…