‘Smart farmers’ adjust to challenges of climate change – Irish Times
Irish Times ‘Smart farmers’ adjust to challenges of climate changeIrish TimesHarold Kingston, who runs a dairy farm in Courtmacsharry, Co Cork, with 160 cattle, is typical of the new generation of smart farmers, who have adjusted how they work in response to climate change. With the use of genetic technologies his operation is …
Adani decision bizarre for India’s former environment minister Jairam Ramesh – The Sydney Morning Herald
The Sydney Morning Herald Adani decision bizarre for India’s former environment minister Jairam RameshThe Sydney Morning HeraldIndia’s former environment minister says he’s appalled by Australia’s decision to approve Adani’s massive new coal mine in Queensland, and has questioned the Indian miner’s environmental track record. Jairam Ramesh has told the ABC the mine would … and more »
The state of the environment, 20 years after ‘blockbuster’ report – Stuff.co.nz
Stuff.co.nz The state of the environment, 20 years after ‘blockbuster’ reportStuff.co.nzOver 650 pages, it exhaustively detailed the threats to the country’s environment, from rising nitrogen levels in rivers to the declining habitat for native slugs. October 1 marks the 20th anniversary of the release The State of New Zealand’s … and more »
David Tayler obituary – The Guardian
The Guardian David Tayler obituaryThe GuardianThis put him at the heart of conservation activity in the Dales, from woodland creation and restoring wildflower meadows to introducing new generations to the environment he cherished. In 2009 he set up People and the Dales as part of the trust to give …
Political party leaders urged to protect environment – Radio New Zealand
Radio New Zealand Political party leaders urged to protect environmentRadio New Zealand“The Department of Conservation has more funding for tourism infrastructure – but its core job is still to take care of the environment, and so we need to see a substantial increase in their funding so they can administer the third of the country…
What’s Up in Coal Country: Alternative-Energy Jobs – New York Times
New York Times What’s Up in Coal Country: Alternative-Energy JobsNew York TimesBut today, as King Coal is being dethroned — by cheap natural gas, declining demand for electricity, and even green energy — what’s a former miner to do? Nowhere has that question had more urgency than in Wyoming and West Virginia, two very different …
Renewable energy investors see opportunity in Puerto Rico’s demolished grid – Reuters
Reuters Renewable energy investors see opportunity in Puerto Rico’s demolished gridReutersNow some politicians and renewable energy investors see a golden opportunity in the crisis to use federal funds to re-invent the U.S. territory’s grid as a storm-resistant network that relies less on costly coal and oil imports and more on local wind …The Promise &…
Energy Secretary proposes rule to make grid managers favor coal … – Ars Technica
Ars Technica Energy Secretary proposes rule to make grid managers favor coal …Ars TechnicaToday, US Energy Secretary Rick Perry directed the nation’s federal grid regulator to create rules favoring coal, hydroelectric, and nuclear generators.Energy Dept proposes power pricing that may boost coal, nuclear …CNBCUS energy head seeks help for coal, nuclear power plantsReutersEnergy Secretary Perry…
Designing a Home Without Disrupting the Land’s Healing Energy – New York Times
New York Times Designing a Home Without Disrupting the Land’s Healing EnergyNew York TimesThe 3,500 square-foot, single-story, steel-reinforced wood frame home outside of Spokane, Wash., has two asymmetrical wings laid north to south in an H-plan linked together by a glass-wallbreezeway. Credit Tegra Stone Nuess for The New York Times.
S&P 500’s September Quarter Earnings Growth Built On Energy – Forbes
Forbes S&P 500’s September Quarter Earnings Growth Built On EnergyForbesEnergy companies are materially helping the S&P 500’s earnings growth. As I wrote in 2015, 2016 and earlier in 2017 companies such as Exxon Mobil and Chevron were hurting the S&P’s revenue and earnings. Now the tables are turned and they are …