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Reuters examined 11 statements made by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at his rally in Green Bay, Wisconsin, on April 2 ... Show more www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/usa-election-trump-rally-factcheck/
GOP senator grills Biden's energy secretary on release of US oil reserves: 'historically low levels'
foxbusiness.com/politics/gop-senator-grills-bidens-energy-secretary-release-us-oil-reserves-historically-low-levels
Comer threatens to subpoena Granholm for testimony on SPR withdrawals, LNG export pause
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4606106-comer-threatens-granholm-subpoena-over-spr-withdrawals-lng-export-pause/
Higher interest rates pose risk to renewable sector, hurting energy transition, say analysts
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/higher-interest-rates-pose-risk-renewable-sector-hurting-energy-transition-say-2024-04-18/
This Earth Day, it doesn’t have to be ‘Mother Nature versus Man’ : And while we continue avoiding another stone age by exploring space and creating new ...
thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/4610808-this-earth-day-it-doesnt-have-to-be-mother-nature-versus-man/
The shadow of war darkens on the global economy: Short-term performance has been surprisingly good but policymakers are walking on eggshells
ft.com/content/31158ec7-433b-4c0e-9f2e-8a13e8dd4750
CHPE is a $6 billion transmission line to bring hydropower to NYC: CHPE is a $6 billion project set to start powering 1 million homes with renewable energy in ...
businessinsider.com/chpe-transmission-line-hydropower-renewable-energy-electrical-grid-2024-4
SAY 'WATT': After targeting furnaces, gas stoves, gas cars and more, the administration has their sights set on yet another popular household item: lightbulbs ... Show more www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-cracks-down-on-lightbulbs-as-part-of-climate-agenda
UK startup achieves major breakthrough in quest for space-based solar power: A UK startup has claimed a major breakthrough in its plans to beam solar energy from ...
thenextweb.com/news/uk-startup-breakthrough-space-based-solar-energy
Quick Glance: Breakthrough for UK Startup in Space-Based Solar Energy
- A British company has announced a significant advancement in transmitting solar energy from space to Earth.
- In a laboratory in Belfast, Oxford's Space Solar illuminated an LED sign by wirelessly transmitting energy through the air from all directions, marking a milestone as the world's first 360-degree wireless energy transmission.
- The crucial aspect for space-based solar satellites is the capability to transmit energy to Earth from all angles.
- Space Solar aims to establish the first commercial solar power plant in space within the next decade to provide enough power for a large town.
Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison in firebombing of California Planned Parenthood clinic
cnn.com/2024/04/15/politics/planned-parenthood-attack-former-marine-sentenced/
Quick Glance: Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison for firebombing California Planned Parenthood clinic
- A former marine was sentenced to nine years in prison by the Justice Department on Monday after using a Molotov cocktail to attack a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California. Chance Brannon, along with his co-defendant Tibet Ergul, plotted attacks on the clinic and a potential target on the power grid in 'furtherance of a race war.'
- Brannon, 24, pleaded guilty in November 2023 to being involved in a conspiracy, malicious destruction of property by fire and explosives, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and intentionally damaging a reproductive health services facility in violation of the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.
- Planned Parenthood clinic attacks were abandoned due to law enforcement actions. Brannon was motivated by neo-Nazi ideology and planned further violent attacks. The National Abortion Federation reported a sharp increase in violence at abortion clinics in 2022.
- Brannon and Ergul also had plans to conduct an attack using a remote-detonated device during an LGBTQ+ pride event at Dodger Stadium, but were arrested two days prior. Before the arrest, Brannon even planned to rob Jewish individuals living in the Hollywood Hills.
The size of Washington State’s largest wind farm just got cut by 50%: Washington State's energy board cut the size of what would have been the state's ...
electrek.co/2024/04/18/washington-state-largest-wind-farm/
Clean Energy Is Creating Millions of Jobs for Gen Z: The growth of renewable energy and climate tech has a generation starting careers and making a difference.
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/clean-energy-is-making-millions-of-jobs-for-gen-z/
Proposed hydroelectric dam could put York County hiking trails underwater: The $2.5 billion project would encompass about 1,000 acres and require the acquisition ...
pennlive.com/outdoors/2024/04/proposed-hydroelectric-dam-could-put-york-county-hiking-trails-underwater.html
US imports of Mexican crude fall to lowest on record, EIA says
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Quick Glance: US Imports of Mexican Crude Hit Record Low
- U.S. weekly imports of Mexican crude oil hit a record low in early April as Mexico's Pemex cut exports to supply more to domestic refineries.
- Imports dropped to 209,000 barrels per day (bpd) in the week ended April 5, compared to an average of about 733,000 bpd in 2023.
- Pemex's export reductions led to an increase in U.S. imports from Saudi Arabia to compensate for the shortage in Mexican crude.
- Prices for heavy crude oil along the U.S. Gulf Coast have risen in recent weeks, partly due to the decline in Mexican exports.
Meet the Nuclear Engineer Who Was Also Miss America, and 3 of Her Brightest Peers
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/features/meet-the-nuclear-engineer-who-was-also-miss-america-and-three-of-her-brightest-peers/
Proxima Fusion raises $21M to build on its ‘stellarator’ approach to nuclear fusion
techcrunch.com/2024/04/09/proxima-fusion-raises-21m-to-build-on-its-stellarator-approach-to-nuclear-fusion/
Quick Glance: Proxima Fusion raises $21M to advance 'stellarator' nuclear fusion
- Venture capitalists' interest in fusion startups has fluctuated recently. Despite nuclear fusion companies attracting over $6 billion in investments in 2023, $1.4 billion more than in 2022, the 27% growth was slower due to external concerns like inflation.
- However, beyond the numbers, startup innovation in the field continues with novel approaches to harness the Sun's energy for safe and endless power.
- Proxima Fusion, the first spin-out of the renowned Max Planck Institute for Plasma Physics (IPP), has raised €20 million ($21.7M) to kickstart the construction of its initial fusion power plants.
- The company's technology is based on 'quasi-isodynamic (QI) stellarators' with high-temperature superconductors, leveraging research from the Max Planck IPP, which developed the Wendelstein 7-X (W7-X) experiment, the world's largest stellarator.
Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid: Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer ...
electrek.co/2024/04/10/solar-to-displace-natural-gas-in-the-daytime-in-summer-on-the-texas-grid/
New York becomes first state approved for fed funding of 'Home Energy Rebates' program
wskg.org/news/2024-04-19/new-york-becomes-first-state-approved-for-fed-funding-of-home-energy-rebate-program
Building owners are often in the dark about their carbon pollution. A new algorithm could shed light on it
techcrunch.com/2024/04/18/nzero-grid-carbon-intensity-tool/
Biden hikes cost of drilling on federal lands as Trump courts oil donors: The Interior Department finalized a rule requiring oil companies to pay more for ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-environment/2024/04/12/oil-drilling-federal-lands-biden/
Quick Glance: Biden Raises Drilling Costs on Federal Lands, Trump Courts Oil Donors
- The Biden administration has finalized a new rule requiring oil companies to pay at least ten times more for drilling on federal lands to generate more revenue for taxpayers.
- While Trump discusses easing drilling regulations with energy executives, the US is historically pumping a lot of crude oil, complicating regulations for Trump and Biden's climate agenda.
- The rule mandates higher bonds and royalties for fossil fuels on federal lands to better compensate taxpayers and cover the costs of cleaning up abandoned wells.
- In addition to reshaping fossil fuel production on federal lands, the administration has advanced renewable energy development on these tracts and significantly reduced rents and fees for clean energy projects.
Republicans Push 'Refrigerator Freedom Act' as They Focus on Home Appliances: The Republican Party is set to put forward a number of bills about home appliances ...
newsweek.com/republican-party-gop-home-appliances-acts-house-representatives-1889719
Renewable Energy Shatters Records in the U.S.: The U.S. has never had as much wind, solar and hydropower. But experts say it’s not enough to meet future ...
subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eenews/2024/04/05/renewable-energy-is-shattering-records-will-it-continue-00150581
How thermal batteries are heating up energy storage: The systems, which can store clean energy as heat, were chosen by readers as the 11th Breakthrough ...
technologyreview.com/2024/04/15/1091042/thermal-batteries-heat-energy-storage/
Commentary: Climate change is less a partisan issue than a generational divide: When it comes to climate change, some older Americans yearn to return to ...
postandcourier.com/opinion/commentary/climate-change/article_27bb0c18-fe6e-11ee-b1cf-d3f824164e5c.html
Top 10 states with longest work commutes revealed — No. 1 may not surprise you: According to an April 2024 from the US Department of Energy found New York to be ...
nypost.com/2024/04/17/lifestyle/new-york-ranked-the-worst-state-for-commuting-in-the-us/
US and Japan announce joint partnership to accelerate nuclear fusion: The United States and Japan announced a joint partnership to accelerate development and ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-japan-announce-joint-partnership-accelerate-nuclear-fusion-sources-2024-04-10/
What can a renter do to fight climate change? Act on the things you can control.
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Key Bridge collapse will reduce monthly US coal exports by one-third: EIA: The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) has reduced its forecast for U.S ...
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4585322-key-bridge-collapse-will-reduce-monthly-u-s-coal-exports-by-one-third-eia/
Climate-warming gases being smuggled into Europe, investigation says: Large amounts of climate-warming refrigerant gases from China and Turkey are being smuggled ...
reuters.com/business/environment/climate-warming-gases-being-smuggled-into-europe-investigation-says-2024-04-08/
Geothermal could revolutionize American energy. Will polarization threaten its rise?
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4591118-geothermal-energy-polarization-threat/
Earth Day 2024 report card: Experts address America’s climate change action: Experts on decarbonizing, subsidizing and depoliticizing the climate crisis.
abcnews.go.com/US/earth-day-2024-report-card-experts-address-americas/story
Biden's infrastructure and clean-energy bills are pumping a half-trillion dollars into projects nationwide — half of that to Republican and swing states ... Show more www.axios.com/2024/04/05/biden-half-trillion-dollar-jobs-campaign
Top 10 U.S. cities for eco-conscious living—they're almost all on the West Coast: Of the top 10 greenest cities in America, eight are on the West Coast.
cnbc.com/2024/04/21/10-most-sustainable-us-citiestheyre-almost-all-on-the-west-coast.html
US power use forecast to reach record highs in 2024 and 2025: U.S. power consumption will rise to record highs in 2024 and 2025, the U.S. Energy Information ...
reuters.com/business/energy/us-power-use-forecast-reach-record-highs-2024-2025-2024-04-09/
While visiting Butler Works, Energy Secretary Granholm touts workers' contributions to electrical grid advances
post-gazette.com/business/powersource/2024/04/22/jennifer-granholm-butler-works-electrical-grids-cleveland-cliffs/stories/202404220087
Biden’s LNG ‘pause’ threatens Pennsylvania’s natural gas industry: The Biden administration’s political objectives coupled with the intense desire to implement ...
thehill.com/opinion/4571470-bidens-lng-pause-threatens-pennsylvanias-natural-gas-industry/
Dane County has been named a nationwide leader in solar power: The county became the first in the U.S. to earn SolSmart Platinum designation for achievements in ...
jsonline.com/story/news/local/wisconsin/2024/04/17/dane-county-recognized-as-a-national-leader-in-solar-power/73353348007/
Biden's 2024 goody bags: Laws pump billions into Republican and swing states: The money allows Biden and his cabinet to regularly announce job-creating goodies ...
axios.com/2024/04/05/biden-half-trillion-dollar-jobs-campaign
US EIA raises oil output, price forecasts for 2024: U.S. crude oil output is set to grow slightly more than earlier estimates for this year and next, the U.S ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/us-eia-raises-oil-output-price-forecasts-2024-2024-04-09/
Solar eclipse offers test for a renewable-heavy grid: U.S. power system operators are planning for a drop in solar generation Monday as darkness covers a swath ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/08/solar-eclipse-renewable-grid-00150167
Despite $90 crude, US oil output capped by weak natgas prices: U.S. crude oil prices last week climbed to their highest this year, but a weak natural gas market ...
reuters.com/business/energy/despite-90-crude-us-oil-output-capped-by-weak-natgas-prices-2024-04-08/
The US now has an actual plan to connect clean energy to the grid: The US Department of Energy has just released its first-ever roadmap to speed up the ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/us-clean-energy-grid/
The best states to own an electric vehicle, ranked: As more car owners make the switch to electric vehicles, the infrastructure around EV ownership becomes ...
businessinsider.com/best-states-for-electric-vehicles-2024-4
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At this climate fair, heat pumps, e-bikes and induction stoves take center stage: “We really figured out that we needed a massive show-and-tell for adults ...
washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/04/13/heat-pump-home-electrification-fair/
How an obscure energy calculation could dramatically speed up America’s EV future
detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2024/04/07/dept-of-energy-electric-vehicle-petroleum-equivalency-regulation-2024/73195654007/
The 2024 total solar eclipse is here. Will it impact solar power generation?: The total solar eclipse will impact facilities that generate solar power.
courier-journal.com/story/news/2024/04/08/2024-total-solar-eclipse-will-the-eclipse-impact-solar-power-electricity/73242291007/
Quick Glance: Airplane Observes Solar Eclipse in Bloomington
- An airplane flies near the total solar eclipse in Bloomington, Indiana.
- People watch the partial solar eclipse on the observation deck of Edge at Hudson Yards in New York City.
- Sophia Moccia, 4, from Queens views the eclipse with a homemade mask in New York City.
- A solar eclipse is visible in Mazatlan, Mexico.
Crackdown on low-quality appliances to fix faults with upgrades plan: A new $200 minimum payment on key appliance upgrades is being planned to weed out poor ...
theage.com.au/national/victoria/crackdown-on-low-quality-appliances-to-fix-faults-with-upgrades-plan-20240414-p5fjnw.html
A Washington man pleads not guilty in connection with 2022 attacks on an Oregon electrical grid
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A quiet rule change from the Department of Energy will significantly boost EV adoption and act as a "multiplier" for fuel economy rules.
Home: USA TODAY delivers current national and local news, sports, entertainment, finance, technology, and more through award-winning journalism, photos ...
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Claim Your Share Of Billions In Home Energy Rebates And EV Tax Credits: Unlock energy savings and claim thousands of dollars in rebates, tax credits ...
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Why solar and wind energy isn’t winning: Despite us constantly being told that solar and wind are now the cheapest forms of electricity ...
thestar.com.my/business/insight/2024/04/18/why-solar-and-wind-energy-isnt-winning
Energy's New Wave: Meet 4 Women Powering America's Clean Energy Transition: They're all under 30, and they've got a clear vision and the right skills to guide ...
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/features/energys-new-wave-meet-four-women-powering-americas-clean-energy-transition/
Biden administration cancels buyback of 3 million barrels to replenish oil stockpile
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4574215-biden-buyback-oil-stockpile/
Danish company to build facility, bring 150 new jobs to Chesterfield: Danish technological company Topsoe announced that it will build a new manufacturing ...
richmond.com/news/local/business/topsoe-building-manufacturing-facility-in-chesterfield/article_7210163c-fe5a-11ee-8500-2789bb14358b.html
Sexual harassment allegations made against top Biden nuclear official: The No. 2 at the Department of Energy’s nuclear security agency is leaving his post amid ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/05/sexual-harassment-allegations-made-against-top-biden-nuclear-official-00150835
Why Are Politicians Still Courting the Nefarious Fossil Fuel Lobby?: High-level government participation in an oil and gas industry conference shows official ...
commondreams.org/opinion/politicians-courting-fossil-fuel-lobby
Watch the solar eclipse impact the US grid in real time: A total solar eclipse will bring complete darkness to 12 US states today – watch live to see its effect ...
electrek.co/2024/04/08/solar-eclipse-impact-us-grid-in-real-time/
US federal government has a new plan for slashing greenhouse emissions from buildings
techspot.com/news/102552-us-federal-government-has-new-plan-slashing-greenhouse.html
The government is spending billions to restart Michigan's Palisades reactor. Why? | Opinion
freep.com/story/opinion/contributors/2024/04/16/michigan-palisades-nuclear-reactor-restart-risk-renewables/73133145007/
Electric rates are going up as Milwaukee's least well off continue to struggle to pay their bills
jsonline.com/story/money/business/energy/2024/04/16/electric-rates-going-up-as-challenges-grow-for-milwaukees-least-well-off/73302668007/
Express View: Problem with coal: Report showing increasing global capacity of plants running on fossil fuel does not augur well for meeting Paris climate pact ...
indianexpress.com/article/opinion/editorials/express-view-problem-with-coal-9266884/
States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create: Deepfakes — digitally altered photos and videos that can make someone appear to be ...
richmond.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/technology/states-race-to-restrict-deepfake-porn-as-it-becomes-easier-to-create/article_cb79ffd8-f695-564c-9470-679471a0696f.html
Testing Our Rivian R1T Shows How Cold Temps Affect an EV's Range: Our long-term R1T's real-world highway range dropped from 250 to 190 miles in subfreezing temps ...
caranddriver.com/news/a60306924/rivian-r1t-cold-temperature-ev-range-test/
Making Solar Affordable: This $7 Billion US Investment Expands Solar For All: New grants for Solar for All programs aim to install solar panels and boost ...
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/making-solar-affordable-this-7-billion-us-investment-expands-solar-for-all/
States race to restrict deepfake porn as it becomes easier to create: Deepfakes — digitally altered photos and videos that can make someone appear to be ...
omaha.com/life-entertainment/nation-world/technology/states-race-to-restrict-deepfake-porn-as-it-becomes-easier-to-create/article_71e7cd6f-3d17-579e-88a0-d6d38c0e3184.html
Quick Glance: Uncovering the World of AI-Generated Media
- The proliferation of AI-generated images and text is a growing concern on the internet, impacting users more than they realize.
- Experts caution about the impact of synthetic media on decision-making processes and society.
- Despite the potential for beneficial applications of generative AI, the lack of oversight necessitates consumers to verify content authenticity.
- There are techniques to detect fake images and videos, such as identifying details like flawed hand positions, inconsistent eye reflections, and incoherent backgrounds.
The Feds Just Announced a $7B Plan to Make Solar Affordable: Grants for Solar for All programs aim to boost solar panels and community access nationwide.
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/the-feds-just-announced-a-7b-plan-to-make-solar-affordable/
Anker’s minimalistic home backup batteries are ready for blackout season: The thin and minimalistic Solix X1 is a Tesla Powerwall alternative that can provide ...
theverge.com/24136932/anker-solix-x1-home-battery-powerwall-alternative-specs
Lower Your Home Energy Bills Right Now: You could save over $1,000 a year by making just a few of these easy, low-cost changes around the house.
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New on the Mayo Clinic Employee Experiences podcast: Amanda Holloway, director of Sustainability, and Dru Larson, a senior systems engineer in Facilities ... Show more intheloop.mayoclinic.org/2024/04/18/colleagues-discuss-passion-for-environmental-stewardship-mayos-sustainability-efforts/
Offshore Drilling Expands as US Shale Gets Left Behind: International markets are in the midst of a multiyear expansion in capital spending.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-04-22/offshore-drilling-expands-as-us-shale-gets-left-behind
Previous theory on how electrons move within protein nanocrystals might not apply in every case
phys.org/news/2024-04-previous-theory-electrons-protein-nanocrystals.html
Miami Beach police investigating after body found on the ground near Miami City Ballet
miamiherald.com/news/local/community/miami-dade/miami-beach/article287940405.html
Stop Stressing About Turning Off the Lights When Leaving the Room!: If you’re of a certain age, you may be following outdated light bulb advice.
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/ask-wirecutter-turn-off-the-lights/
Louisiana lands $156 million to help people get solar panels. See what's planned.
theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/politics/louisiana-lands-156-million-to-help-people-get-solar-panels/article_303ec055-4259-5746-aed2-0146b2213a3b.html
Intel's Hala Point, the world's largest neuromorphic computer, has 1.15 billion neurons
zdnet.com/article/intels-hala-point-the-worlds-largest-neuromorphic-computer-has-1-15-billion-neurons/
Most Efficient Solar Panels for 2024: New Record-Setting Panel Tops the List: A new panel from a leading manufacturer sets a new standard for residential solar ...
cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/most-efficient-solar-panels/
Big Home Energy Upgrades That Pay Off: You could save over $1,000 a year by making just a few of these easy, low-cost changes around the house.
consumerreports.org/home-garden/energy-efficiency/big-home-energy-upgrades-that-pay-off-a6185108924/
Heating oil prices are plummeting - Heating oil customers fill their heating oil tanks
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