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Texas Targets the Free Market
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Texas Targets the Free Market

"Citing the collapse of the power grid two years ago, Texas lawmakers are considering nine bills that would put Texas firmly in the economic-protection business. If enacted, the legislation would box out any alternatives to incumbent natural gas, coal, and nuclear energy."

Seattle-area county plans ‘world leading’ sustainable aviation fuel R&D center
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Seattle-area county plans ‘world leading’ sustainable aviation fuel R&D center

"One of sustainable aviation fuel’s biggest selling points is the fuel can replace jet fuel in existing aircraft, making it a quicker way to cut carbon emissions from flights. Other clean aviation strategies such as electric- or hydrogen-powered aircraft are still being developed and approved by regulators, and the aircraft in the works are smaller planes — not transcontinental jets."

An alternative to copper that’s less carbon-intensive?
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An alternative to copper that’s less carbon-intensive?

"Galvorn is made by splitting hydrocarbons, chiefly found in the combustion of petroleum and natural gas, according to the company’s marketing materials. The material acts as a form of carbon storage (sequestration, anyone?) and takes several forms, including a mesh that could be used in composite panels, electrodes and garments; a fiber for conductive wire, power lines and motor windings; and a film for electromagnetic shieldings, batteries and antennas."

America Can Have More Clean Energy or More Toad-Protecting Regulations, but Not Both
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America Can Have More Clean Energy or More Toad-Protecting Regulations, but Not Both

Tate Watkins writes in Reason about the conflict between onerous regulations and clean energy. online pharmacy buy super-kamagra no insurance with best prices today in the USA “One project being stymied by environmental and tribal objections in what is reportedly one of the loneliest places in America should raise questions about where future energy projects...

New IPCC Report Should Inspire Hope, Not Panic
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New IPCC Report Should Inspire Hope, Not Panic

Elijah Gullett writes in RealClearEnergy about the latest UN climate change report. online pharmacy buy mobic online no prescription “The IPCC report will undoubtedly produce more doomsday headlines in the coming weeks, but rather than embrace despair, we should use the IPCC’s insights to prepare for climate challenges. We have all the tools we need...

Reuse of coal plants can cut small modular nuclear reactor development costs by 35%: report
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Reuse of coal plants can cut small modular nuclear reactor development costs by 35%: report

"Other benefits highlighted by the report are SMRs’ flexible power output levels that allow developersto match the output of a retiring coal plant and capacity restrictions of equipment, unlike the fixed capacity of traditional nuclear plants. And SMRs require small areas, making its footprint suitable for replacing a retiring coal plant, according to the report."

ConocoPhillips CEO Doubles Down on Alaska Oil as Competitors Leave Arctic
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ConocoPhillips CEO Doubles Down on Alaska Oil as Competitors Leave Arctic

"Willow has earned ConocoPhillips scorn from environmental groups, who say the project will emit climate-warming greenhouse gases for decades. But it has found support among some Alaska Natives’ associations, local politicians and the Alaska delegation in Congress. Proponents say that Willow could generate local, state and federal revenue of up to $17 billion and create more than 2,000 construction jobs and 300 permanent jobs."

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