"The much bigger problem is fuel loading—the amount of dead wood and other organic matter on forest floors, compounded by a higher density of small trees.”
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NuScale Power Makes History as the First Ever Small Modular Reactor to Receive U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Design Approval
“This groundbreaking small modular reactor (SMR) design features a fully factory-fabricated NuScale Power Module™ capable of generating 60 MW of electricity using a safer, smaller, and scalable version of pressurized water reactor technology.”
Department of Energy Invests $72 Million in Carbon Capture Technologies
The Department of Energy has announced a $72M investment into carbon capture technologies.
Jeep reveals hybrid Wrangler, 1st US battery-powered vehicle
“Fiat Chrysler says Jeep will have electric options on each of its vehicles in the next few years.”
Google aims to run on carbon-free energy by 2030
"Google aims to power its data centers and offices using solely carbon-free electricity by 2030."
The New Geopolitics of Energy
As Daniel Yergin writes on the Wall Street Journal, the global energy landscape is shifting from oil producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia, to innovators such as China and the United States.
Is ‘clean energy’ a winning issue for GOP candidates?
“With Texas suburbs emerging as a political battleground in the November election, a constellation of conservative groups are arguing that Republican candidates should talk up a wonky issue: Clean energy.”
Americans Must Fight ‘Green’ Climate Ideology
“Beware of green climate ideology, because it comes with exceedingly high costs, very low benefits and limited choice – and freedom – for consumers.”
9 Ways You Can Plant More Trees This Year
“Tree planting is no longer an activity exclusively for farmers, gardeners or green-fingered folk. Whoever you are, wherever you live and however limited or abundant your resources, you can plant trees this year.”
A Google Chrome Extension Removed Over 100 Tons Of Marine Plastics
“OCG - Saving The Ocean - built a search engine that helps clean the ocean. Founded in December 2019, the non-profit organization is committed to saving the coasts and marine lives from plastic pollution.”