The reality is offshore wind could offer compelling potential benefits that make a categorical ban shortsighted and counterproductive.
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Google signs first offshore wind power deal with CIP in Taiwan
Google has announced the signing of a power purchase agreement (PPA) with Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) to procure renewable energy from the upcoming Fengmiao 1 wind farm in Taiwan. The agreement marks Google’s first offshore wind PPA in Taiwan and the Asia-Pacific region. It will enable Google to secure cost-effective and carbon-free electricity to meet the...
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Soil Contamination Puts Global Agriculture at Risk
New research highlights a largely overlooked risk to food production systems: widespread soil contamination by heavy metals. A large-scale analysis of nearly 800,000 global soil samples found that about 17% of the world’s surface soils exceed safe thresholds for at least one toxic metal. For the agriculture sector, that’s a red flag not just for food security, but...
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China Turns to Middle East LPG to Replace Tariff-Hit US Gas
Chinese plastics plants that buy liquefied petroleum gas are turning to the Middle East to replace tariff-hit imports from the US, disrupting global flows and reviving moribund freight rates. The LPG buyers, seeking to swap US cargoes bought earlier with alternatives, have found that Persian Gulf producers including Saudi Aramco are able to help with those requests,...
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Advanced Recycling Could Improve Our Plastic Problem
This Earth Day, let’s explore one possible way to expand and improve our recycling system: the use of advanced or chemical recycling.
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TerraPower Advances UK Licensing for Natrium Reactor Technology
TerraPower has taken a critical step toward international deployment of its Natrium® reactor by initiating the United Kingdom’s Generic Design Assessment (GDA) process. The move signals strategic intent to enter a global market increasingly focused on decarbonization, grid stability, and energy security. The GDA, overseen by UK nuclear regulators, will assess the safety and viability of...
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A single gray wolf can cause up to $162,000 in losses for California cattle operations: Research
The expansion of gray wolf populations is upending California cattle operations, leading to millions of dollars in losses for ranchers, a report published Monday has found. The introduction of each new wolf can cause up to $162,000 in expenses related to growth and pregnancies, according to the research, released by the University of California, Davis. Long assumed...
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Digital Twins Streamline Offshore Wind Farm Operations
CGI and Fathom have launched a joint IoT-powered digital twin solution tailored to the needs of offshore wind farm operators. The platform is designed to enhance operational efficiency and long-term asset performance through improved data integration and real-time analytics. Reducing Offshore Wind O&M Costs Through Data-Driven Insights Operational and maintenance (O&M) expenses represent nearly 30%...
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California launches streamlined online permitting process to fast-track critical wildfire safety projects
tate officials report that a new online streamlining request process cuts bureaucratic red tape and now makes it faster to get state approval to implement forest and vegetation management projects, which are critical to reducing the risk of catastrophic wildfires. This new process will shorten project approvals to as little as 30 days — saving...
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The US has a single rare earths mine. Chinese export limits are energizing a push for more
America’s only rare earths mine heard from anxious companies soon after China responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs this month by limiting exports of those minerals used for military applications and in many high-tech devices. “Based on the number of phone calls we’re receiving, the effects have been immediate,” said Matt Sloustcher, a spokesperson for MP Materials, the company that...