"Project FarmVibes is part of a larger strategy, according to Chandra. Microsoft, he said, is building tools specifically designed for industries like retail, sustainability, and finance, and it is now building tools specifically designed for the agriculture industry. By building tools for farmers and researchers alike, and by focusing on open-source, Chandra said that Microsoft is aiming to 'make advances in democratizing data driven agriculture.'"
Lisa Stiffler of GeekWire reports on a startup that measures corporate emissions. “If corporations had more accurate scope 3 data, they could optimize their efforts to reduce emissions and adjust supply chain operations, which could shave 7% off global emissions, Chalat said, citing research.” Read the full article here.
"Occidental executives said it would power the Permian plant with solar energy and additional renewable power from the grid, and it has also looked into potentially powering its plants with mini-nuclear reactors, according to people familiar with the matter. The company also said it is exploring using energy from natural-gas powered plants that capture their own CO2, an early-stages technology in which it has invested."
"There is no reason to despair just yet. After all, the oil crisis of the 1970s sparked a great deal of innovation, including the development of today’s wind and solar technologies, greater efficiency in vehicles, and new government and multilateral institutions to make and coordinate energy policy. The policies and technologies that now seem old and outdated were once shiny and new. Today’s crisis may likewise lead to novel ideas and techniques, as long as policymakers fully grasp the new realities they face."
"Yes, part of the solution is to transition energy forms from emitting sources to non-emitting sources. Clean sources of energy — from wind and solar to nuclear energy and geothermal — couldn’t be more important. At this time, however, a full transition is unrealistic and would lower quality of life for millions of people."
"Sorghum species are drought- and heat-tolerant, and they are excellent nutrient scavengers. Flax adapts to a wide range of environments and is tolerant of temperatures slightly below freezing. Soybeans seem more prone to attack by insect pests and are not as drought-tolerant as other warm-season legumes."
Permitting reform must remain a key priority for climate activists across the country to reduce carbon emissions and transition to a clean energy economy.
H.R. 1 is an all-of-the-above energy bill, aimed at delivering the power our country needs in the 21st Century. In a divided Washington, it can be a scaffolding to help lawmakers build a better energy future.
Directing finite resources at promoting H.R. 1 over Trump will be good for the people, planet and politicians.
"With all the permission slips finally locked down, construction on the line will begin later this year, and the 3,000-megawatt line could be operational by 2028, EnergyWire reports. By then, it'll be 23 years since the project was first proposed in 2005."
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