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5 Climate Policies for the 118th Congress
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5 Climate Policies for the 118th Congress

"Innovation and creating jobs is part of who we are as Americans. And thanks to exciting new American technology, research at the Department of Energy, and strong bipartisan policies, we are building an amazing new suite of technologies from advanced nuclear, carbon capture for fossil energy and industrial complexes, long-duration energy storage, enhanced geothermal, and so much more."

Inside The Audacious Plan To Use 10,000 Nuclear Microreactors To Wean The World Off Coal
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Inside The Audacious Plan To Use 10,000 Nuclear Microreactors To Wean The World Off Coal

"Kugelmass aims to build 10,000 of these mini-reactors worldwide, which sounds fantastical for a nuclear industry newbie who has so far raised just $24 million in venture capital. It’s smart money, though: $21 million came in a round led by Austin, Texas-based Gigafund, whose mana­ging partner, Luke Nosek, was the first VC investor to back Elon Musk’s SpaceX."

2023 Farm Bill: Feeding the nation through working lands conservation
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2023 Farm Bill: Feeding the nation through working lands conservation

"The farm bill is one of the few remaining bipartisan endeavors left in Washington, and it’s critically important to the livelihood of farmers and ranchers, rural economies, wildlife conservation and our nation’s food supply. With a continued focus on agricultural conservation in the 2023 Farm Bill package, Congress can demonstrate its intent to support the men and women who feed our nation while facilitating the collaborative work championed by conservation organizations."

These ‘Hydropanels’ Attach to Homes Just Like Solar Panels — and They Create Hundreds of Gallons of Fresh Drinking Water
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These ‘Hydropanels’ Attach to Homes Just Like Solar Panels — and They Create Hundreds of Gallons of Fresh Drinking Water

"The technology is fairly straightforward. Fans on each panel draw in ambient air and push it through a water-absorbing material, trapping the vapor from the air. The vapor is then condensed into a liquid using energy from the sun, after which it’s collected in a reservoir. The water is then mineralized with magnesium and calcium to maintain quality and achieve a better taste."

How Ranching And Solar Co-Exist In Texas
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How Ranching And Solar Co-Exist In Texas

"Unlike a standard oil and gas lease, which typically comes with a 3 to 5-year term during which a successful well may or may not be drilled, this solar lease comes with a 35-year term that includes a certain stream of annual income. It won’t make the rancher fabulously wealthy overnight like an oil gusher can, but then, oil gushers have never been a feature of this particular part of the vast Texas landscape."

Natural Gas: Fasten Your Seat Belts
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Natural Gas: Fasten Your Seat Belts

"What could worsen fluctuations even further are extreme weather events, which have become more common since the 1970s. That not only accentuates the highs and lows of natural-gas demand but also can affect supply. Colder-than-expected winter days have already caused more freeze-offs in natural-gas supply in recent years, notes Mr. Rubin. In 2021, a cold blast hitting Texas and neighboring states resulted in the largest monthly decline in U.S. natural-gas production ever and a 70-fold increase in local prices."

Save Endangered Species From Environmental Regulations
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Save Endangered Species From Environmental Regulations

Shawn Regan writes about the flaws of the Endangered Species Act in Reason. “As we approach the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act later this year, it’s worth asking how the act can be reformed to better accomplish its primary goal: to recover species. After all, endangered species have it bad enough. We should...

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