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At the Port of L.A., a new project will harness energy from ocean waves
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At the Port of L.A., a new project will harness energy from ocean waves

"Because of the density of wave energy, the technology has a relatively small footprint, generating around 50 times more power than solar panels would in the same area. On a breakwater that’s a kilometer long (six-tenths of a mile), for example, it’s possible to produce between three and five megawatts of electricity at any given time, enough to power between 3,000 and 5,000 households. The pilot in L.A. will be around 85 feet long, enough to generate 100 kilowatts. 'Most breakwaters are much larger,' says Braverman. The Port of L.A.’s extra-long breakwater could potentially generate power for as many as 60,000 households."

Is the Texas Power Grid Fixed Yet?
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Is the Texas Power Grid Fixed Yet?

Doug Lewin explains the current state of the Texas power grid. “Fortunately, the damage from the session is minimal, and entrepreneurs and innovative companies can continue to bring solutions and power to the still dynamic Texas electric market, despite the misguided attempts of some policymakers and special interests to keep them out. Read the full...

How the Farm Bill can conserve wildlife and working landscapes
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How the Farm Bill can conserve wildlife and working landscapes

Marcia Argust explains how the Farm Bill can conserve wildlife in The Hill. “The scope of the Farm Bill is vast, but it offers an opportunity to support thriving wildlife populations, safe roadways and vibrant local economies. We urge Congress to follow recent science and data and continue to invest in wildlife connectivity when it...

Underground Hydrogen Could Supercharge Green Energy. First, Scientists Have to Find It.
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Underground Hydrogen Could Supercharge Green Energy. First, Scientists Have to Find It.

"Similar to drilling for oil and natural gas, companies pursuing underground hydrogen would have to lease drilling sites from landowners and obtain mineral rights, which vary by state. Unlike oil or natural gas, hydrogen doesn’t pollute waterways or the environment with toxic chemicals. However it can be dangerous and is flammable."

Major Wind Farm at Arizona Cattle Ranch Comes Online
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Major Wind Farm at Arizona Cattle Ranch Comes Online

"The Chevelon Butte Ranch, which has been owned and operated by members of the O’Haco family for more than a century, is famous for its history of raising livestock, which over the years has included sheep and horses. The ranch today is known for its herd of Black Angus cattle. Parts of the ranch are used by hikers and rock climbers, as well as by fishermen and hunters."

Exxon Mobil Says It Can Make Money Decarbonizing Steel
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Exxon Mobil Says It Can Make Money Decarbonizing Steel

"Carbon-capture technology can gather carbon dioxide from smokestacks or other industrial equipment, compress and liquefy it, and then pipe it to underground storage locations. This project, expected to start in 2026, would capture about 800,000 metric tons of carbon a year from producing iron used in steel, and bring Exxon’s (XOM) total project pipeline to more than 5 million tons a year."

Is an answer to global overfishing and its subsidies on the horizon?
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Is an answer to global overfishing and its subsidies on the horizon?

"After more than 20 years of negotiations, WTO members finally seem intent on reeling back the subsidies that fund these destructive practices. Last year, negotiators agreed to significantly curtail some fishing subsidies, including limiting or prohibiting them to 'Vessels or operators engaged in illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing or fishing-related activities in support of IUU fishing,' 'fishing or fishing-related activities regarding stocks that are overfished' and 'fishing or fishing-related activities on the unregulated high seas.'"

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