"Monday’s announcement includes a goal for 30,000 megawatts of offshore wind by 2030, more than triple what the country is on pace for by 2026 if permits were issued without delay, according to trade group estimates."
A Congressman from Idaho Leads Efforts to Restore Salmon to the Snake River
Whether or not Simpson’s plan will garner support remains unclear. Regardless, preserving salmon has become a priority on both sides of the aisle.
How marsh grass protects shorelines
"Marsh plants, which are ubiquitous along the world’s shorelines, can play a major role in mitigating the damage to coastlines as sea levels rise and storm surges increase. Now, a new MIT study provides greater detail about how these protective benefits work under real-world conditions shaped by waves and currents."
CO2-free natural gas? CCS project powers grid for first time
Texas-based Net Power LLC has used carbon-free natural gas to deliver electricity to the grid for the first time ever.
Finland Bets on Nuclear Energy and The US Should Do the Same
Finland’s Onkalo facility should be a victory for all climate activists as we work to improve the world’s most reliable clean energy source. In response to this news, the United States should lessen its regulatory burden on nuclear energy to encourage more production and lessen the cost of new plants.
Far Left Climate Activists are Emboldening Russia
The West has taken the energy hammer from its toolbox and handed it to Putin
Ukraine’s Nuclear Power Stands Strong Under Attack
Despite the anti-nuclear rhetoric that has been peddled since its invasion, Ukraine’s nuclear industry has been able to safely and reliably keep the lights on and provide essential energy to counter Putin’s advances. That’s the definition of energy security.
Exlterra is Using Nature’s Power to Create a Cleaner Environment
Climate change and other environmental challenges are long-term problems. By unleashing the power of the free market, Americans are encouraging innovative companies such as Exlterra to bring durable solutions to the market.
FERC Ruling Can Help Regional Grids Experiment with Renewable Integration
Keeping a flexible operating environment will allow the best solutions for integrating renewable energy to emerge naturally.
Europe’s Descending Into Climate Lockdowns. Will America Be Next?
Michael Bastasch writes in the Daily Signal about Europe’s climate lockdowns. “The U.K. is not only bracing for potential blackouts, but also for eye-popping electricity rates. Power bills are set to hit $5,000 a year, which, one group warned, will drive one-third of households into ‘fuel poverty.'” Read the full article here.
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