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Wait, The US Wind Industry Is Coming Back?

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Almost the entire US wind industry went into hibernation after US President Donald Trump took office in January, sending thousands of good paying jobs down the drain. However, the wind will continue to blow long after January 20, 2029, when the current occupant of the White House is scheduled to … [continued]

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Should We Sacrifice The Seabed Floor For Next-Generation Technology?

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When President Donald Trump issued an executive order this summer promoting deep sea mining — which is currently prohibited under international law — he didn’t take into account the creatures that live on the seabed floor. Thousands of meters below sea level in deep black waters, marine animals survive without … [continued]

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The High-Carbon Truth Behind A ‘Green’ California Microgrid

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The just-commissioned Calistoga hydrogen microgrid is a telling example of how public money can end up funding energy pathways that deliver little of what they promise. At first glance, the project appears well-intentioned. PG&E has positioned it as a resilience measure for a California community that faces wildfire-driven grid shutoffs. … [continued]

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