Tag: diving
In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid
The U.S. Department of Energy Helped Cordova With Its Local Microgrid. Now the Remote City Is Localizing Its Data Too. For years, the Cordova Electric Cooperative in Alaska has worked to source its energy closer to home. Hydropower and battery energy storage now supply Cordova’s highly seasonal electric demand. This … [continued]
The post In Alaska, a Data Center Inside a Power Plant, Inside a Microgrid appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Back To Nature: A Post-Hurricane Visit To Jamaica
“The road is pocked from the hurricane,” the driver says, “so don’t blame me for the bumps.” Claeon laughs with us, then continues. “I don’t know why they don’t fix it.” As we leave the port, I see a warehouse next to the dock with a collapsed roof. It’s filled … [continued]
The post Back To Nature: A Post-Hurricane Visit To Jamaica appeared first on CleanTechnica.
An Olympic Dream
When U.P. snowboarder Nick Baumgartner lost in a qualifying round at the 2022 Olympics, he broke down on national TV. It was his fourth Olympics, he’d never medaled, and he was 40 years old. He might not get another shot at a medal. But then he got some news.
What Are Blue Spots? How Can They Help To Conserve The World’s Ocean Life?
How can the compatibility of human economic growth and marine life be achieved? One way is through activities like diving, snorkeling, and similar tourism, which are located where marine life thrives. Marine excursions require sites that are as pristine as possible so guest experiences are immersive and authentic — humans … [continued]
The post What Are Blue Spots? How Can They Help To Conserve The World’s Ocean Life? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
From Models to Money: Reflections on a Year of Practical Decarbonization
Before diving into a reflection on the year, it feels important to start with gratitude. None of this work happens in isolation. Over the past year, an extraordinary number of people took the time to share their expertise, challenge my assumptions, correct my mistakes, and patiently help me understand subjects … [continued]
The post From Models to Money: Reflections on a Year of Practical Decarbonization appeared first on CleanTechnica.