Tag: Environment
Federal wildfire policy sparks debate: timber or trees?
By Samantha Ku
New federal policy is aimed at addressing the nation’s wildfire crisis by boosting timber production, but some experts say it’s not expected to have a major impact in Michigan.
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Air Pollution’s Link To Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)
Air pollution from fossil fuels is the main contributor to climate change. The damage caused by air pollution doesn’t stop there; it also contributes to human diseases, suffering, and premature deaths. Indu Navar, an expert researcher, caregiver, and nonprofit founder, answered some questions for us about air pollution exposure and … [continued]
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Ivanpah & Heliogen: Lessons from Concentrated Solar’s Decline
Ivanpah was supposed to be the future. When it opened in the Mojave Desert in 2014, with its three towers glowing like beacons and almost 400 MW of capacity, it was the largest concentrated solar power plant in the world. It had the backing of Google, NRG Energy, BrightSource, and … [continued]
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Seabed Mining Under the Microscope: A Techno-Economic Reality Check
Recently, I had the opportunity to sit down with a global expert on minerals processing and battery minerals, Lyle Trytten. We were closing out an engagement to do a technoeconomic assessment of seabed mining and it was a great opportunity to discuss the space and some of the things we … [continued]
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Hidden Costs of Climate Change Fueling Affordability Crisis in California — New Report
Analysis from the Center for Law, Energy & Environment at the University of California, Berkeley shows that disaster costs, health impacts, lost wages and more are disproportionately affecting California households, businesses and the public sector, with no sign of abatement. San Francisco — While costs in the immediate aftermath of … [continued]
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