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The Labor Day Legacy Of Offshore Wind Workers

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Almost one hundred and forty-three years ago, on September 5, 1882, workers in New York City celebrated the first Labor Day holiday with a parade. The occasion became an annual celebration of the social and economic achievements of US workers and their contributions to the country’s strength, prosperity, and well-being. … [continued]

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Mass Timber’s Edge: Smaller Crews, Quicker Builds, New Floors Above

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Mass timber has already proven its climate case. What is becoming more clear as projects accumulate is its advantage in time and labor. Speed of construction and smaller, more specialized crews create economic benefits that go beyond carbon accounting. They reduce costs, compress schedules, and open up new markets such … [continued]

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From Carbon Capture to ESG: The Seven Deadly Sins of Clean Energy

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Recently I sat down virtually with Laurent Segalen and Gerard Reid, investors, bon vivants, and hosts of Redefining Energy, the main channel to my nerdcast side channel Redefining Energy—Tech. The reason? A fun episode of their podcast where we talked about sin, energy, and investment. Laurent Segalen [LS]: Today on … [continued]

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Mindanao Businesses Embrace Solar Power with Landmark 8.4 MW Agreement

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Mindanao in the Philippines, the southernmost island, is a power-hungry but energy-starved province. Like much of the Philippines, it is highly dependent on fossil fuels, but also has the highest potential for renewable energy in terms of wind (onshore and offshore), hydroelectric, geothermal, and solar. A significant step toward a … [continued]

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