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What’s The Connection Between Soils & Climate Change?
Five years ago the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) warned that human pressures on the systems of land, soils, and fresh water were intensifying, just when they were being pushed to their productive limits. The majority of pressures were derived from agriculture, including the increase in … [continued]
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New Toolkit Helps Communities Push Back Against Big Tech As Data Center Proposals Surge In Wisconsin
MADISON, Wisconsin – A new toolkit is available to help Wisconsinites take action to protect their communities as Big Tech companies continue to look to build energy-hungry hyperscale data centers in the state. “Hyperscale Data Centers in Wisconsin: Big Tech Unchecked” provides information for people to learn more about data centers, data … [continued]
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New Large-Scale Iron-Sodium Energy Storage System Passes The Test
Fans of new sodium battery technology suffered a big disappointment earlier this year when the once-promising US energy storage startup Natron shuttered its doors. However, other US innovators have picked up the slack. That includes California-based Inlyte Energy, which has just completed a successful test of its full scale “salt … [continued]
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How to check if your Michigan water system is replacing lead pipes
By Nina Misuraca Ignaczak, Planet Detroit
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Lead exposure remains a serious health risk in Michigan, but many residents don’t know whether their water system complies with state rules or whether their service line contains lead.
Fearing slump, London builders ask Ottawa for tax rebate on all new homes
Jobs at risk amid sluggish demand for new homes