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Plans to clear-cut in a U.P. forest raise fears for endangered species
The project in the Ottawa National Forest in the western Upper Peninsula would involve logging, gravel mine expansion and forest restoration efforts.
For the Fun of the Surf
In northwest Indiana, there’s a 20-mile stretch of Lake Michigan that’s dominated by industry. It’s some of the dirtiest water in the lake, but it’s also home to some of the biggest waves anywhere on the Great Lakes. Despite the pollution, there’s a dedicated group of surfers who keep flocking to this area. And one day, after a really big chemical spill from one of the factories, the surfers decide to do something about it.
New Berkshire Hathaway CEO Ignores Financial Risks of Fossil Fuels in First Letter to Shareholders
OMAHA, Nebraska — In his first letter to shareholders as Berkshire Hathaway CEO, Greg Abel acknowledged that rising electricity demand and more frequent wildfires will impact the delivery of affordable and reliable energy to customers. He also noted that “the CEO is responsible for serving as Chief Risk Officer — there is … [continued]
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The Falling Cost Gap Between EU & Chinese Batteries
New analysis shows why made-in-EU requirements are a sovereignty premium worth paying. As the European Union is debating whether to set “Made-in-EU” criteria for public funding in the Industrial Accelerator Act, new analysis shows how scale will reduce the current cost advantage of Asian battery makers. Only with Made-in-EU criteria … [continued]
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The New War of the Currents
Why standardising bidirectional charging is key to enabling vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and driving Europe’s next energy revolution. More than a century ago a fierce technological and marketing battle raged between Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla to establish the standard for electrical power distribution. One favoured Direct Current (DC), the other Alternating … [continued]
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