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Airports Could Bolster Grid Security & Adaptability — NREL
As Aviation Continues To See Greater Demand, NASA and NREL Show How Regional Airports Can Become Energy Nodes Between fleets of rental vehicles and ground support equipment, electricity demand at U.S. airports might quintuple in the next 20 years. Smaller regional and general aviation airports, which often have simple rural … [continued]
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YMCA seniors program nets $25K in provincial grant money
A YMCA social and fitness workshop program for seniors received $25,000 in funding from the provincial government. The YMCA of Owen Sound Grey Bruce announced this week that its Thrive Together: Social & Fitness Workshops for Older Adults program received funding through the Government of Ontario’s Seniors Community Grant. The Thrive Together program promotes healthy […]
New tick species found in Michigan: what to know
Asian longhorned ticks were recently found in Michigan for the first time. A team of students and researchers at Calvin University discovered the species in a routine environmental surveillance check in Berrien County.
Biochar & Rock Dust: Unlocking The Future Of Climate-Smart Agriculture
As the world seeks urgent solutions to decarbonize food systems, two nature-based technologies are gaining traction for their ability to tackle multiple challenges at once: Biochar Carbon Removal (BCR) and Enhanced Rock Weathering (ERW). Together, these approaches not only sequester carbon at scale, but when used in the correct contexts … [continued]
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Florida Approves Bill Banning Oil & Gas Operations Near Apalachicola
A plan to drill for oil and gas near Apalachicola, Florida, sparked a drive by local residents and businesses to protect the area.
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