Tag: Southern CAlifornia
Unlocking Hidden Capacity in the Grid With Advanced Conductors
Electricity demand is rising as transport, heating, and industry electrify, with additional growth coming from data centers and expanding industrial loads. The transmission network that moves electricity was built over many decades, but expanding it has become increasingly difficult. Building new transmission lines often takes ten to fifteen years once … [continued]
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When 70% Of Stations Go Dark: The Fragility Of California’s Hydrogen System
The recent pressurized hydrogen tanker truck explosion in Colton, California, is first and foremost a human tragedy. One worker lost his life and another was seriously injured. Their families, friends, and co workers are living with the consequences, and that matters more than any infrastructure debate. Hydrogen systems operate at … [continued]
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Hegseth’s Blacklists Target Academia & Cleantech, Not National Security Threats
Last week, I started writing about blacklists from the US Military that were posted and retracted multiple times or leaked. As they did not stay official, it was a bit of a stop-start, and I was reluctant to finish the article. Like terrorism, these lists are likely intended to create … [continued]
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Advocates Call on California Attorney General, LA District Attorney to Investigate AI Astroturf Campaign
LOS ANGELES — Environmental and public health advocates are calling on California Attorney General Rob Bonta and Los Angeles District Attorney Nathan Hochman to investigate an AI-powered campaign that allegedly submitted public comments attributed to residents without their consent to oppose Southern California clean air standards. The extent of the AI … [continued]
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