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Texas, which is now leading the charge in adopting solar energy, will get to store some of that sun power thanks to three massive grid battery installations announced by Intersect Power. According to a press release, the clean energy development company recently secured $837 million in financing to deploy one...

Company plans to build $800 million worth of battery installations to fix Texas's 'broken' grid — here's how

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Using three stainless steel vessel, researchers have stored 10 MWh of hydrogen on their campus to be used in winter months.

Rust to riches: Swiss iron reactors store hydrogen 10x cheaper, safer, longer

Corvallis, OR

Oregon State University researchers working on a way to make cleaner hydrogen have been busy beavers. As a result, they have developed a material that leverages sunlight to separate hydrogen from water, OSU reported. The science is happening on the molecular level — measured in tiny micromoles. But the team...

Game-changing material turns sunlight and water into clean fuel: 'Sustainable and efficient energy solutions'

The H2 pilot cavern (HPC) Krummhörn demonstration plant opened by Olaf Lies, Lower Saxony’s Minister for Economic Affairs, Transport, Construction and Digitalization, Michal Lewis, CEO of Uniper, Holger Kreetz, COO of Uniper and Doug Waters, Managing Director of Uniper Energy Storage, in the presence of numerous guests from politics and administration. During a tour of the plant, the guests were able to gain comprehensive insight into the project and Uniper’s strategy with regard to greener gases.

Uniper opens new storage facility for green H in Krummhörn

Insects are disappearing globally, and while data is difficult to parse, the loss threatens ecosystems and food production. Manuela Saragosa reports for the Financial Times. Insect populations are declining due to climate change, habitat loss, and pesticide use, raising concerns about pollination and food security. Despite the alarming trends, data...

The world may be losing its tiny pollinators

A French study found that the amount of microplastics in Coca-Cola and Schweppes bottles increases significantly with each time the bottle is opened. Oceane Duboust reports for Euronews. In short:. A French NGO found six types of plastic in Coca-Cola and Schweppes sodas, with microplastics rising as bottles are opened...

Repeatedly opening soda bottles releases more microplastics into the drink

Pennsylvania State

East Palestine, OH

A year and a half after a catastrophic Norfolk Southern train derailment and chemical fire in East Palestine, Ohio, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has announced plans to monitor private drinking water wells for Pennsylvania residents living within one mile of the accident site for the next decade. East...

Pennsylvania will monitor private drinking water wells near the East Palestine train derailment site for 10 years

Toyo Solar has plans to build 2-gigawatt photovoltaic solar module and 2 GW cell plant facilities in the U.S. with construction expected for Q4, according to a securities filing. The Japan-based company plans to raise $100 million for the projects and benefit from the Inflation Reduction Tax benefits, according to...

Toyo Solar to build US solar factory

A new technology developed with funding from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences successfully removes PFAS from water, helping reduce peoples’ exposure to the toxic chemicals. In short:. This technology binds to PFAS compounds using molecules derived from corn starch, allowing for a faster and more efficient way...

NIH funding produces promising new solution for PFAS cleanup

In three states, consumers can now legally fix their own gadgets, but tech giants have been slow to comply with these new right-to-repair laws. Maddie Stone reports for Grist. Right-to-repair laws in New York, Minnesota, and California require tech companies to provide access to repair manuals and parts, but many are lagging in compliance.

New right-to-repair laws put Big Tech under scrutiny

Maine State

Weirton, WV

The West Virginia Daily News


Charleston, WV (WVDN) – Senators Joe Manchin III (I-WV), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, and Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, announced over $100 million in federal funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to develop a state-of-the-art multi-day energy storage project in […]
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Manchin, Capito Announce Over $100 Million to Develop Energy Storage Facility Using West Virginia-Made Batteries

California State

California regulators propose major insurance reforms to address soaring costs and dwindling options for homeowners in wildfire-prone areas. Sharon Udasin reports for The Hill. In short:. California is considering updates to Proposition 103, which currently limits insurance rate changes, to require firms to cover high-risk areas based on market share.

California plans significant changes to insurance rules as wildfires increase risk

"What has already been achieved was scoffed at as impossible by skeptics, who now complain that the transition isn't really complete yet." California has reached an enviable energy milestone, according to Electrek. For 100 days, the state had at least some minutes where its entire power grid was fueled by renewable energy.

State achieves remarkable milestone with 100 days of 100% of electricity demands met by clean energy: 'This was declared impossible'

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As the stars line up today, the heavens send out a boost towards desires. For three blessed zodiac signs, there is an edge to the energy. Gemini, Libra, and Capricorn, you will feel a little more successful in your efforts than the rest of us. You are in for a day of realizing dreams and more obtainable desires. Whether it is through hard work, creativity, or achieving some balance, you are set to experience the delight of seeing your aspirations take flight toward realization.

3 Zodiac Signs Whose Dreams Come True | August 29, 2024

Alaska State

Thawing permafrost in Alaska's Yukon River is releasing alarming amounts of mercury, posing a significant threat to local Indigenous communities. Anita Hofschneider reports for Grist. In short:. A new study reveals that melted permafrost is releasing more mercury than previously estimated, with serious implications for human health. The mercury release...

Melting Alaskan permafrost releases dangerous mercury levels

Puerto Rico's tax incentives continue to support medical sterilization companies that emit dangerous chemicals, exposing nearby communities to elevated cancer risks. Joaquín A. Rosado Lebrón, Lylla Younes, & Naveena Sadasivam report for Grist. In short:. Puerto Rico hosts many medical sterilization plants that use ethylene oxide, a carcinogenic...

Puerto Rico keeps giving tax breaks to chemical polluters despite cancer risks

Climate change is making U.S. homes riskier investments, as rising insurance costs signal a looming housing bubble that could devastate the economy. Zoë Schlanger reports for The Atlantic. In short:. Home insurance premiums are climbing nationwide due to increasing climate risks like wildfires and floods. Experts warn that home...

Climate risks may trigger the next housing crisis

Brazil’s Pantanal wetlands are being ravaged by record wildfires, endangering countless animals, including vulnerable species like jaguars and giant anteaters. Ana Ionova reports for The New York Times. In short:. The Pantanal, the world's largest tropical wetland, is burning due to severe droughts and climate change. The fires have...

Wildfires devastate Brazil’s Pantanal, threatening rare species

3D view of the planned plant in Altbach/Deizisau, Germany, copyright: EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG. Customized concept reduces interfaces and secures energy supply. With the construction of a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant in Altbach/Deizisau in Germany, EnBW is paving the way for the future use of low-CO2 or green hydrogen in the 2030s. As a first step, the site’s electricity and heat production will be switched from coal to gas starting in 2026. The top priority is the uninterrupted supply to households and industry. To ensure this, it was crucial to find competent and reliable partners.

Mammoet starts work on the construction of a new combined cycle gas turbine power plant for the future use of hydrogen

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New fracking-inspired technology could revolutionize renewable energy storage

Three Houston startups are using a novel approach similar to fracking to create underground storage for renewable energy, potentially reducing reliance on lithium batteries. Dylan Baddour...

New fracking-inspired technology could revolutionize renewable energy storage

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