Ohio State

Interesting Engineering

Meta said the new partnership with Sage Geosystems will significantly expand the use of geothermal power in the US.

150 MW geothermal energy to power Meta’s data centers in first US project

Michigan State

Besides introducing a bevy of new risks to corporate America, the computers that power artificial intelligence eat up a lot of energy. So much so that the Wall Street Journal reports that AI is among the reasons that Michigan is spending $2 billion to reopen a nuclear power plant it closed just two years ago.

AI uses so much energy it's bringing a nuclear power plant back from the dead

New Mexico State

The Hill

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is considering making 31 million acres of public lands across the western U.S. available for potential solar energy development, according to a proposal published on Thursday. The Western Solar Plan, which would significantly revise existing 2012 guidelines, would seek to bring such projects to 11 states — bringing development…

Biden administration releases plan to expand US West solar development

Could solar energy be the key to unlocking a future free from fossil fuels and extreme poverty? Casey Handmer, founder and CEO of Terraform Industries, believes so. His company is pioneering technology that could revolutionize how we produce and consume energy, potentially solving climate change and global energy inequality in one fell swoop.

The solar revolution turning sunlight into synthetic fuel

Low hydro storage following months of dry weather has forced power generators in New Zealand to boost fossil fuel electricity output by 67% so far this year, according to data from energy think tank Ember. As hydro storage slumped this year, hydropower generation fell to the lowest level in about...

Low Hydro Storage Forces New Zealand to Boost Fossil Fuel Power Generation

Massachusetts State

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Houston, PA

After Hurricane Katrina, Houston’s initial warm embrace of 200,000 evacuees turned cold as racial tensions and media-driven fears about crime escalated. Jake Bittle reports for Grist. In short:. Houston’s mayor initially led a praised effort to resettle thousands of Katrina evacuees, but soon faced backlash due to racial prejudices...

Houston’s struggle to help Katrina evacuees reveals the limits of generosity

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

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

Fox Business

The energy needs met by fossil fuels will be prevalent "to 2060 and beyond," according to one billionaire businessman who believes Democrats are waking up to that "truth."

Billionaire oil CEO says Democrats are 'starting to recognize' the green energy push is 'all a fallacy'

North Carolina State

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Town Talks

Americans are some of the most overweight people in the world, not just stereotypically but statistically too. In fact, nearly 42% of U.S. adults are obese, and it’s costing us. Unfortunately, the extra pounds have inflated the costs of obesity-related medical treatment to approximately $190.2 billion a year and annual productivity losses due to work absenteeism to around $4.3 billion.

North Carolina City Has Been Named The Fattest City in the State

Maine State

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Sagadahoc County, ME

Lewiston, ME

The Maine Monitor

Editor’s note: This story contains references to suicide. When a bill to strengthen Maine’s yellow flag law went into effect earlier this month, Sagadahoc County Sheriff Joel Merry said he felt a sense of relief.

Law enforcement officers can now get a warrant to take someone into protective custody

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

Oregon State

Maximina Hernández Reyes transformed her passion for gardening into a successful farm business in Oregon, thanks to the support of local food networks that empower immigrant communities. Elizabeth Doerr reports for Civil Eats. In short:. Hernández Reyes emigrated from Oaxaca in 2001, initially struggled to find support, and later...

A gardener turns passion into a thriving farm with community support

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

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

Massachusetts and Connecticut have become the first states to prohibit PFAS chemicals in firefighters’ protective gear, with the new laws requiring PFAS-free gear by 2027 and 2028. Tom Perkins reports for The Guardian. In short:. The new laws will eliminate PFAS, chemicals linked to cancer and other diseases, from...

Massachusetts and Connecticut ban PFAS from firefighting gear

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Fossil fuel ties exposed in Ohio solar opposition group

Testimony has revealed that an anti-solar group in Ohio, claiming to be grassroots, is heavily funded by a prominent figure in the natural gas industry. Kathiann...

Fossil fuel ties exposed in Ohio solar opposition group

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