Environment News
Legal Challenge Against EPA for Road with Radioactive Waste in Florida
Legal Challenge Against EPA for Road with Radioactive Waste in Florida In a recent turn of events, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is facing a legal challenge for its approval of a contentious plan...
N.C. Plastic Waste to Diesel Plant: Environmental Impact Analysis
In Fayetteville, North Carolina, a company with a tumultuous financial past is pivoting to a new venture that could transform plastic waste into ultra-low sulfur diesel fuel. The firm, Waste Energy Corp., had previously...
Hydrogen’s Boom and Bust: The KJ Show #121
Dr. Katherine Johnson, the President of Johnson Consulting Group, has been a prominent figure in the energy industry for over three decades. With a focus on investor-owned, rural electric cooperatives, and municipal energy utilities,...
Birds Vulnerable to Climate Change Due to Longevity, Study Reveals
Birds at Risk: How Climate Change Impacts Lifespan and Survival Strategies In the ever-changing landscape of our planet, birds have developed unique strategies to adapt to their environments and ensure their survival. From living fast...
Innovative Conversations at Stanford: Uncommon Dialogues
Innovative Conversations at Stanford: Uncommon Dialogues Solar siting, the future of hydroelectric dams, and grid transmission buildout are three critical areas shaping the future of the U.S. electric grid. These topics have sparked intense debates...
UN COP16: Countries Support $200-Billion Biodiversity Conservation Plan
The COP16 UN Biodiversity Conference recently concluded in Rome, with countries pledging $200 billion annually by 2030 to safeguard the planet’s biodiversity. While this agreement marks a significant step forward, critics argue that more...
Attempted Mass Firing of NOAA Workers Threatens Public Safety
Supervisors at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began carrying out orders to terminate probationary workers, including forecasters from the National Weather Service, raising concerns about public safety and the agency's ability to...
Conservation Funding Favors Large Vertebrates Over Lesser-Known Species
Conservation Funding: A Closer Look at the Disparities in Support for Endangered Species When we think of conservation efforts, our minds may conjure images of majestic elephants, powerful rhinoceroses, or colorful parrots. These larger, dynamic...
Financial Risks Could Keep Argentina in Paris Agreement
Argentina's Potential Exit from the Paris Climate Agreement: A Risky Proposition Amidst global discussions around climate change and environmental protection, Argentina finds itself at a crossroads. President Javier Milei's contemplation of withdrawing from the Paris...
Hydrogen Research at Manchester University
The global energy transition is a pressing issue that requires innovative solutions and strategic policies to decarbonize industrial emitters. Manchester University has been at the forefront of hydrogen research, exploring the potential of green...
