Rebuilding in LA After Fires: Pros and Cons Explained
David Brancaccio, a seasoned journalist in public radio and television, found himself at the center of a devastating disaster when Los Angeles was hit by fires in January. Having recently purchased a home in...
Maryland’s Chief Resilience Officer on Climate Threats: Year One Reflections
Maryland's Chief Resilience Officer on Climate Threats: Year One ReflectionsIn November 2023, Michael Hinson took the helm as Maryland's very first chief resilience officer, bringing with him over a decade of experience in disaster...
Dominion Approved for LNG Storage Facility in Virginia
Dominion Energy, Virginia's largest utility company, has recently received approval from state regulators to construct a liquified natural gas (LNG) storage facility for two of its gas-fired power stations in the Southside region of...
Legal Challenge Against EPA for Road with Radioactive Waste in Florida
Legal Challenge Against EPA for Road with Radioactive Waste in FloridaIn 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,...
Illinois Leads in Community Power Scorecard with Most States Receiving ‘D’ or ‘F’ Grade
Illinois Shines in Community Power Scorecard While Most States Lag BehindAs communities across the United States strive to improve their community power initiatives, a recent study by the Institute of Local Self-Reliance (ILSR) reveals...
Birds Vulnerable to Climate Change Due to Longevity, Study Reveals
Birds at Risk: How Climate Change Impacts Lifespan and Survival StrategiesIn 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 DialoguesSolar 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...