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...
Avoid Extreme Heat: Stay Youthful and Healthy
Two men in their 60s living hundreds of miles apart, one in Arizona and the other in Washington state, have sparked an intriguing question. Despite sharing similar lifestyles and habits, the man in the...
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 SpeciesWhen we think of conservation efforts, our minds may conjure images of majestic elephants, powerful rhinoceroses, or colorful parrots. These larger, dynamic...
Farmers Sue USDA for Deleting Climate Data
Farmers Allege USDA Deleted Vital Climate Data
In a recent turn of events, farmers across the United States have taken legal action against the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for allegedly removing crucial web pages...
