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Bruce Power expansion gets $50M in federal funding

In a significant move toward bolstering Canada's clean energy capabilities and addressing the increasing demand for electricity, the federal government has announced a $50 million…
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PEI Introduces Climate Resources for K-12 Students

In a bold step to prepare the next generation for the climate challenges ahead, Prince Edward Island (PEI) has introduced a series of new educational…
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Climate Change and Coffee: A Brewing Concern

As the world grapples with the urgent need to address climate change, even seemingly unrelated topics—like your morning cup of coffee—are starting to raise important…
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Starmer Faces Key Test on Carbon Budget Decisions

In December 2024, Prime Minister Keir Starmer is poised to confront a pivotal challenge in his climate leadership as the UK's independent Climate Change Committee…
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States Challenge Trump Administration's Halt on Wind Energy Approvals

In a significant legal move, 17 Democratic-led states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to block its…
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NOAA Grants Boost Citizen Science for Marine Conservation

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Fisheries has announced a new round of grants aimed at enhancing marine conservation efforts through citizen science. This…
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Hydro-Québec planning to reduce number of power outages in 2024

Montreal, Quebec - The city of Montreal slowly heals and regains power after the recent ice storm wreaked havoc on its infrastructure. While significant progress…
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Climate Change Threatens Canadian Wildlife and Winter Habitats

As climate change accelerates, its effects on wildlife across the globe are becoming increasingly evident. In Canada, one of the countries most affected by warming…
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The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety

The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety

For much of the trade’s history, the most important safety lessons in line work were…
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Grounding Assumptions: Where Line Crews Still Get Hurt Despite “Doing It Right”

Grounding Assumptions: Where Line Crews Still Get Hurt Despite “Doing It Right”

Why Grounding Remains a Source of Serious Injury Grounding is one of the most emphasized…
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The Near-Miss Problem: Why Utilities Collect Data but Crews Do Not Trust It

The Near-Miss Problem: Why Utilities Collect Data but Crews Do Not Trust It

The Promise of Learning Before Someone Gets Hurt Near-miss reporting is widely promoted as a…
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Human Factors on the Line: Fatigue, Complacency, and Decision Making at Height

How Real Incidents Actually Take Shape Most serious line incidents do not begin with a…
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The Hidden Risk Shift: Why Line Work Is Getting More Dangerous Even as Equipment Improves

The Hidden Risk Shift: Why Line Work Is Getting More Dangerous Even as Equipment Improves

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 AI at the Substation Edge: Digital Twins and Predictive Maintenance for Transformers and Switchgear

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FERC Approves Interconnection for Talen Energy, Amazon Data Center

In a significant move that underscores the growing demand for reliable and sustainable energy to power the expanding digital infrastructure, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission…
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Testing Conditions and Guidelines for Personal Fall Protection Systems

1. PERSONAL FALL ARREST SYSTEMS (A) GENERAL TEST CONDITIONS Lifelines, lanyards, and deceleration devices should be attached to an anchorage and connected to the body-belt…
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Ugh, Why So Much HSE Paper?

With the advent of our modern health, safety and environmental systems (HSE), the requirement to produce more documents is relentless. No one feels this pressure…
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KEEPING PACE WITH SAFETY

Lineman Safety Standards are designed to create a safer work environment for linemen and communication workers. It is an ongoing mission for those of us…
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The Guide to IEEE Utility Safety Standards

A comprehensive review of IEEE guidelines and documents BY JIM TOMASESKI, IEEE, NESC Main Committee, PAR Electric Every day, utility workers are risking their lives…
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