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Biden’s Green Vision vs. Trump’s Traditional Energy Policies
In the ever-evolving landscape of U.S. climate policy, the 2024 presidential race highlights a significant divergence between candidates on the future of climate change and…
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Silver Sequestered Beneath the Sea: Climate Change's New Impact
Recent research has unveiled a surprising consequence of climate change: silver, a metal traditionally associated with jewelry and electronics, is now being buried beneath the…
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DOE Boosts Community-Led Geothermal Projects
In December 2024, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced funding to support community-led geothermal projects, aiming to enhance local energy resilience and promote equitable…
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FERC Complaint Targets Duke, PJM Transmission Planning
A coalition of large energy consumers and ratepayer advocates has filed a complaint with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), urging the agency to prohibit…
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U.S. Treasury Finalizes Clean Energy Tax Credit Rules
In a significant move for the U.S. clean energy sector, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final set of rules for the…
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Climate Change Concerns Among Canadian Farmers
Climate change is profoundly affecting Canadian agriculture, with farmers across the country expressing diverse concerns based on regional experiences and political perspectives. A recent poll…
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New Jersey Halts Plans for Fourth Offshore Wind Farm Award
In a recent decision, New Jersey's Board of Public Utilities (BPU) opted to close its fourth round of offshore wind solicitations without awarding any bids,…
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Reducing Alaska’s Prison Population as a Climate Strategy
In Alaska, a novel approach to climate strategy is gaining traction: reducing the prison population. Advocates argue that addressing the high incarceration rates can play…
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The Mentoring Gap: How the Loss of Informal Knowledge Is Affecting Safety
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The Near-Miss Problem: Why Utilities Collect Data but Crews Do Not Trust It
The Promise of Learning Before Someone Gets Hurt
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Intelligent Underground Distribution
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S.E., Inc. has been providing the very best in Transmission Powerline Construction for over (40) years throughout the Western United States. Brothers Mark, Steve, David,…
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