In his State of the State address Tuesday morning, California Gov. Jerry Brown delivered an impassioned defense of climate action while decrying what he described as the Trump administration’s attacks on science and basic facts. While Brown has previously made waves with comments about his state’s commitment to the issue of climate change, Tuesday’s speech may be among his most defiant yet.
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Theresa May Seeks Clean Energy to Buoy Vision of Global Britain
U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May plans to try to turn the nation’s early adoption of clean energy into a global business after Brexit, according to a new industrial-strategy paper. A goal of the new government is to “capitalize on strengths to win a substantial share of global markets,” according to the document published Monday, which listed listing clean energy manufacturing and services as a key area of focus.
India headed for a green energy revolution: Harvard scientist
Kolkata, Jan 22 – Harvard chemist and energy innovator Daniel G. Nocera is a man on a renewable mission. The inventor of the artificial leaf and co-creator of its bionic version plans to launch a pilot of the advanced technology in India with the assertion that a renewable energy revolution will take place in the country.
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Analysis of the Global Omega-3 EPA + DHA Ingredients Market: Growing End-application Demand Induced by Rising Health Awareness – Research and Markets )–Research and Markets has announced the addition of the “Analysis of the Global Omega-3 EPA + DHA Ingredients Market” report to their offering.
Ignoring Trump’s Skepticism, Davos Elite Bets on Climate Change
Donald Trump has often ridiculed global warming and promised to withdraw the U.S. from the global accord signed in Paris in 2015. Yet despite the change of political weather in Washington, the captains of business and finance gathered in Davos this week will spend a lot of time talking about climate change — and how to make money from it.
Obama’s legacy in science, technology and innovation
As the old aphorism says , it’s difficult to make predictions, especially about the future. Assessing the legacy of Barack Obama will be easier in a few decades when we can see the long-term consequences of his presidential decisions and initiatives.
Astronauts upgrade station power system in six-hour spacewalk
U.S. astronaut Shane Kimbrough left the station’s airlock at about 6:30 a.m. EST to begin his second spacewalk this month. He was joined minutes later by French crew mate Thomas Pesquet, a rookie astronaut making his first spacewalk.
Spacewalking astronauts upgrade orbiting lab’s power grid
The International Space Station’s solar power grid got three more top-of-the-line batteries on Friday during the second spacewalk in a week. This photo made by French astronaut Thomas Pesquet of the European Space Agency shows him in a selfie photograph with the Earth reflected in his visor, during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
This startup’s wind generator flaps its wings like a hummingbird
Small wind power seems like a great idea for a home or business until you learn the facts about how much more efficient, both cost- and energy-wise, large conventional wind turbines are. For certain situations, notably off-grid and rural locations with adequate wind speeds, small wind generators on tall masts can be a good option, but for the rest of us, mounting a tiny wind machine on our roof or in the backyard and expecting it to produce meaningful amounts of electricity just isn’t realistic.
Spacewalking astronauts upgrade orbiting lab’s power grid
The International Space Station’s solar power grid got three more top-of-the-line batteries Friday during the second spacewalk in a week. Commander Shane Kimbrough and French crew member Thomas Pesquet plugged in three new lithium-ion batteries, adding to the three hooked up last week.
Spacewalking astronauts upgrade orbiting lab’s power grid
This still image taken from video provided by NASA shows U.S. astronaut Shane Kimbrough, left and French astronaut Thomas Pesquet during a space walk outside the International Space Station, Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
Top 10 gadgets at CES 2017
There was no shortage of gadgets at CES 2017. What qualifies as a “gadget” could be debated, but no doubt the following products are new and interesting.
NASA Study Finds a Connection Between Wildfires and Drought
The Suomi NPP satellite detected these fires in Africa on January 30, 2016. Ichoku hypothesizes that such fires play a significant role in altering rainfall patterns.
Greenpeace calls out AWS on renewable energy targets
A new report from Greepeace has cast doubt over Amazon Web Services goal to become solely reliant upon renewable power. The cloud giant has set goals of being powered by 50% renewable energy by the end of this year, but Greenpeace says that an increase in data centre construction in Virginia will play a role in making goals like that, and the 100% goal, elusive.
Tillerson’s Entirely Reasonable Pay Deal With Exxon: Justin Fox
Exxon Mobil Corp. is planning to put about $175 million in cash into a trust for Rex Tillerson, who stepped down as the company’s chief executive officer on Jan. 1 in order to pursue a new career opportunity at the U.S. State Department. This giant payout is likely to be an issue at his Senate confirmation hearing this week.
More than 22K without power in Gilroy, Morgan Hill areas
Inclement weather knocked out power to more than 22,000 customers in the Gilroy and Morgan Hill areas Tuesday night, according to Pacific Gas & Electric Co. The outage was reported around 9 p.m., said JD Guidi, a spokesman for the utility.
Protestors Continue Calls for Pilgrim Reactor to Shutdown
About 30 protesters gathered in the bitter cold outside the Pilgrim Nuclear Power Station Monday, January 9. With hand-made signs and shouted slogans, they welcomed a team of special investigators from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The NRC workers are on hand for their third and final week of intensive inspections at the troubled plant.
German Utilities Face Tough Year as Power Rally Set to Stall
German utilities from RWE AG to EON SE may struggle to convince investors they can adapt to the renewable energy revolution even after the industry’s unprecedented shakeup in 2016. Headwinds range from a power price rally that’s forecast to fade this year to a multi billion-euro nuclear clean-up bill.
As Sun Sets on Canada Energy, Grafton Eyes Renewables
Grafton Asset Management Inc., a firm that has brought foreign investment into Canada’s oil and gas industry, is looking to add alternative energy to its portfolio for the first time as it positions itself for the decline of fossil fuels. “I’m worried about the future of the industry in general,” Geeta Sankappanavar, president and chief operating officer of the Calgary-based investment firm, said in a phone interview on Tuesday.
All U.S. ambassadors directed to quit by Jan. 20
Ambassadors in some of the most desirable foreign capitals such as London and Paris have been told they must end their service immediately on Jan. 20, with “no exceptions,” State Department officials confirmed Thursday. The unusually stern and specific directive to “political” ambassadors – often presidential donors and friends – came at the behest of the incoming Trump administration, two officials said.
Investment Analysts’ Downgrades for January, 4th (AGU, AVY, AWR,…
According to Zacks, “Agrium has underperformed the Zacks categorized Fertilizers industry over the past six months, reflecting its lower-than-expected earnings performance in the last quarter and the pricing headwinds faced by the company. Agrium is still reeling under the effects of the depressed prices of crop nutrients.
2016 to break heat record
Two days before the presidential inauguration, scientists are expected to announce that 2016 was the hottest year on Earth since record-keeping began in 1880 - news that will test national, state and economic leadership on climate change. Even as Washington, D.C., and California bundle up against winter chill, records will show that extreme heat blanketed large areas of every continent this year, pushing up average temperatures for the third year in a row.
January at the Columbia Memorial Space Center
Saturday, Jan. 7, 11 a.m., Young Explorers Program – Comets, Meteors, and Asteroids: Have you ever wondered what physically separates the terrestrial planets and the gas giants? Where do comets come from? The space center has all the answers. Join them to learn the difference between comets and their cousins, meteors and asteroids.
Iran Qualifies CNPC to Total for Bidding on Oil and Gas Projects
Iran qualified 29 international oil companies to bid in upcoming tenders for crude and natural gas development projects as the Persian Gulf state seeks investment in energy. China National Petroleum Corp., Royal Dutch Shell Plc and Total SA are among the companies that will be invited to bid in tenders, according to a list published Monday on the website of state producer National Iranian Oil Co.
2016 to break heat record; temps challenging climate change skeptics
Two days before the presidential inauguration, scientists are expected to announce that 2016 was the hottest year on Earth since record-keeping began in 1880 - news that will test national, state and economic leadership on climate change. Even as Washington, D.C., and California bundle up against winter chill, records will show that extreme heat blanketed large areas of every continent this year, pushing up average temperatures for the third year in a row.
For Cheapest Power on Earth, Look Skyward as Coal Falls to Solar
Solar power is now cheaper than coal in some parts of the world. In less than a decade, it’s likely to be the lowest-cost option almost everywhere.
Fake Elon Musk on His Favorite Restaurants (Red Lobster!), His Intelligence, and Bringing Mars To Us
He isn’t pioneering rocketry, solar energy, battery storage, or EVs. He doesn’t want to save humanity by seeding the galaxy with our species.
Climate change: Hottest year triggers call for action
Two days before the presidential inauguration, scientists are expected to announce that 2016 was the hottest year on earth since record-keeping began in 1880 - news that will test national, state and economic leadership on climate change. Even as Washington D.C. and California bundle up against winter chill, records will show that extreme heat blanketed large areas of every continent this year, pushing up average temperatures for the third year in a row.
Tillerson Climate-Change Testimony Set Before Trump Sworn In
Lawyers for teenagers claiming the U.S. government failed to protect the environment from global warming plan to question under oath President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state on his knowledge of climate change. Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson’s testimony, set for the day before the Jan. 20 inauguration, is being sought by lawyers representing 21 children and teenagers seeking to prove that oil and gas industry groups “have known about the dangers of climate change since the 1960s and have successfully worked to prevent the government” from taking action.
Tillerson Climate-Change Testimony Set Before Trump Sworn In
Lawyers for teenagers claiming the U.S. government failed to protect the environment from global warming plan to question under oath President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for secretary of state on his knowledge of climate change. Exxon Mobil Corp. Chief Executive Officer Rex Tillerson’s testimony, set for the day before the Jan. 20 inauguration, is being sought by lawyers representing 21 children and teenagers seeking to prove that oil and gas industry groups “have known about the dangers of climate change since the 1960s and have successfully worked to prevent the government” from taking action.
Climate Change: The Frightening Rise of Dangerous Manmade Global Voguing
A change in temperature is a change in climate. We worry about man-made climate change if a temperature change will last decades or centuries and if the change will disfigure the environment.
Stanford scientists see big potential for tiny wires
Assembled with the help of diamondoids, the microscopic nanowires can be seen with the naked eye because the strong mutual attraction between their diamondoid shells makes them clump together, in this case by the millions. At top right, an image made with a scanning electron microscope shows nanowire clusters magnified 10,000 times.
Ohio Governor Vetoes Bill to Extend Freeze on Renewable Energy
Ohio Governor John Kasich rejected a bill to extend a freeze on a law that requires utilities in the state to buy more electricity from renewable sources including wind and solar power.
Chinese Hackers Charged With Trading on Stolen Law Firm Data
Three Chinese hackers made more than $4 million in illicit profits after breaking into the servers of top deals law firms in New York, the U.S. said in announcing charges and the arrest of one of the men. The three targeted at least seven major international law firms that had been retained by companies to advise on deals and successfully got into the e-mail accounts of senior lawyers at two of the firms, according to the indictment unsealed Tuesday.
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Le chiffre d’affair… IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Goldberg Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Rent-A-Center, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm )–Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Rent-A-Center, Inc. –Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with large financial interests tha… )–Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC , announces that KSF has commenced an … TARO 72 HOUR DEADLINE ALERT: Approximately 72 Hours Remain; Former Louisiana Attorney General and Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Remind Investors of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit against Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. TARO )–Deutsche Asset … (more)
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Le chiffre d’affair… IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Goldberg Law PC Announces Securities Class Action Lawsuit against Rent-A-Center, Inc. and Encourages Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm )–Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Rent-A-Center, Inc. –Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC and KSF partner, the former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors with large financial interests tha… )–Former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq., a partner at the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC , announces that KSF has commenced an … TARO 72 HOUR DEADLINE ALERT: Approximately 72 Hours Remain; Former Louisiana Attorney General and Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Remind Investors of Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit against Taro Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. TARO )–Deutsche Asset … (more)
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The investme… IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Goldberg Law PC Announces an Investigation of Resource Capital Corp. and Advises Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm )–Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating Resource Capital Corp. concerni… )–Willamette Valley Bank announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on January 17th. )–Nutanix , a leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced ongoing success of service providers globally with its Enterprise Cloud Platform.
Electricity-from-water scientist seeks commercialisation of invention
New Delhi, Dec 20 : A top scientist at National Physics Laboratory here has said that industry should come forward to commercialise the concept of the hydroelectric cell as it has the potential to be a very cheap source of electricity. [NK Technology] The inventor of the cell that produces electricity from water, R.K. Kotnala, the Chief Scientist at NPL, urged industry leaders to come forward and help improve the workability of the cell, which, he said, can be a great source of green energy.
Electricity-from-water scientist seeks commercialisation of invention
New Delhi, Dec 20 : A top scientist at National Physics Laboratory here has said that industry should come forward to commercialise the concept of the hydroelectric cell as it has the potential to be a very cheap source of electricity. [NK Technology] The inventor of the cell that produces electricity from water, R.K. Kotnala, the Chief Scientist at NPL, urged industry leaders to come forward and help improve the workability of the cell, which, he said, can be a great source of green energy.
Trump Team’s Asking for Ways to Keep Nuclear Power Alive
President-elect Donald Trump’s advisers are looking at ways in which the U.S. government could help nuclear power generators being forced out of the electricity market by cheaper natural gas and renewable resources. In a document obtained by Bloomberg, Trump’s transition team asked the Energy Department how it can help keep nuclear reactors “operating as part of the nation’s infrastructure” and what it could do to prevent the shutdown of plants.