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Opposition to offshore wind development on the East Coast is growing following a blade failure at the Vineyard Wind development, one of the first offshore wind farms to come online in the United States. [emphasis, links added] New Jersey Rep. Jeff Van Drew and Pennsylvania Rep. Scott Perry held a hearing in Brigantine, N.J., a small town on the Jersey Shore will review the impact of offshore wind on the East Coast. The Atlantic Coast wind project prompted the hearing, which the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management approved in July. It will include 195 turbines and stand 850 feet above…
from CFACT David Wojik We now know offshore wind sonar surveys may have contributed to the whale's death. For details, please see my previous article. In short, a large proportion of authorized harassment may result in whales being killed. The question is how should the federal approval process for offshore wind surveys be restructured to incorporate new knowledge of whale deaths? One obvious possibility is to simply ban the practice. This works for me, but is probably too extreme to implement. If a certain number of whale deaths are deemed permissible, here is an overview of the death allocation process.…
Last updated: August 15, 2024 6:26 pm ISTThe Rajabai Clock Tower in Mumbai is a British-era building built in 1878 in memory of Premchand Roychand Jain's mother (file photo)The Rajabai Clock Tower in Mumbai was built in memory of Rajabai, the mother of wealthy broker Premchand Roychand Jain. It was once the tallest building in Mumbai.A striking landmark reminiscent of London's Big Ben, the Rajabhai Clock Tower in Mumbai has a fascinating backstory rooted in philanthropy and family devotion. This architectural marvel of the British era was completed in 1878 at a cost of Rs 5.50 lakh, which was a…
Last updated: August 15, 2024 5:48 pm (IST)A CBI team recorded the statements of the victim's family members on Thursday. (Photo/ANI)Police said at least 40 people pretended to be protesters and entered the hospital, throwing rocks and damaging property.A total of 10 people were arrested and three were detained after unidentified miscreants forced their way into the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital shortly after midnight on Thursday. Police said a group of at least 40 people pretended to be protesters and entered the hospital, throwing rocks at police and damaging property. The incident occurred during the “Take Back the…
Last updated: August 15, 2024 2:31 pm ISTLok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi (file photo)Gandhi attended the Independence Day event at the Red Fort and later attended the flag-hoisting ceremony at the AICC headquarters.Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Thursday greeted people on the 78th Independence Day and said “freedom is our greatest shield”.Extending his blessings to people on Independence Day, Gandhi said, “For us, freedom is not just a word – it is our greatest shield, rooted in the Constitution and democratic values.” The former Congress president said at In a post on , he said it’s…
A new all-electric and carbon-neutral housing development in New York state bans the use of fossil fuels to heat or water homes, cook food or dry clothes anywhere in the community. The Catskill Project is located in the Catskill Mountains about two hours' drive from New York City and does not have any natural gas or other fossil fuel connections. Instead, heating and appliances run on electricity. Power is provided by on-site solar panels or through a subscription community solar farm, and each home is built to Passive House standards, which reduces the energy needed for heating and cooling. The…
Sunny skies are expected to return to the Baltimore area following Wednesday's haze caused by wildfires in Canada. The National Weather Service predicts sunny skies with a high around 88 degrees, dropping to 68 degrees overnight. Temperatures are expected to be similar on Friday, with a 30% chance of rain overnight. [Get the latest weathercast from FOX45 News] The high temperature is expected to be around 86 degrees on Saturday, with a 50% chance of rain. Thundershowers will begin after 2 p.m., and the chance of rain will increase to 70% at night. Temperatures will reach the mid-80s on Sunday,…
This Sunday marks the tenth anniversary of our national radio program Climate Connect. The show was launched at a low point in mainstream media coverage of climate change, when only about 15% of Americans believed man-made global warming was an urgent threat, and was designed to get listeners talking about climate change and climate solutions . From the beginning, the goal was to use the 90-second vignettes to show that climate action is not just the province of scientists and distant technocrats leading negotiations at U.N. meetings. Instead, anyone—including people like you—can be part of the climate story. You can…
Last updated: August 15, 2024 at 4:40 pm ISTThe students began experiencing severe stomach pain and vomiting soon after eating jalebi. The incident took place at Nera Composite School in Kachhauna development soon after the day's celebrations concluded where snacks were distributed. Independence Day celebrations at Hardoi School took a disturbing turn when 14 children fell ill after eating jalebi, a sweet distributed to students at the end of the day's activities. The incident took place at Nera Composite School in Kachana Development Area, soon after the day's celebrations concluded where gifts were distributed. The students, aged 5 to 10,…
When the Prairie Island Indian Community in Minnesota installed a large solar farm, the entire tribe got a chance to learn about the technology. Robert Blake of Red Lake Country owns Solar Bear, a solar installation company. His company trained crews as part of the Prairie Island project. Blake: “The people who installed these panels were all locals, 763 panels installed in one day. … I mean, it's amazing! But it’s not just installers who know about solar. His company helps host a six-week solar energy course that is open to all community members. Young tribal members learned about renewable…