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Iran's April 13 attack on Israel was a watershed moment in the countries' history. The attack involved the first-ever direct strikes launched from Iranian territory onto Israeli soil, with an unprecedented number of ballistic missiles…

It’s called geothermal energy, and it’s an exciting prospect for the country. Geothermal has none of the intermittency issues of wind and solar – in other words, it provides stable energy day and night – and doesn’t take up any surface…

Cooperation between both sides - Alaska and the Chukotka region - was started in the 1980 by researchers trying to understand marine mammal migration patterns. What makes this special is the early collaboration between research and…

After weeks of rigorous training, 10 lineworkers are ready to join Austin Energy field crews in keeping the power flowing to the Austin area. Climbing School graduation is the culmination of a three-week training for Austin Energy’s new…

View CSAF 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY CVSS v4 8.9 ATTENTION: Exploitable remotely Vendor: Hitachi Energy Equipment: MACH SCM Vulnerabilities: Improper Control of Generation of Code, Improper Neutralization of Directives in Dynamically…

Montreux, 25 April 2024: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has announced the five exceptional women who have received the prestigious Leading Women Awards (LWA) for 2024. The awards ceremony took place during…

To achieve net-zero emissions goals, the world needs an estimated two to three times the amount of electricity generation in 2050 that we have today. So says Conleigh Byers, Environmental Fellow at the Harvard University Center for the…

Hello! Earlier this year, in collaboration with our partners at the Yale Program on Climate Change Communication and the Meliore Foundation, we released the broadest study ever done on climate messaging, asking 60,000 people across 20…

Mexican citizens will go to the polls on 2 June 2024 to elect a new president, a new legislature and thousands of other local government officials. Three candidates – two of whom are women – are contending to…

Geneva, Switzerland 29 April 2024 – Spencer Stuart, a leading global executive search and leadership advisory firm, has joined over 200 forward-thinking companies as the newest member of the World Business Council for Sustainable…

Why this Guide matters Climate adaptation and resilience are crucial for businesses, as the risks posed by climate change are increasing, including disruptions in supply chains and infrastructure failures, workforce displacement,…

Geneva, 30 April 2024: The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the ERM Sustainability Institute have released a new report, "Catching the Wave: Seizing the Opportunities of Sustainability Transformation," …

Why is policy engagement essential for businesses to achieve their sustainability goals? How should ambitious businesses work most effectively with governments? How can public-private cooperation more rapidly unlock investment and scale…

“Through our initiative, we're not just conceptualizing ideas; we're implementing real-world solutions on the ground” In this interview, Rodrigo Castro, Brazil Country Director at Solidaridad Network, delves into the complexities and…

Last week, the internet dodged a major nation-state attack that would have had catastrophic cybersecurity repercussions worldwide. It’s a catastrophe that didn’t happen, so it won’t get much attention—but it should. There’s an important…

Improving Energy Affordability through Economic Dispatch When utilities prioritize running more expensive power plants before cheaper ones, customers pick up the tab. Economic dispatch can change that.…

The paper argues for putting aside the old rentier state paradigm that has long dominated Gulf literature, considering the emergence of both the Gulf Moment and the United Arab Emirates Momentum (henceforth UAE Momentum).…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Connecting cheap, clean energy from renewables comes with a hidden cost and challenge: building 5,000…

EPA announces eight selections under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund’s National Clean Investment Fund and Clean Communities Investment Accelerator through President Biden’s Investing in…

For Low-Income Communities, America’s Largest-Ever Clean Energy Investment Takes Shape The EPA has announced $20 billion of Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund awards. Here’s what you need to know about the program — and what…

Washington, D.C. — Today, the Biden-Harris administration announced awards for the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, which will direct $20 billion from the Inflation Reduction Act to community development entities to finance projects…

Q: Let’s talk science: Are the commitments made by businesses sufficient to stay on track for net zero? What else is needed?Linden Edgell: The carbon tracker for the two-thousand largest publicly listed companies, tells us that only six…

“From day one, President Biden and Vice President Harris have put climate change at the core of not just their foreign policy agenda, but also their economic competitiveness agenda,” said Sarah Ladislaw, Special Assistant to the…

Avoiding A Protracted Conflict: The Biden Administration should push the Ukrainians towards a negotiated settlement to avoid a prolonged conflict in Ukraine and mitigate further casualties and devastation. Acknowledging the grim reality…

The United States exported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country in 2023. United States. LNG exports averaged 11.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d)—a 12% increase (1.3 Bcf/d) compared with 2022, according to data…

The United States exported more liquefied natural gas (LNG) than any other country in 2023. U.S. LNG exports averaged 11.9 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d)—a 12% increase (1.3 Bcf/d) compared with 2022, according to data from…

Originally posted in The Daily Star on 1 April 2024 CPD Budget Proposal for FY2024-25 Photo: Reuters As Bangladesh faces challenges of climate change and fiscal sustainability, the need for transitioning towards…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian cruise missile strike on infrastructure in Ukraine’s western Lviv region killed one man, while another died in an attack in the northeast, officials said Sunday. The attack in Lviv…

Russia’s attacks on such infrastructure in recent days have also caused severe power outages.Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have killed two people, one in the country’s western Lviv region, the other in an attack in…

Washington, D.C., September 14, 2021 - This summer’s news cycle has been dominated by record-setting heat, droughts, wildfires, and hurricanes impacting families across the country, and punctuated by the sobering IPCC report labeled a…

This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle Department of Planning and Regional Development, School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, Pedion…

1. IntroductionToday, fossil fuel sources are still the most used energy sources for electricity generation. Frequently used fossil fuels (oil, coal, and natural gas) are among the resources that seriously harm the environment and are…

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Moscow launched a large-scale attack on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, with a mass barrage of 99 drones and missiles hitting regions across the country, Ukraine’s armed forces said. Air…

Russia fired dozens of missiles and 60 drones at Ukraine’s energy infrastructure Friday, damaging three power plants and causing massive blackouts, according to Ukrainian authorities. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused Russia of…

Conditions that usually accompany the kind of intense hot and cold weather that strains power grids may also provide greater opportunities to capture solar and wind energy.A Washington State University-led study found that widespread,…

Note: First and foremost we recognize that Putin’s war is decimating Ukraine’s people, culture, and natural heritage. This article is not to place the Arctic region ahead of Ukraine in any manner. Rather, it is an additive piece of the…

Sustainability, Vol. 16, Pages 2879: Advancing Sustainable Building Practices: Intelligent Methods for Enhancing Heating and Cooling Energy Efficiency Sustainability doi: 10.3390/su16072879 Authors: Abdelali Agouzoul Emmanuel Simeu…

One of the multiple factors that propelled the then relatively unknown apparatchik Vladimir Putin to the pinnacle of power in Russia in late 1999/early 2000, was his ability to convince many members of the Russian elite and the public…

1. IntroductionLow energy availability (LEA) occurs when either the energy intake is too low or the energy output through training is too high, leading to an insufficient amount of energy left to maintain normal physiological functions…

1. IntroductionThe integration of renewable energy sources in electrical systems has increased significantly in recent years . Nonetheless, the intermittent availability of these sources presents challenges in terms of grid stability.…

3.1. Physicochemical Characterization Results for Wood ResiduesTable 1 presents the physicochemical properties of three wood residues, encompassing proximate composition, heating values, lignocellulosic composition, bulk density, and…

 BACKGROUNDOver the previous three weeks, participants in this forum have explored the Russian Arctic as a place of cultural importance for many Indigenous people, significant biodiversity, and commercially valuable resources from fish…

Data source: U.S. Census Bureau The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge into the Patapsco River on March 26 has temporarily halted all shipping traffic from the Port of Baltimore. In this…

Fisheries ManagementAs a result of rising sea and air temperatures and declining sea ice coverage, profound changes are underway in the distribution and behavior of many Arctic species, including some commercially valued fish and marine…

OverviewRussia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine illuminated the long profound shadow of nuclear weapons over international security. Russia’s nuclear threats have rightfully garnered significant attention because of the unfathomable lethality…

 About the Study GroupOver the course of five sessions, this study group, led by Dr. Gloria Ayee, is exploring the pivotal moment experienced by the African continent. With youthful populations, abundant resources, and growing economic…

We have heard much about the puzzle that US economic performance under President Joe Biden has been much stronger than voters perceive it to be.  But the current episode is just one instance of a bigger historical puzzle:  the US economy…

Under President Joe Biden, the US economy has performed much better than virtually anyone predicted. And yet voters seem not to realize it – an apparent puzzle that has been much discussed lately.In fact, this disconnect between popular…

Matt Wise is the Head of Strategy and Business Development at ABB in the Electrification Service division, leading the energy transition in industrial automation by supporting customers to improve the sustainability and reliability of…

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Lower-income communities across the United States have long been much slower to adopt solar power than…