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Secret meetings, social chatter: How Columbia students sparked a nationwide revolt
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/04/26/columbia-protest-students-israel-gaza/
Nuclear Power’s Expansion Risks Collapse on Widening Conflicts: Atomic power’s potential as a clean-energy source forestalling climate change is increasingly at ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-04-25/nuclear-power-s-expansion-risks-collapse-on-widening-conflicts
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2023 was a record year for wind power growth – in numbers: The global wind industry installed 117 GW of new capacity in 2023, making it the best year ever for ...
electrek.co/2024/04/17/2023-was-a-record-year-for-wind-power-growth-in-numbers/
Denmark launches its biggest offshore wind tender: Denmark on Monday launched its biggest offshore wind tender to date, offering no subsidies to companies ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/denmark-launches-its-biggest-offshore-wind-tender-2024-04-22/
Norway just signed a contract for its first commercial offshore wind farm: Norway has signed a contract with Ventyr Energi to develop Sørlige Nordsjø 2 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/norway-just-signed-a-contract-for-its-first-commercial-offshore-wind-farm/
Students rally, call for American University to divest from Israel: Hundreds of American University students rallied to demand the administration divest from ...
washingtonpost.com/education/2024/04/23/protests-american-university-israel-gaza-college-campus/
Former US President Donald Trump has claimed that Palestinian solidarity protests on university campuses are more hateful than the infamous 2017 white ... Show more
White nationalist rally ‘nothing’ compared with Gaza protests, Trump claims | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
White nationalist rally ‘nothing’ compared with Gaza protests, Trump claims | Israel War on Gaza News | Al Jazeera
Quick Glance: Trump compares Charlottesville and Israel-Gaza protests
- Former President Trump downplayed the significance of the deadly 2017 white nationalist rally in Charlottesville compared to the rising demonstrations on college campuses over the situation in Gaza.
- Trump highlighted that President Biden frequently cites the Charlottesville rally and Trump’s response as a reason for his White House candidacy in 2020.
- Trump’s remarks coincided with college campus protests concerning the Israel-Hamas conflict, resulting in numerous Palestinian casualties in Gaza.
- Biden has denounced antisemitism in the protests while also criticizing those who fail to grasp the situation with the Palestinians.
New wind installations hit a record last year, report says: The global wind industry installed a record 117 gigawatts (GW) of new capacity last year but needs to ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/new-wind-installations-hit-record-last-year-report-says-2024-04-16/
Opinion | A Dangerous Game Is Underway in Asia: The new alliance structure Washington is pursuing in Asia won’t guarantee peace and stability — and may raise the ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/24/opinion/china-asia-us-relations.html
Best Colleges 2024: After Ivy League, Public Schools Offer Higher ROI: Many elite private colleges underperform when it comes to the average student’s return ...
bloomberg.com/graphics/2024-college-return-on-investment/
NextEra reports strong growth in renewables projects: NextEra Energy added some 2,765 megawatts (MW) of wind, solar and battery storage projects in the first ...
reuters.com/business/energy/nextera-beats-first-quarter-profit-estimates-2024-04-23/
Regulation of Pelvic Exams Is Long Overdue: New guidelines aim to correct a historic wrong.
time.com/6968695/pelvic-exam-history/
Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid: Solar is forecast to displace natural gas in the middle of the day and in the summer ...
electrek.co/2024/04/10/solar-to-displace-natural-gas-in-the-daytime-in-summer-on-the-texas-grid/
US surpasses renewable energy goal for public lands: The Biden administration on Thursday said the U.S. had surpassed a goal of permitting more than 25 gigawatts ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-surpasses-renewable-energy-goal-public-lands-2024-04-11/
It does not matter why that man lit himself on fire in New York: What we are losing is a sense of clarity or objectivity. Self-immolation is not normal or ...
thehill.com/opinion/civil-rights/4607046-it-does-not-matter-why-a-man-lit-himself-on-fire-in-new-york/
China accounted for two-thirds of new global coal plant capacity in 2023, report finds
cnbc.com/2024/04/15/china-boosts-global-coal-power.html
Adani begins commercial output of wafers, ingots for solar power: Adani Group has begun commercial production of wafer and ingots used for making solar power ...
reuters.com/business/energy/adani-begins-commercial-output-wafers-ingots-solar-power-2024-04-07/
Signing Day April 2024: List of Orange County athletes signing with colleges: OCVarsity is compiling a list of local high school athletes who will be signing a ...
ocregister.com/2024/04/17/signing-day-april-2024-list-of-orange-county-athletes-signing-with-colleges/
Your work schedule as a young adult may harm your health decades later, study finds
ctvnews.ca/lifestyle/your-work-schedule-as-a-young-adult-may-harm-your-health-decades-later-study-finds-1.6841368
Coal power grew in 2023 driven by China’s expansion and a slowdown of US plant closures | CNN
cnn.com/2024/04/11/climate/global-coal-power-china-climate-intl/
Opinion | Supreme Court Justices Say They Get Along. Should We Care?: What really matters is what the court does or doesn’t do.
nytimes.com/2024/04/13/opinion/supreme-court-friends.html
Outcry after Michigan university announces plan to restrict protest rights: University of Michigan president Santa J Ono proposes ‘disruptive activity policy’ ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/06/university-michigan-restrict-campus-protests
Failure to address antisemitism at George Washington University is a betrayal to students
thehill.com/opinion/4593115-failure-to-address-antisemitism-at-george-washington-university-is-a-betrayal-to-students/
Student Spring protesters at GWU demand 'divestment' from Israel: Students at George Washington University [GWU] set up tent encampment ...
trtworld.com/us-and-canada/student-spring-protesters-at-gwu-demand-divestment-from-israel-17920900
Quick Glance: Spread of Anti-War Protests at U.S. Universities
- University of Minnesota student sets up protest camp following arrests of pro-Palestinian demonstrators.
- Pro-Palestinian protests sweep campuses nationwide, demanding universities cut ties with Israel.
- Arrest of over 100 student protesters at Columbia University sparks solidarity protests at other colleges.
- Student anti-war protests spread across the country, from Yale to University of California, demanding divestment from Israel.
Commentary: China is the one keeping wind power revolution blowing: The West must spend more money on clean technology to rewire the world’s energy systems ...
channelnewsasia.com/commentary/china-clean-energy-tech-wind-solar-ev-overcapacity-4282946
University Gaza protests a hallmark of American democracy, says Blinken: Secretary of State strays from his normal refusal to discuss US domestic affairs and ...
thenationalnews.com/news/us/2024/04/26/university-gaza-protests-a-hallmark-of-american-democracy-says-blinken/
Inside an American university encampment: Pro-Palestinian protests have rocked universities across the United States, spreading to over 20 campuses this week ...
al-monitor.com/podcasts/inside-american-university-encampment
State-run energy firms line up for green IPOs: Nearly a dozen issues to follow NTPC Green Energy's proposed Rs 10,000-crore offer.
financialexpress.com/market/ipo-news-state-run-energy-firms-line-up-for-green-ipos-3468655/
USA: Downward trend in female contraception: Washington D.C. - In the United States, contraceptive use is steadily declining. This applies to all contraceptive ...
aerzteblatt.de/nachrichten/150750/USA-Abwaertstrend-bei-weiblicher-Empfaengnisverhuetung
RWE: Business Plan Unveils Growth Opportunities: RWE is a German energy company engaged in electricity generation through both conventional and renewable sources ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4685056-rwe-business-plan-unveils-growth-opportunities
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The wind is picking up, but only in China
deccanherald.com/opinion/the-wind-is-picking-up-but-only-in-china-2986899
SFO vs. Oakland airport: Who would win ‘S.F. Bay’ trademark fight?: In the trademark battle between SFO and Oakland airport, experts weigh in on who would win in ...
sfchronicle.com/bayarea/article/oakland-airport-s-f-trademark-dispute-19400440.php
Quick Glance: SFO vs. Oakland Airport: The Trademark Battle
- In a trademark battle between SFO and Oakland airport, experts speculate on the potential legal outcomes.
- Experts believe that both arguments regarding the proposed name "San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport" hold merit.
- The dispute may be resolved through a compromise name, similar to other intercity conflicts.
- Experts highlight potential confusion from the Oakland airport's name change, as well as the geographical justification of including "San Francisco Bay" in the new name.
Central Asian states have a coal dependency problem – report: Coal addiction in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan fuels regional global warming conundrum.
eurasianet.org/central-asian-states-have-a-coal-dependency-problem-report
‘Unrepentant recidivist’ gets 90-year sentence in Gwinnett: A Gwinnett County judge made a statement last month when she sentenced a man convicted on multiple ...
ajc.com/news/crime/unrepentant-recidivist-gets-90-year-sentence-in-gwinnett/QWTDYPC6LJBMPPCUHEJKRTK7KM/
Government’s overarching development, transformation agenda altogether are multifaceted focus - Guyana Chronicle
guyanachronicle.com/2024/04/09/governments-overarching-development-transformation-agenda-altogether-are-multifaceted-focus/
Cranes arriving to start removing wreckage from deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/building-new-key-bridge-take-years-cost-least-400-million-experts-say-rcna145602
Quick Glance: Survivors of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Workers in Their Cars
- Julio Cervantes survived bridge collapse, others missing or dead
- Construction workers were in their cars when ship hit bridge
- Two bodies found, four missing, presumed dead
- President Biden promises bridge reconstruction
Democrats cry foul as anti-free speech allies turn against them: “Like Saturn, the Revolution devours its children.”
thehill.com/opinion/congress-blog/4578005-democrats-cry-foul-as-anti-free-speech-allies-turn-against-them/
California grid operator backs big boost in offshore wind: California’s grid operator has recommended $6.1 billion of new transmission projects with most of the ...
reuters.com/business/energy/california-grid-operator-backs-big-boost-offshore-wind-2024-04-03/
A huge new 1.2 GW offshore wind farm is headed to New England: Vineyard Offshore, which developed Vineyard Wind 1, has submitted a proposal for a 1 ...
electrek.co/2024/03/27/offshore-wind-farm-new-england-vineyard-wind-2/
COOPERATION—From the Rose Garden to the Capitol, in the rat battle in the nation's capital, victory can be measured in civic cooperation, not total destruction ... Show more
In US capital, rats thrive where civic trust is low. Here's how to fix that. - CSMonitor.com
In US capital, rats thrive where civic trust is low. Here's how to fix that. - CSMonitor.com
Texas installs another big solar + battery storage project: Power-hungry Texas needs solar and battery storage to help meet demand and balance the grid ...
electrek.co/2024/03/22/texas-installs-another-big-solar-battery-storage-project/
Prehistoric Amphibian Ancestor Is Named for Kermit the Frog: The species seemed to have bug eyes and a smile, so a team of researchers named it Kermitops gratus ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/21/science/kermitops-amphibian-kermit-frog-texas.html
Why Biden and some state governors are still using TikTok even as US seeks to ban app
scmp.com/news/world/united-states-canada/article/3258073/why-biden-and-some-state-governors-are-still-using-tiktok-even-us-seeks-ban-app
With ‘seacuterie’ and dry-aged tuna, this chef treats seafood like meat: At GW Fins in New Orleans, chef Michael Nelson turns whole fish into dry-aged tuna ...
washingtonpost.com/food/2024/03/28/gwfins-new-orleans-seafood-no-waste/
George Washington University and programme director sued over UAE 'smear campaign'
middleeasteye.net/news/george-washington-university-and-program-director-sued-over-uae-smear-campaign
Arizona state rep resigns after report on sexual misconduct violation: An Arizona state representative has resigned from his role after a news report uncovered ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4542778-arizona-state-rep-resigns-after-report-on-sexual-misconduct-violation/
Palestinian autonomous territories: President Abbas appoints economic expert as head of government
spiegel.de/ausland/mahmoud-abbas-palaestinenserpraesident-ernennt-mohammad-mustafa-zum-regierungschef-a-e75de0af-6edb-49cb-b222-07f404537d19
Quick Glance: Abbas appoints adviser as prime minister amid reform calls
- Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has appointed his longtime economic adviser to be the next prime minister in response to U.S. pressure to reform the Palestinian Authority, aligning with Washington’s postwar vision for Gaza.
- Mohammad Mustafa, a U.S.-educated economist and political independent, will lead a technocratic government in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, potentially overseeing Gaza administration before statehood.
- It remains uncertain if the appointment of a new Cabinet led by a close ally of Abbas would meet U.S. reform demands, with the 88-year-old president retaining overall control.
- Mustafa has been tasked with developing plans to reunify administration in the West Bank and Gaza, lead government, security services, and economic reforms, and combat corruption.
TotalEnergies hails progress in on-site solar generation contracts: TotalEnergies said on Sunday it had exceeded 1.5 gigawatts (GW) of long-term solar power ...
reuters.com/business/energy/totalenergies-hails-progress-on-site-solar-generation-contracts-2024-03-17/
Walmart just funded 15 community solar projects across the US: Walmart is investing in 19 solar projects under development across the US, including 15 community ...
electrek.co/2024/03/26/walmart-just-funded-15-community-solar-projects-across-the-us/
SSE's Japan unit aims to develop 6GW offshore wind farms: SSE Pacifico, the Japanese unit of UK energy group SSE , aims to develop 6 gigawatts (GW) of offshore ...
reuters.com/business/energy/sses-japan-unit-aims-develop-6gw-offshore-wind-farms-2024-03-11/
WATCH LIVE: Supreme Court Justices Sotomayor and Barrett discuss political polarization and civics education
pbs.org/newshour/politics/watch-live-supreme-court-justices-sotomayor-and-barrett-discuss-political-polarization-and-civics-education
Plan Commission approves new development for Portage Park, the ‘final piece of the puzzle’
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/21/planning-commission-portage-park-development/
For social platforms, the outage was short. But people's stories vanished, and that's no small thing
apnews.com/article/meta-outage-social-media-platforms-stories-09715654c00988b5f1144282fc509ac7
Italy's green transition efforts held back by lack of big solar projects: Italy's energy transition is building on a myriad of solar panels mounted on roofs ...
reut.rs/4bZesS1
Uncle Sam explores satellites that can create fuel out of thin air: Very low Earth orbit birds could sip the outer atmosphere on their way up
theregister.com/2024/02/29/satellite_air_propulsion/
A ban on lab-grown meat is no benefit to your health | Opinion: The president of the Barnard Medical Center and the nonprofit Physicians Committee for ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/26/a-ban-on-lab-grown-meat-is-no-benefit-to-your-health-opinion/
Super Tuesday highlights how presidential selection process can exclude many US voters
apnews.com/article/super-tuesday-presidential-primary-democracy-voters-d7bc896efd6f53f1f8b28225af6f8957
How the first all-Black rowing team went from pioneers to D.C. champions: Facing adversity, the Howard University men’s crew team made history as the first ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/02/24/howard-university-first-black-crew/
Johnson: My chat with man who stoked the anti-DEI flames in Alabama: Earl H. Tilford and I had an engaging conversation. I listened, trying to hear just how he ...
al.com/opinion/2024/03/roy-s-johnson-my-chat-with-man-who-stoked-the-anti-dei-flames-in-alabama.html
This huge floating offshore wind project will marry up with a sustainable fish farm
electrek.co/2024/03/07/floating-offshore-wind-fish-farm/
US utility-scale solar installation hit all-time high in 2023, research group says
reuters.com/world/us/us-utility-scale-solar-installation-hit-all-time-high-2023-research-group-says-2024-02-29/
Medical Schools That Teach Integrative Medicine: Some medical schools teach students about unconventional treatment options.
usnews.com/education/best-graduate-schools/top-medical-schools/articles/medical-schools-that-teach-integrative-medicine
An Autocratic U.S. Ally Is Accused of Smearing an American. His Lawsuit Could Air a Lot of Dirty Laundry.
politico.com/news/magazine/2024/04/05/uae-dc-federal-lawsuits-00150649
Here are our 10 best college podcasts in America : In its third year, NPR's College Podcast challenge received more than 500 entries from all around the U.S ...
npr.org/2024/03/04/1235364602/npr-best-college-podcast-challenge-2023-finalists
Inside the Craziest College-Admissions Season Ever: This year has seen more applicants than ever, new rules following a landmark Supreme Court decision ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/article/inside-the-craziest-college-admissions-season-ever.html
Universities swapping energy sources to geothermal now a growing trend: The "power of the Earth" provides some of the most sustainable energy options.
abcnews.go.com/US/universities-swapping-energy-sources-geothermal-now-growing-trend/story
US smashes solar records in 2023 – but 2024 will bring road bumps [Update]: The US added a record-setting 32.4 GW of solar capacity in 2023, according to the ...
electrek.co/2024/03/05/us-solar-records-in-2023-2024-road-bumps/
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China 2023 coal power approvals rose, putting climate targets at risk: China approved another 114 gigawatts (GW) of coal power capacity in 2023 ...
reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/china-2023-coal-power-approvals-rose-putting-climate-targets-risk-2024-02-22/
A Spanish renewables developer is about to go large in the US: Spanish renewables developer Greenalia is rolling out 1.9 GW of solar, wind ...
electrek.co/2024/02/20/spanish-renewables-developer-us-greenalia/
Adani group eyes 45 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030 via solar power: Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is building the world's largest renewable energy park ...
business-standard.com/companies/news/adani-group-eyes-45-gw-renewable-energy-capacity-by-2030-via-solar-power-124032600215_1.html
Who is Brandon Herrera, the ‘AK Guy’ YouTuber running for Congress?: Brandon Herrera built a big following on YouTube by promoting guns. Now he's running for ...
houstonchronicle.com/politics/election/2024/article/brandon-herrera-congress-ak-guy-19371667.php
When the double brood of cicadas will come out - and what to expect: Parts of the United States are about to experience a rare natural phenomenon with the ...
reuters.com/world/us/when-double-brood-cicadas-will-come-out-what-expect-2024-02-19/
The US’s largest solar panel maker is making a big impact on the US economy – in numbers
electrek.co/2024/02/26/us-largest-solar-panel-maker-us-economy/
Solar + battery storage will make up 81% of new US electric generating capacity in 2024
electrek.co/2024/02/15/us-solar-battery-storage-2024/
By Dismissing Doubts Over EVMs, EC Must Know It Can't Promise a Free and Fair Elections
thewire.in/government/by-dismissing-doubts-over-evms-ec-must-know-it-cant-promise-a-free-and-fair-elections
Arizona lawmaker's sexual encounter in 2015 violated university conduct policies, records show
azcentral.com/story/news/politics/legislature/2024/03/18/jevin-hodge-sexual-violence-misconduct-findings-from-college-days/72976267007/
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Below the Surface: Conditions Linked to Psoriasis: In this webinar, Nehal N. Mehta, MD discusses the effects of psoriasis and how other health conditions ...
webmd.com/webinar/webinar-conditions-linked-psoriasis
Solar to fuel over half of new US electricity generated in 2024: EIA: Utility-scale solar projects will make up 58% of new electricity-generating capacity in ...
businessinsider.com/solar-panel-industry-electricity-generation-us-eia-tariff-prices-trade-2024-2
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Ukrainska Pravda enlists top Western media managers and experts for its advisory council
pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/03/13/7446266/
Dr. Idriss Skincare Is Finally on Sephora Shelves
: Dr. Idriss Skincare is now carried at Sephora, Marie Claire can exclusively reveal. The products treat ...
marieclaire.com/beauty/dr-idriss-skincare-sephora-launch/
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