Category: The Earth
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Energypark Haringvliet – a combination of wind, solar and batteries
Energypark Haringvliet in Netherlands is inaugurated today. It is Vattenfall’s first power plant that combines wind, solar and batteries. By combining these technologies, it will be able to produce energy at a lower cost, make a more efficient use of available grid capacity, with less impact on the environment. Therefore, Haringvliet will serve as a…
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Daughters for Earth Launches to Raise $100 million for Women-Led Efforts to Protect and Restore the Earth
New campaign mobilizes women around the world to engage on climate action LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Daughters for Earth, a new campaign to mobilize women around the world to engage in climate action, launched today at SXSW. The initiative is co-founded by female leaders in women’s rights, climate and philanthropic sectors who recognized that women-led efforts…
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Wabtec and Union Pacific Railroad Partner to Reduce Emissions with Higher Biodiesel Blends
OMAHA, NEB. AND PITTSBURGH, PA., MARCH 8, 2022 Union Pacific Railroad (NYSE: UNP) will begin using a higher biodiesel blend in locomotives it acquired from Wabtec (NYSE: WAB). The new collaboration helps Union Pacific as it works to increase the percentage of low-carbon fuels consumed to 10% of its total diesel consumption by 2025 and…
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New Smokey Bear PSAs Feature a Fictional AI Assistant to Remind Americans of Important Wildfire Prevention Tips
The USDA Forest Service, the National Association of State Foresters and the Ad Council are reminding Americans everywhere of important wildfire prevention tips with new PSAs featuring a virtual Artificial Intelligence Smokey Bear assistant. In both digital and radio spots, Smokey’s AI Assistant gives answers to some of the top questions Americans have about outdoor…
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SeaWorld Returns 10 Critically Endangered Sea Turtles that Join the More than 2,500 Helped by the Rescue Team Since 1980
– 10 rehabilitated and critically endangered Kemp’s ridley sea turtles successfully returned at Canaveral National Seashore – SeaWorld rescues an average of 140 sea turtles each year; 16 already rescued this year – All of SeaWorld’s rescued sea turtles are threatened, endangered or critically endangered, making rescue and rehabilitation vital to species preservation – SeaWorld…
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HawkEye 360 Signal Detection Reveals GPS Interference in Ukraine
HawkEye 360 introduces new space-based GPS interference sensing product HawkEye 360 Inc. announced the capability to detect and geolocate Global Positioning System (GPS) interference, with analysis of data over Ukraine revealing extensive GPS interference activity. HawkEye 360 uses satellites to monitor radio frequency signals for interference that might threaten military and civil navigation applications. The capability was…
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NASA to Share Tools, Resources at Upcoming Agriculture Conference
NASA will participate in the 2022 Commodity Classic conference, America’s largest farmer-led, farmer-focused educational and agricultural experience. Agency representatives will discuss information, tools, and resources, drawn from the NASA’s Earth observation satellites and science research. Farmers and others regularly make decisions about water management, planting, and market decisions based on NASA data delivered by partner…
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“Killer” Whales May Have Killed Off Megalodon
Were organized, pack-hunting Orcas responsible for driving the giant prehistoric shark Megalodon to extinction?BUCKINGHAM, PA, US, February 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Otodus megalodon was a Miocene mackerel shark that hunted whales. It was one of the largest and most powerful marine predators of all time – a super-predator capable of swallowing a hippo. It’s also…
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Without climate action, extreme weather will trigger global humanitarian needs
The warning comes after tropical cyclone Emnati made landfall on Wednesday in one of Africa’s most storm-prone countries and just days ahead of the launch of a report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). Four storms in one month Cyclone Emnati is the fourth tropical storm to hit Madagascar in one month. Reports indicate that the storms…
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Solar Sister Won Gold in the Inaugural Anthem Awards in Sustainability, Environment, & Climate
Selected by the International Academy of Digital Arts and Sciences, the Anthem Awards recognize organizations that are making an impact in their community. GREAT FALLS, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES, February 24, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ — Solar Sister announced today that it has won a Gold Award for the Best Service in Sustainability, Environment, & Climate in the Inaugural Anthem…