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Vesper Energy has successfully obtained a $590 million financing package for its Hornet Solar Project, with the aim of supplying sustainable energy to communities in Texas.

Vesper Energy, a prominent developer, owner, and operator of large-scale renewable energy projects, has successfully secured financing for its Hornet Solar project. The project aims to provide renewable energy to communities across Texas, contributing to grid stability and addressing price volatility in ERCOT. Robert Scheuermann, Chief Financial Officer of Vesper Energy, highlighted the complexity of […]

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The USDA has provided a grant exceeding $800K to a dairy farm located in Gratiot County. This financial support aims to facilitate the implementation of renewable energy upgrades on the farm.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has recently announced generous grants totaling nearly $1 million for renewable energy upgrades in rural agriculture producers and small businesses across Michigan. The largest portion of this funding is being directed towards a farm in Gratiot County. The USDA’s Rural Energy for America Program is allocating $956,473 to four […]

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ESG Metrics and Climate Change Now Influencing Executive Compensation

Two surveys conducted by consulting company WTW have revealed interesting insights into the contrasting situations of executive pay and employee benefits. WTW, which offers global risk advisory, insurance brokerage, and consulting solutions, discovered that 81% of companies incorporate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria into their executive incentive plans. Notably, climate-related metrics are swiftly gaining […]

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As temperatures continue to rise, a new feature has been added to the Coral Reef Monitor to provide heat alerts.

A recent report from NOAA’s Coral Reef Watch program has revealed that nearly all coral reef regions in the wider Caribbean, including Florida, have experienced double the amount of heat stress that typically leads to coral mortality. Derek Manzello, the coordinator of the program, stated that the ecological impacts of this event will not be […]

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To alleviate overcapacity and reduce the financial burden, Bangladesh aims to streamline its power sector.

Bangladesh has recently approved the Integrated Energy and Power Master Plan (IEPMP) in November 2023, which aims to drive the country’s energy and power sector development through 2050. While having a long-term plan provides policy certainty, there are concerns that the IEPMP overlooks certain key factors such as overcapacity, the role of renewable energy, and […]

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Jesse Watters from Fox News relies on a discredited assertion to support his argument that climate scientists have manipulated temperature data in the United States.

Fox News host Jesse Watters, known for his persistent denial of climate change, recently perpetuated discredited misinformation on January 31. Watters attempted to undermine the assertion that 2023 was the hottest year on record by spreading false claims that climate scientists were manipulating data. In his attempt to debunk the widely accepted fact that 2023 […]

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Young entrepreneurs from the Gen Z generation in Chicago are actively involved in cultivating an urban mushroom farm, driven by a visionary approach towards global sustainability.

In the heart of Chicago, two ambitious Gen Z entrepreneurs have created a local business focused on cultivating gourmet mushrooms. Their indoor urban farm has become a popular supplier of exotic mushrooms throughout the area. Joe Weber and Sean DiGioia, lifelong friends who share a concern for environmental issues, embarked on this venture just before […]

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