Tag: News
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Tar Sands Emissions Linked to Serious Health Problems in Alberta
In a landmark report to Alberta’s energy regulator, a panel of experts has concluded that odors from a controversial tar sands processing plant are linked to human health impacts. The report, which was published yesterday, examined the emissions from Baytex Energy’s Peace River plant, which has been the subject of a number of health complaints…
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Earthworms Detoxify Pesticides From Soil at Significant Cost
Earthworms that make their home in contaminated soil do so at a significant cost, according to French and Danish researchers. Results of the study, Acclimation of earthworms to chemicals in anthropogenic landscapes, physiological mechanisms and soil ecological implications, found that earthworms exposed to fungicides in conventionally farmed soil were at a stark disadvantage to worms…
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Dominion Acquires Six California Solar Projects from Recurrent Energy
Dominion announced the acquisition of six solar development projects from Recurrent Energy, one of North America’s largest developers of utility scale solar projects. The solar project sites are located in California’s Fresno, Kern and Kings counties. “This investment is another important step forward for Dominion as we expand our renewable energyRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Krannich Solar Begins Distribution of Silevo Solar Modules
Silevo Inc., a California-headquartered solar cell innovator and photovoltaic (PV) solar module manufacturer, and Krannich Solar, a global leader in the distribution and wholesale of solar products today announced a partnership for Krannich to distribute Silevo’s Triex high performance, high efficiency solar modules in the United States and Europe. Krannich SolarRead More — Solar Builder magazine
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Exxon’s Contradictory Reports Applaud Natural Gas and Fighting Climate Change
The good news is that Exxon, the nation’s largest oil and gas company, responded swiftly to shareholder concerns by releasing two reports on the company’s long-term climate risk and environmental impact. The bad news is that the company issued a mixed message in the process. While the company admits that climate change should not be ignored, it…