Justice Department looking to wind down Trump criminal cases before inauguration
The Justice Department is seeking to wind down two federal criminal cases against President-elect Donald Trump as he prepares for a second term in the White House. The decision maintains a long-standing policy that prevents Justice Department lawyers from prosecuting sitting presidents. . In making this argument, Justice Department officials cited a 2000 Office of […]
Biden administration expands tax credit for producing solar, wind and battery components
The Biden administration is expanding federal tax credits to encourage domestic production of components and batteries for solar and wind energy. The Treasury Department on Thursday released final guidance detailing how to implement renewable energy manufacturing loans under the Democratic Climate Tax and Health Care Act. Compared to the draft guidance issued late last year, […]
FLASHBACK: Harris declined to intervene on behalf of native tribe push to protect sacred site from wind farm
vice president kamala harrisWhile serving as California's attorney general, he intervened on behalf of local Native American tribes' efforts to protect sacred burial grounds from being turned into wind farms, which critics deemed green energy mobs. refused. The California Native American Heritage Commission (NAHC) declared the land used for the Ocotillo Express wind farm a […]
Britons Wake up to 16,000 Miles Per Hour Wind Warnings
Britain's national broadcaster, the BBC, issued an alert on Thursday morning after the Bureau of Meteorology predicted a hurricane across the country, prompting a hasty denial. The BBC's weather app and website is predicting hurricanes across the country on Thursday morning, and apparently in all parts of the UK and its remote islands, users will […]
Say goodbye to dead batteries with this portable wind turbine
Staying connected is essential when going on an adventure. Cell phones, laptops, and even drones all seem to need a charge when you're in the most remote locations. What is the solution? Shine 2.0 is a mini wind turbine that not only fits in your backpack, but also powers all your gadgets, day or night, […]
Wind and rain to hit UK as remnant of Hurricane Kirk passes by | UK weather
Britons may have to brace for gusty winds and rain as the tail end of Hurricane Kirk passes by next week. The Met Office warned that the remnants of an extreme storm barreling towards northwest Europe could cause destructive conditions from mid-week, but the weekend will bring unsettled weather. Hurricane Kirk remains a Category 4 […]
Nantucket group appeals to Supreme Court to end offshore wind projects and protect endangered whales
Maine fishermen aim to sink Biden's offshore wind project FOX Business' Lydia Hu reports on President Biden's wind energy plan, which is opposed by Maine's fishing industry. Jerry Lehman, founder of New England Fishermen's Stewardship, explained how the plan poses risks to marine life and fisheries, saying, “It will paralyze us.” A group of Nantucket […]
UK weather: wind and rain warnings issued for southern England and south Wales | UK weather
Weather warnings have been issued for strong winds and heavy rain heading into the UK, days after some areas were hit by flooding. The Japan Meteorological Agency has issued a yellow rain warning. This means further heavy rain could cause travel delays and flooding across large parts of southern England and south Wales between 4pm […]
Ed Miliband calls for national debate on faster rollout of wind, solar and pylons | Energy industry
Ed Miliband has called for a national debate over Government plans to accelerate the rollout of wind turbines, solar farms and pylons across the UK, describing it as a matter of “national security” and “economic justice”. In his first major speech on Tuesday, the Energy Secretary argued that swift approval of new energy infrastructure was […]
Biden Celebrates Offshore Wind ‘Progress’ Despite Industry’s Major Struggles, Cancellations
President Joe Biden on Thursday touted the “progress” made in offshore wind during his term, even as the industry struggles considerably with rising inflation and interest rates. Biden: Official Statement Biden on Thursday celebrated his administration's 10th approval of offshore wind development, touting his signature policy to encourage developers to build new projects — but […]