To the editor: Sammy Roth's column on the need for a solar energy grand bargain in California paints a bleak picture of infighting and delays in the effort to build out renewable energy. But glimmers of hope can be seen, especially when it comes to balancing our need for both utility-scale solar and distributed energy such as rooftop solar. Take, for example, the Northern Chumash Tribal Council's recent deal with offshore wind developers. They agreed to a phased approach to designating the...
Former President Donald Trump's youngest son is set to enter the political spotlight.Florida Republicans selected Barron Trump, 18, as an at-large delegate to the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee this July. The news, first reported by Politico and NBC, underlines how the Trump family will again play a major role in their father's third straight nomination to lead the Republican Party's presidential ticket.Barron is set to graduate high school next week, a ceremony that the former...
Pitchers Randy Abshier, Itsuki Takemoto and Harrison Bodendorf combined on a six-hitter to lead the Hawaii baseball team to today’s 7-2 road victory over Long Beach State at Blair Field on the LBSU campus.
Can we, and should we, ever really be neutral? In a new series, Zócalo explores the idea of neutrality—in politics, sports, gender, journalism, international law, and more. In this essay, political reporter Marisa Lagos argues that journalism’s goal isn’t neutrality. My ability to be neutral as a political journalist depends on the intellectual honesty of the people—and the society—I cover. But in an era when one side of the political spectrum is not always operating in good faith, and when...
As Australia transitions to net-zero, a continental map of the nation’s rare earth deposits will help attract clean energy investment as a top priority in the move away from fossil fuels. In 2022, 68 per cent of total electricity generation came from fossil fuels, with 47 per cent produced from burning coal. But to reach […]
A lack of high-voltage power lines to connect wind and solar to major cities has slowed Australia’s clean energy rollout, putting homes at risk of blackouts and supply shortfalls as coal-fired power plants close. With 62 per cent of Australia’s coal stations to shut within 10 years, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) warns reliability […]
The sod has been turned on a multi-million-euro development in north county Dublin for the complete rejuvenation of Balbriggan’s Quay Street and Harbour.
NEW MEXICO (KRQE) – Around New Mexico, 11 communities are getting a share of $28 million to boost wildfire defenses. The funds come from the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. “Our congratulations go out to the local agencies and their community partners who are helping to increase wildfire prevention and mitigation practices in this state,” State Forester Laura []
Seagreen is Scotland’s largest wind farm, as well as the world’s deepest. The wind turbines are located offshore and attached to the seabed, which is a staggering 58 metres below the sea. This is an incredible achievement of human engineering and a clear win for Scotland in terms of investment in green energy and creating skilled jobs in new industries. This is particularly important as the North sea oil and gas reserves run out. While Seagreen is a fixed bottom windfarm – meaning it’s attached...
Seagreen is Scotland’s largest wind farm, as well as the world’s deepest. The wind turbines are located offshore and attached to the seabed, which is a staggering 58 metres below the sea. This is an incredible achievement of human engineering and a clear win for Scotland in terms of investment in green energy and creating skilled jobs in new industries. This is particularly important as the North sea oil and gas reserves run out. While Seagreen is a fixed bottom windfarm – meaning it’s attached...
Mexico’s main opposition candidate vowed to crack down on drug cartels ahead of the presidential campaign’s third and final debate, which will focus on security and foreign relations.
Since the early 1960s, more than half a century ago, Hawaii has worried over whether it should tax tourists.