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upi.comscience11 days ago
Renewable Groups Seek Court Order to Resume Pentagon Wind Reviews
More than 100 planned wind farms across 21 states face indefinite delays after the Pentagon slowed military compatibility reviews that had previously been routine. Industry groups filed court challenges asking judges to end the current review standstill.
bbc.co.ukworld27 days ago
Council Advised to Oppose 12-Turbine Wind Farm Near Iron Age Hillforts
Scottish Borders Council received a report recommending objection to a 12-turbine project in the Lammermuir Hills. The report cites impacts on three scheduled Iron Age hillforts. The Scottish government will make the final decision.
winnipegfreepress.comworld28 days ago
Nova Scotia Board Orders West Hants to Approve Bear Lake Wind Farm
The Nova Scotia Regulatory and Appeals Board ruled that West Hants Regional Municipality must enter a development agreement for the 11-turbine project. The decision overturned a one-vote council rejection from last fall.
The Independentpolitics29 days ago
Trump Says Wind Power Is Most Expensive Energy Source
President Trump stated that wind energy is the most expensive form of energy and linked UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's unpopularity to support for wind farms. The Independent reported that offshore wind in the UK averages around £97 per megawatt-hour and onshore wind around £77…
The Sydney Morning Heraldbusiness37 days ago
Melbourne Steel Mill Draws Over Half Its Power from Renewables
A steel mill near Melbourne has begun sourcing more than half its electricity from a wind farm under a new supply deal that started April 1. The facility uses electric arc furnaces to melt scrap metal.
Forbesscience45 days ago
Kanvas Biosciences Receives Gates Foundation Grant to Study Synthetic Microbiome Therapy for Childhood Gut Disorder
The startup, founded in 2020, aims to treat environmental enteric dysfunction affecting around 150 million children worldwide. New research also highlights faster Antarctic ice shelf melting while regulators stall more than 165 U.S. wind farms. Elsevier launched an AI research ch…
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Offshore Wind Farms Advance Off Rhode Island Coast Amid U.S. Policy Shifts
Offshore wind turbines are operating and under construction off the Rhode Island coast, providing electricity to the region. Projects including Revolution Wind and South Fork Wind are progressing despite recent federal policy changes aimed at halting new developments. The Associa…
Euronewsscience73 days ago
Two Studies Examine Bird Collision Risks at Offshore Wind Turbines
Two recent studies analyzed bird interactions with offshore wind turbines and found low collision rates. One study at the Aberdeen Bay wind farm recorded no collisions over 19 months. A separate study reported that over 99 percent of migratory birds avoided turbines.
business78 days ago
Tasmanian Wind Farm Proposal Raises Local Concerns Over Politician Land Ownership Links
Equis plans a 224-megawatt wind farm with 28 turbines up to 270 meters tall on Tasmania's northern coast, spanning land owned by a company linked to George Town Councillor Winston Archer, spouse of Liberal Member for Bass Bridget Archer. Local residents oppose the project due to…