The Trump administration is eyeing additional major cuts to green energy projects beyond the billions of dollars it has already halted. A list circulated in Washington this week and reviewed by news outlets including The Hill detailed billions in further projects whose funds could be on the chopping block. It comes on top of $7.6...
Congressional Democrats are sounding the alarm on the impact of sweeping federal job cuts to the resilience of U.S. power grids. As early as February, about 130 federal workers were fired from the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), which operates about three quarters of the Pacific Northwest’s power grid. The following week, some 30 probationary workers were offered...
The government shutdown isn't stopping the Trump administration from advancing its policy priorities, especially when it comes to fossil fuels. When it announced its contingency plans for the shutdown, the Bureau of Land Management said staff members in charge of processing leases and permits for oil and gas, leases for coal or “other energy and mineral resources...
Democrats grilled Sean Donahue, President Trump’s pick as top lawyer for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on the agency’s attempts to terminate already issued climate grants during his confirmation hearing on Wednesday. Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) asked whether Donahue “had been a participant in meetings and discussions over trying to go after” the grant program....
Yesterday, on May 27, the Joint Meeting of the Committee of Ministers Responsible for the Energy and Water Sectors commenced. The event was led by Minister João Baptista Borges, who emphasized the importance of discussing and preparing critical issues for the committees' consideration and approval.
In the energy sector, the discussions focused on progress since the last ministerial meeting, energy supply security, and advancements in the SADC Priority Areas for the Sustainable Development of the Regional Energy Sector. The Proposal for the Development of a Regional Infrastructure Financing Facility (RTIFF) was also discussed. Other topics included the review of the Agreement amending the 1996 SADC Energy Protocol, regional regulatory initiatives, and the promotion of renewable energy sources, as well as the formal establishment of SACREEE as a legal entity.
In the water sector, ministers assessed progress in regional initiatives to improve water and sanitation services, cross-border water projects, and the development of regional infrastructure. Progress in the implementation of the regional groundwater program and combined water, energy, and food initiatives was also discussed.
The Southern African Development Community (SADC), established in 1980 and transformed into its current form in 1992, comprises sixteen member states. The joint meeting will be preceded by an...
Eliminating obsolete or unsafe dams could help bolster community safety amid climate-induced weather extremes, watershed experts are recommending. Storms and floods have intensified in both frequency and severity, since the construction of the dams — many of which are now in a state of disrepair, according to a new white paper, published by Utah State University....
Too often, broccoli stems get dumped in the trash, but their mild flavor and crisp, juicy center make them just as deserving of attention as the florets. Here are a few tips to put those neglected stalks to good use.
Brined in a mixture of cider vinegar, water, pickling spices, and cinnamon, these eggs are sweet and tart, and are ubiquitous at Pennsylvania Dutch picnics and potlucks.
So often with meatballs, the guidance is to let them sit in their sauce for hours so that all the flavors meld, but this often leads to dry, crumbly meatballs. Our solution will give you juicy meatballs without sacrificing that meaty flavor in your sauce.
