Why Floating Solar Farms Are Gaining Traction In The US

Floating solar farms are becoming really popular around the world, especially in Asia and Europe, but this technology could take over the US soon. Chris Bartle, director of sales of Ciel & Terre, a floating solar company told Euro News the reason why floating solar is very popular in Asia: “Asia, especially island nations like…

ByFinance Capitol StaffMay 12, 2023

Environment National News

Why Solar Farms Are Attracting Conservative States

When it comes to solar farms and renewable energy, it’s easy to think that conservatives have lower interest in these topics than liberals, and while this is partly true, also, conservatives really love solar farms. How is this possible? According to a report by Bloomberg, red states tend to benefit more from solar farms than…

ByFinance Capitol StaffMay 10, 2023

Environment

The Bright Future Of Solar Farms: Benefits And Advantages Explained

Solar farms are becoming a popular option to use renewable energy with low carbon emissions. At first, solar farms appear to be exactly like solar panels on roofs, but there are essential differences. A solar farm is a large-scale installation of solar panels that generate energy from sunlight. These panels are mounted in a large…

ByFinance Capitol StaffMay 9, 2023

Environment

In Mexico, Endangered Monarch Butterflies Inspire Hopes Of A Comeback

SIERRA CHINCUA, Mexico, Dec 4 (Reuters) - From a distance, they appear like autumn foliage: millions of endangered monarch butterflies blanketing trees in a kaleidoscope of brown, orange and black. As the crisp mountain air warms, they flutter above dazzled visitors who have come to see an annual tradition that persists despite the environmental and…

ByReutersDecember 5, 2022

Environment

An Improvement Project Has Started At Cullinan Park.

Cullinan Park is a natural area of 750 acres of prairie and woodlands. The park is located in Fort Bend County. It is one of the most important natural areas of the Houston metro area and a $1.4 million dollar project is beginning to improve several things within the park. According to the Cullinan Park…

ByFinance Capitol StaffOctober 25, 2022

Environment

U.S. Power Use To Reach Record High

July 12 (Reuters) - U.S. power consumption was on track to rise to record highs in 2022 and 2023 as the economy grows, the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) said in its Short Term Energy Outlook (STEO) on Tuesday. The statistical arm of the U.S. Department of Energy projected power demand will climb to 4,022…

ByReutersJuly 13, 2022

Environment

Dallas Economic Growth Does Not Reach The South.

Dallas is one of the most unequal cities in Texas. While there are well-known billionaires in the area of Fort Worth, University Park, and Plano, there are worrying rates of child and race poverty in the south of the city, according to D Magazine. While some areas continue to grow, increasing the building of apartment…

ByFinance Capitol StaffJune 29, 2022

Environment Technology

Make the Swap to Solar

Beyond ecological reasons, there are many incentives to invest in solar energy. Solar is currently the fastest-growing source of electricity generation in the United States. Federal and state incentives, and cash rebates, will often cover a significant portion of costs when buying a solar system. Prices for these systems have already fallen by 70% in…

ByColton AndersonJune 2, 2022

Environment

Red State Switching to Solar Energy

Texas and Iowa are examples of red states that love solar energy. Rural districts led by republicans are usually the best locations to profit from natural resources such as wind and sun. But the main reason why Republicans are interested in Solar power is the work opportunities. Renewable energies offer the most prominent jobs in…

ByFinance Capitol StaffMay 31, 2022

Environment

Stories About Economic Degrowth Help Fight Climate Change — and Yield a Host of Other Benefits

There is something unprecedented and important in the recent Sixth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC): degrowth. Two of the IPCC’s working groups — those focused on climate change impacts and on mitigation — use the economic term to discuss policies that are key to reducing the impacts of climate change.…

ByReutersApril 29, 2022

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