Tag: Climate and environment
Takeaways from AP's report on federal policies shielding information about potential dam failures
Thousands of people live downstream from dams yet may not always realize the risks. As the climate changes, heavy rains from intense storms...
Conflicting federal policies may cost residents more on flood insurance, and leave them at risk
Conflicting federal policies may force thousands of residents in flood-prone areas to pay more for flood insurance or be left unaware of danger...
Germany plans $3.7 billion program to help decarbonize industry, including carbon storage
The German government has announced plans to provide about 3.3 billion euros ($3.7 billion) in funding for projects to make industry more climate-friendly,...
Long-running battle over lucrative beach concessions between Italy and EU could be in final chapter
ROME -- The latest chapter in a seemingly endless saga over the management of Italy’s lucrative beach concessions has set Italian beaches on...
South Carolina considers its energy future through state Senate committee
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- The South Carolina Senate on Thursday started its homework assignment of coming up with a comprehensive bill to guide energy...
World's 'largest solar precinct' approved by Australian government
NEWCASTLE, Australia -- An ambitious plan to build a massive solar farm in remote northern Australia that would transmit energy by submarine cable...