IN A NUTSHELL 🌍 Gravity batteries offer a sustainable alternative to lithium-ion technology, utilizing the natural force of gravity for energy storage. 🔋 China’s ambitious EVx project demonstrates the potential of gravity storage with its towering structure that lifts 24-ton blocks to store energy. ⛏️ Gravitricity in Scotland repurposes abandoned […]
Read More“10,000 Ships for the Ocean,” launched at the UNOC3 in Nice, aims to build the Global Ocean Observing System (GOOS) by collaborating with the maritime industry to collect data. Credit: Kizito Makoye/IPS By Kizito MakoyeNICE, France, Jun 10 2025 (IPS) A groundbreaking initiative to revolutionize global ocean observation is being […]
Read MoreGifts from your IRA – Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) Gifts from your IRA – Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) For donors aged 70-1/2 and older in the United States, a QCD is a convenient and tax-smart way to support Cultural Survival, especially for those who do not itemize […]
Read MoreUN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres speaking at the opening of the 2025 UN Ocean Conference. Credit: UNDESA By Naureen HossainNICE, France, Jun 9 2025 (IPS) The world has converged along the Mediterranean Sea to affirm their commitments to the sustainable use and protection of the ocean. June 9 marked the first […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🌱 The construction industry is transitioning from diesel generators to hydrogen fuel cells for a cleaner energy source. 🚧 The HS2 project in the UK demonstrates the large-scale potential of hydrogen technologies in sustainable construction. 🔧 GeoPura is leading the hydrogen revolution, aiming to expand its fleet […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🚗 The Maextro S800 introduces the Zongheng Xinghan design, featuring sleek lines and crystal headlights for a futuristic look. 🔋 Available in pure electric and extended-range versions, it boasts ultra-fast charging capabilities, going from 10% to 80% in just minutes. 🏎️ With a tri-motor setup, the S800 […]
Read MoreVizhinjam Port—Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 2 May 2025, as India’s first deep-water container transshipment hub—has been criticized for displacing fishers and disrupting the sensitive ocean biodiversity. Credit: Aishwarya Bajpai/IPS By Aishwarya BajpaiTHIRUVANANTHAPURAM, India, Jun 8 2025 (IPS) As the UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) approaches, bringing renewed attention […]
Read MoreIN A NUTSHELL 🍦 Ben & Jerry’s is converting its organic waste into clean energy through a collaboration with PurposeEnergy. 🔋 The high-tech facility in Vermont produces 8.75 million kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity annually, enough to power hundreds of homes. 🌿 The project reduces emissions, road traffic, and phosphorus pollution, […]
Read MoreRegional electric grid operators—already facing resource adequacy and reliability challenges with baseload capacity retirements and changes in the generation resource mix—are now grappling with unprecedented increases in near-term electric power demand driven by data centers and new industrial loads. PJM Interconnection, L.L.C. (PJM), Midcontinent Independent System Operator, Inc. (MISO), and […]
Read MoreK&L Gates’ Intellectual Property practice was recently recognized in the 2025 edition of IAM Patent 1000 across seven jurisdictions. This recognition includes 16 lawyers who were ranked based on client feedback and their strengths across various practices. The IAM Patent 1000 identifies outstanding firms and individuals practicing in patents by […]
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