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Keep It Rural - Ep 8: Lies About Rural Environmentalism - Rural Remix | hosted by Claire Carlson | Podcast on Spotify.com

Listen to this episode from Rural Remix on Spotify. Don’t be fooled by stereotypes. Rural people care about the natural resources on which their communities depend. This week Daily Yonder reporter Claire Carlson discusses the importance of specificity in environmental conversations and why environmentalists should listen to rural perspectives
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Our Global Future in the 21st Century is based on "The Third Industrial Revolution" which finally connects our new ICT infrastructure with distributed energy sources that are both renewable and sustainable
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BLM Adopts Rule Described as a ‘Generation-Defining’ Shift for America’s Largest Land Manager | by Amanda Eggert / Montana Free Press | DailyYonder.com

BLM Adopts Rule Described as a ‘Generation-Defining’ Shift for America’s Largest Land Manager | by Amanda Eggert / Montana Free Press | DailyYonder.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
This story was originally published by Montana Free Press. The Bureau of Land Management on Thursday adopted a long-awaited rule that aims to put
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EU industry chief urges US to pass new tech rules, foster shared digital market | by Martin Coulter | Reuters.com

PARIS, May 24 (Reuters) - The European Union's industry chief has called on the United States to pass new technology regulations, in the hopes of fostering a cohesive digital marketplace across the Atlantic.
 
The EU is widely considered a leading authority in tech regulation, having passed sweeping pieces of legislation scrutinising the practices of major companies like Google (GOOGL.O), opens new tab and Meta (META.O), opens new tab, including the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Act.
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40% of US lithium needs could come from unlikely source in Pennsylvania | by Michael Franco | NewAtlas.com

40% of US lithium needs could come from unlikely source in Pennsylvania | by Michael Franco | NewAtlas.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Thanks to the increase of electric vehicles and other battery-using technologies, the demand for lithium is expected to skyrocket in the coming years. One odd but potent source of the metal is a Pennsylvania wastewater stream, says a new study.
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Long-life low-carbon concrete switches 80% of its cement for coal ash | by Loz Blain | NewAtlas.com

Long-life low-carbon concrete switches 80% of its cement for coal ash | by Loz Blain | NewAtlas.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
RMIT researchers have developed a new type of "green concrete" that incorporates twice as much recycled coal ash as existing low-carbon concretes, halves the amount of cement required, and lasts even longer than regular Portland cement concrete.
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Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins | by Shauneen Miranda | FloridaPhoenix.com

Congress, campaigns engage in tug-of-war over gas prices as summer travel begins | by Shauneen Miranda | FloridaPhoenix.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
WASHINGTON — As Democrats continue to ramp up their push against the oil industry, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and others on Thursday called out big oil companies and their executives for high gas prices heading into the heavily traveled Memorial Day weekend. Republicans in turn have blamed President Joe Biden’s energy policies for high […]
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Thomas Midgley Jr.: The man who almost destroyed the planet (twice) | by Jacopo Prisco | CNN.com

Thomas Midgley Jr.: The man who almost destroyed the planet (twice) | by Jacopo Prisco | CNN.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Though the dangers of leaded gasoline and CFCs are now well-known, their inventor, Thomas Midgley Jr. — the subject of a film under development — was once lauded as a hero. But even he couldn’t escape the impact of his creations.
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'Extraordinary' Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024 | by Barbara Moran | WBUR News | WBUR.org

'Extraordinary' Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2024 | by Barbara Moran | WBUR News | WBUR.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Forecasters are predicting an "above-normal" number of Atlantic hurricanes this year, with 17-25 named storms and up to seven major hurricanes, meaning storms with sustained wind speeds of 111 miles per hour or faster. It's the biggest number of storms ever forecast by NOAA at the start of a hurricane season.
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Norfolk Southern settles for millions of dollars over the Ohio train derailment | by Jonathan Franklin | NPR.org

Norfolk Southern settles for millions of dollars over the Ohio train derailment | by Jonathan Franklin | NPR.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Among other fees, they will pay $235 million for the Environmental Protection Agency's past and future clean-up for contaminated air, water, and soil in and around where the train derailed in 2023.
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Vermont Passes Historic Bill to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Disasters | by Sachi Kitajima Mulkey & Syris Valentine, GRIST | Truthout.org

Vermont Passes Historic Bill to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Disasters | by Sachi Kitajima Mulkey & Syris Valentine, GRIST | Truthout.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
If the bill becomes law, Vermont will be the first state to hold Big Oil accountable for damages caused by its products.
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EV charging "trees" ready for planting on a street near you | by Pail Ridden | NewAtlas.com

EV charging "trees" ready for planting on a street near you | by Pail Ridden | NewAtlas.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Back in March, not only did Gravity Technologies open the fastest EV charging station in the US, but the company also unveiled a super-quick curbside charger. Now a new on-street system has been revealed that will see "DEAP Trees" raising the charging game.
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Florida utilities grapple with unpredictable storms | by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | JaxToday.org

Florida utilities grapple with unpredictable storms | by Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida | JaxToday.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
The increased intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes is making storm preparation more difficult — and expensive.
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NWS debuts Heat Risk mapper | by Leslie Hudson, Storm Center | WUFT.org

NWS debuts Heat Risk mapper | by Leslie Hudson, Storm Center | WUFT.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
The National Weather Service is launching a new heat risk forecast to help people prepare for long or extreme heat events.
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MI: Massive solar farm being built in Muskegon County could power 40,000 homes | by Kayla Tucker | MLive.com

MI: Massive solar farm being built in Muskegon County could power 40,000 homes | by Kayla Tucker | MLive.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
The 1,900-acre solar farm is expected to generate 250 megawatts, which can power 40,000 homes.
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In a Sustained Drought, Water Solutions Grant Supports Agricultural Innovation in Rural Colorado | by Ilana Newman | DailyYonder.com

In a Sustained Drought, Water Solutions Grant Supports Agricultural Innovation in Rural Colorado | by Ilana Newman | DailyYonder.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Walk into Pueblo Seed and Food Co on a Friday afternoon in Cortez, Colorado, and you’ll be met with a wall full of bread that looks a little different
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Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today’s Urban Inferno | by Laura Hautala | Wired.com

Only the Hardiest Trees Can Survive Today’s Urban Inferno | by Laura Hautala | Wired.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
In a rapidly warming world, cities need more tree cover to stay cool—but only certain species can handle soaring temperatures, and often they aren’t native species.
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Elon Musk's plan to address the "very solvable" water scarcity crisis | by Loz Blain | NewAtlas.com

Elon Musk's plan to address the "very solvable" water scarcity crisis | by Loz Blain | NewAtlas.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Elon Musk dropped in on the 10th world Water Forum in Bali, Indonesia, and outlined a plan to solve humanity's growing water scarcity crisis. "The potential for solving any given water issue is very good," he told the assembled dignitaries.
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Ridiculously simple idea cuts cargo ship emissions by 17.3% in first trials | by Loz Blain | NewAtlas.com

Ridiculously simple idea cuts cargo ship emissions by 17.3% in first trials | by Loz Blain | NewAtlas.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
That's without any modification to the ships themselves, too. The ambitious 'Blue Visby Solution' proposes enormous fuel and emissions savings for cargo ships worldwide, simply by being smarter about speed and timing and eliminating inefficiencies.
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Rep. Maxwell Frost (FL, D) introduces bill to protect air passengers, crews from toxic fumes | by Mitch Perry | FloridaPhoenix.com

Rep. Maxwell Frost (FL, D) introduces bill to protect air passengers, crews from toxic fumes | by Mitch Perry | FloridaPhoenix.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Orlando-area Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost introduced federal legislation on Thursday that would require new aircraft to be built with electrical systems that provide clean, unpolluted air inside cabins. His measure also would phase out what is known as “bleed air” systems that expose pilots, flight attendants, and passengers to potentially inhaling toxic air while traveling […]
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FL Water Worries | Solutions: Four sustainable steps to preserving Florida’s freshwater | by Maya Erwin | WUFT.org

FL Water Worries | Solutions: Four sustainable steps to preserving Florida’s freshwater | by Maya Erwin | WUFT.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Protecting the Floridan Aquifer — the main source of our drinking water — is arguably the most important conservation step going forward.
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2024 will be the most active hurricane season in the Atlantic | by Rebecca Hersher | NPR.org

2024 will be the most active hurricane season in the Atlantic | by Rebecca Hersher | NPR.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
The National Hurricane Center is predicting the largest number of storms ever forecast for the Atlantic, putting tens of millions of Americans at risk.
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MA: ‘Hope I’m going to live that long’: Land conservation program leaves applicants in limbo | by Martha Bebinger | WBUR News | WBUR.org

MA: ‘Hope I’m going to live that long’: Land conservation program leaves applicants in limbo | by Martha Bebinger | WBUR News | WBUR.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
In Massachusetts, preserving more forests, fields and wetlands is a critical way the state plans to slow climate change. But a popular land conservation program leaves many property owners in limbo. They apply, spend $5,000-$15,000 on surveys, appraisals and legal fees and then wait. "I might die before this is done," said one applicant.
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Is Colorado Really the Clean Energy Leader It Claims to Be? | by Jennifer Oldham | The American Prospect | Prospect.org

Is Colorado Really the Clean Energy Leader It Claims to Be? | by Jennifer Oldham | The American Prospect | Prospect.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
A campaign touting the oil and gas industry’s environmental progress says its energy-producing hydrocarbons are very clean, but not all of its claims can be verified.
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'Absolute miracle' breakthrough provides recipe for zero-carbon cement | by Michael Irving | NewAtlas.com

'Absolute miracle' breakthrough provides recipe for zero-carbon cement | by Michael Irving | NewAtlas.com | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Concrete and steel production are major sources of CO2 emissions, but a new solution from Cambridge could recycle both at the same time. Throwing old concrete into steel-processing furnaces not only purifies iron but produces “reactivated cement” as a byproduct. If done using renewable energy, the…
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"No longer necesssary": State of FL begins repealing renewable energy goals | by News Service of Florida | WUFT.org

"No longer necesssary": State of FL begins repealing renewable energy goals | by News Service of Florida | WUFT.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
Carrying out a controversial law signed last week by Gov. Ron DeSantis, officials have started moving to repeal state renewable-energy goals.
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FL Water Worries | Bottled water usage raises environmental concerns | by Maya Erwin | WUFT.org

FL Water Worries | Bottled water usage raises environmental concerns | by Maya Erwin | WUFT.org | @The Convergence of ICT, the Environment, Climate Change, EV Transportation & Distributed Renewable Energy | Scoop.it
All across the University of Florida campus, people can find one consistent item: bottled water.
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