Hawaiian Electric Draws Scrutiny in Search for What Sparked Maui Wildfire
The main utility serving Hawaii did not pre-emptively shut off power before high winds reached Maui, and power lines fell in the windstorm.
U.S. to Fund a $1.2 Billion Effort to Vacuum Greenhouse Gases From the Sky
Many scientists are skeptical of the technology, and environmentalists have criticized the approach.
Ecuador Country Analysis Brief
(Fri, 11 Aug 2023) Petroleum liquids and renewable energy, specifically hydroelectric energy, account for most of Ecuadorâs energy use. Ecuadorâs energy production increased by a compounded growth rate of 0.5% per year from 2011 to 2021, and renewables accounted for most of the increase. Ecuadorâs global share of petroleum and other liquids produced in 2021 was 0.6%, ranking fifth among oil producers in South America.
Gaza Protests Struggle to Gain Traction as Police Crack Down
Demonstrators’ efforts to rally against Hamas, including at protests on Monday, have been foiled by a heavy security presence.
U.S. Renewable Diesel Fuel and Other Biofuels Plant Production Capacity
(Mon, 07 Aug 2023) The <em>U.S. Renewable Diesel Fuel and Other Biofuels Plant Production Capacity</em> report contains data for U.S. renewable diesel fuel and other biofuels plants, as of January 1, 2023.
Annual Solar Photovoltaic Module Shipments Report
(Mon, 31 Jul 2023) This report contains summary data for the photovoltaic industry in the United States. Data include manufacturing, imports, and exports of modules in the United States and its territories. Summary data include volumes in peak kilowatts and average prices. Where possible, imports and exports are listed by country, and shipments to the United States are listed by state.
U.S. Hunts Chinese Malware That Could Disrupt American Military Operations
American intelligence officials believe the malware could give China the power to disrupt or slow American deployments or resupply operations, including during a Chinese move against Taiwan.
In Texas Border Towns, a ‘Dangerous Combination’ of Heat and Water Cutoffs
Trying to keep cool during a record-setting summer is a social divide for residents of low-income colonias, where running water can be in short supply.
The Big Number: 30,000
G.M. and other automakers will jointly spend at least $1 billion to build a North American network of electric vehicle chargers.
Supreme Court Clears the Way for Mountain Valley Pipeline as Appeal Moves Forward
A congressional measure on the pipeline, championed by Senator Joe Manchin and added to legislation to raise the debt limit, was intended to thwart legal challenges to the project.