Headline News:
- “Okanagan Company Braves High Winds With High Hopes Of Renewable Energy In Nunavut” • Spearheaded by the Arctic Research Foundation, the project titled Naurvik, Inuktut for “growing place,” consists of two sea cans outfitted to grow vegetables that proponents hope will help ease Arctic food costs. They are powered by the wind. [KelownaNow]
Sea can and wind turbine (Contributed photo)
- “Documents Show Scientists’ Revolt At Trump’s ‘Crazy’ Hurricane Claims” • A flurry of emails from NOAA’s top officials and scientists shows their consternation and alarm after President Trump falsely claimed Hurricane Dorian could hit Alabama. The emails were released in response to Freedom of Information Act requests. [The Sydney Morning Herald]
- “It’s Time For Solar And Wind To Fight Back In Fossil’s War On Renewables” • Fossil-fuel companies are doing all they can to thwart the development of renewable energy, one renewables developer said this week, but renewables now have the clout to fight back. It’s a pitched battle because both industries are forcing new megawatts into a shrinking market. [Forbes]
- “Allegiant Stadium To Be Powered By Renewable Sources” • After NV Energy saw 10 companies make moves to leave in 2018, the Nevada utility started to offer long-term deals with reduced energy prices. Allegiant Stadium had been given authority to leave NV Energy, but instead will use its renewable resources to power its facility. [Las Vegas Review-Journal]
- “Super Bowl LIV Will Feature Recyclable And Compostable Products” • If you buy a Bud Light at this year’s game, it will be served in a recyclable aluminum cup made by Ball. Aluminum can be recycled many times. In fact, three quarters of all the aluminum ever produced in the US is still being used, according to a report by Ad Week. [CleanTechnica]
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