Science says many types of animals can serve as “umbrella species.” But donors and the public pay the most attention to tigers, orangutans and other charismatic megafauna.
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Two recent accidents in the energy sector — an oil spill in Louisiana and a wind turbine failure in New England — have generated starkly different responses from the impacted communities and government agencies that regulate the industries. The distinctions, so far, are separated by geography, culture and wealth, among … [continued]
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Projects Funded by the Investing in America Agenda Will Add Nearly 13 GW of Capacity to Support Increased Manufacturing, Data Centers, And Renewable Power While Catalyzing Nearly $10 Billion In Public-Private Investments, and Creating Thousands of Jobs RALEIGH, N.C. — In support of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda, … [continued]
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It was a bitter cold day on January 5, 2018, and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker had no choice. An Arctic air mass had descended on New England, causing temperatures in Boston to remain below 20 degrees Fahrenheit for a week. Outside, the windchill was negative 15 degrees, and the regional … [continued]
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