87 m. ago Agrivoltaics study reveals potential solution to land competition between agriculture and solar energy

Can agriculture and solar energy work together instead of competing? A study led by Maddalena Curioni, Nikolas Galli, Giampaolo Manzolini and Maria Cristina Rulli, researchers in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Energy at the Politecnico di Milano, sheds new light on the potential of agrivoltaics. Published in the journal Earth's Future, the paper analyzes how the coexistence of photovoltaic panels and agricultural crops can help solve the global conflict over land use.

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1 hour ago Smart skies: New methods for UAVs to navigate where GPS fails

Navigating drones in environments without reliable Global Positioning System (GPS) signals remains a significant challenge for modern aerospace technology. A new study addresses methods for Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) localization in GPS-denied areas, exploring both absolute and relative localization techniques.

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2 h. ago EPA to fire or reassign more than 450 staffers working on environmental justice, DEI

EPA to fire or reassign more than 450 staffers working on environmental justice, DEI  The Washington Post

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2 h. ago 3 Adams Case Prosecutors Resign Rather Than Express Regret to Justice Dept.

They had been placed on administrative leave after refusing to abandon the corruption case against Mayor Eric Adams. “We will not confess wrongdoing when there was none,” they wrote.

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3 h. ago Walz staffer accused of vandalizing Teslas might not face charges: report

A Minnesota man accused of vandalizing at least six Teslas, which resulted in thousands of dollars in damage, will likely be spared from facing criminal charges.

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4 h. ago Experiences in urban environments: Study is first to use VR to understand pedestrian stress

A large-scale study led by Bilal Farooq, civil engineering professor at Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU), is the first of its kind to use virtual reality (VR) to study pedestrian interactions and street crossing behaviors. The research pioneers the use of neurophysiological sensors to better understand pedestrian experiences in urban environments. The work is published in the journal Transportation Research Part C: Emerging Technologies.

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4 h. ago EPA to fire or reassign nearly 300 staffers working on environmental justice, DEI

EPA to fire or reassign nearly 300 staffers working on environmental justice, DEI  The Washington Post

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4 h. ago Walgreens to Pay $300 Million Settlement for Role in Opioid Crisis

Walgreens has agreed to pay up to $350 million in a settlement with the DOJ, which accused the pharmacy giant of knowingly filling millions of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, and submitting false claims to the federal government. The post Walgreens to Pay $300 Million Settlement for Role in Opioid Crisis appeared first on Breitbart.

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6 h. ago Trump Administration Continues to Defy Judge’s Orders in Abrego Garcia Case, Lawyers Say

In refusing to reveal much of anything about the administration’s efforts, department lawyers insisted the information constituted state secrets that needed to be protected.

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7 h. ago Likely Dem gubernatorial candidate in key swing state praises DEI at Sharpton event: 'Stay woke'

Nevada's Democratic attorney general attended an Al Shaprton event earlier this month and touted the importance of DEI while telling the audience to "stay woke."

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8 h. ago Environmental Review Available for 3700 California Street in Presidio Heights, San Francisco

Environmental Review Available for 3700 California Street in Presidio Heights, San Francisco  San Francisco YIMBY

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9 h. ago WATCH: Nearly 300 people evacuated from Delta plane after engine fire

Passengers were forced to go down emergency slides after the jet engine caught fire before takeoff on the tarmac at the Orlando airport.

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11 h. ago Trump Energy chief recounts evolution of US environs over 55 'Earth Days': ‘A handily energized society works'

Energy Secretary Chris Wright celebrated the 55th anniversary of Earth Day by contrasting how the environment looked before and after "handily-energized society."

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11 h. ago We used to agree on Earth Day. Political division has changed the environmental priorities

We used to agree on Earth Day. Political division has changed the environmental priorities  Los Angeles Times

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11 h. ago We used to agree on Earth Day. Political division has changed environmental priorities

We used to agree on Earth Day. Political division has changed environmental priorities  Los Angeles Times

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12 h. ago Trump Administration Deploys EEOC in Fight Against Law Firms and DEI Efforts

The Trump administration has deployed the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in its effort to seek retribution against corporate law firms.

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13 h. ago South Korea's LG Energy Solution exits from $8.4bn Indonesia project

South Korea's LG Energy Solution said Tuesday it had withdrawn from a multibillion-dollar project to build electric batteries in Indonesia, citing a range of issues including the "investment environment."

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19 h. ago Sen. Banks Fries Rep. Bacon After Hegseth Attack: 'Deciding Vote ... to Keep DEI in Military'

Sen. Jim Banks (R-IN) blasted Rep. Don Bacon (R-NE), his former colleague on the House Armed Services Committee (HASC), after Bacon played up recent establishment media attacks on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The post Sen. Banks Fries Rep. Bacon After Hegseth Attack: ‘Deciding Vote … to Keep DEI in Military’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 h. ago A vision for greener schools: How unions are leading the charge for climate justice in the United States

A vision for greener schools: How unions are leading the charge for climate justice in the United States  Education International

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20 h. ago Indiana Evangelicals Are Focusing on Creation Care With Environmental Work

A cluster of evangelical groups in the state is pushing for environmental action. Leaders say they’re following the biblical mandate to care for creation.

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