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"With its very real and devastating impact on our communities today, including the terrible flooding we saw in Vermont this summer, and the existential threat it poses to our future generations, it is easy to feel overwhelmed by the issue of climate change," Sen.
Bernie Sanders says of climate change, but "we cannot give in to despair."
That's why he says he's "glad to be able to mark some good news: The establishment of a solar research and training facility that will provide research and training opportunities to Vermont's students, faculty, and solar workforce, while putting Vermont on the cutting edge of researching, testing, and deploying solar energy."
Vermont Business Magazine reports the new solar array at the McNeil Generating Station in Burlington was built with $150,000 in federal funding from Sanders, as well as equipment donated by the federal government.
The array is expected to produce enough energy to power 500 homes and will help UVM students, faculty, and workers learn how to use solar panels, according to a press release.
"This exciting new projecta collaboration among higher education, public and private utilities, and a solar developer with support from local and federal governmentis an excellent example of the type of partnership, creativity, and leadership that allows us to forge meaningful progress on
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Aus4Innovation (A4I) is a 10-year $33.5 million government-funded program aimed at strengthening Vietnam's innovation system for inclusive and sustainable socioeconomic development."We create...more
The majority of the 18 Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in the Indo-Pacific are facing some level of debt risk.SIDS contribute less than 1 percent of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but are...more
How green walls are helping Saudi Arabia reimagine urban life amid water and climate challenges.Once a staple of ancient civilizations, green walls are making a comeback as a modern solution to...more
April is Jazz Appreciation Month at WEMU.April is also Black History Month at the radio station.The station's events calendar includes music, news, and real estate.Donate to the station by donating...more
'Water from Air' is a portable bottle printed in 3D that extracts water from the air without the need for electricity.The bottle is designed for environments without access to safe sources.It is a...more
The Arkansas Tri-Region Energy and Environment Innovation Coalition received an implementation grant from the Environmental Protection Agency through the federal Climate Pollution Reduction Grant...more
There were 177 submissions lodged in response to KAP's crocodile control and conservation bill 2025.The health, environment and innovation committee recommended the bill not be passed and was, Prof...more
Carbon Garden is a permanent installation that merges climate science, regenerative design, and emotional storytelling.Opening in July 2025, it invites visitors into a space where every tree, rock,...more
Helion Energy broke ground on Orion, the world's first commercial fusion power plant.The project is expected to deliver fusion-generated electricity to the grid by 2028.Helion's Orion site is located...more
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