October 29 NEC Energy News
¶ “More Than One In Three Tree Species Are At Risk Of Going Extinct, Analysis Shows” • The world’s trees are in critical danger, with a staggering number of tree species teetering on the brink of extinction, according to a global analysis. The decade-long project found that more than one in three tree species are in danger of extinction. [CNN]
¶ “These Artificial Reefs Off A New York City Beach Help Sea Creatures” • Funded with $111 million in Sandy recovery money, the “Living Breakwaters” built about 1,000 feet (300 meters) off a beach were conceived to protect residents from storms. They also integrate “living” features of a natural breakwater to better shelter oysters, crabs and fish. [ABC News]
¶ “Proposed Lithium Mine Delights EV Enthusiasts But Troubles Some Environmental Groups” • There may be 40 million metric tons of lithium in a volcanic area on the border between Nevada and Oregon. Conservationists tried to block mining it, saying it would violate environmental laws. Native American activists say the site is sacred. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “Middlebury College Embraces Solar Power While Others Dither” • Vermont’s Middlebury College is a leader among American colleges and universities in sourcing electricity from renewable energy alternatives such as wind and solar power. In the meanwhile, other colleges line up to get money from the fossil fuels industry. [CleanTechnica]
¶ “13-GW Gulf Of Maine Auction To Get Underway” • The US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is holding a lease auction for eight areas off Maine and Massachusetts that can host a total of around 13 GW of offshore wind projects. The zones cover 827,886 acres in the Gulf of Maine, in lots ranging from 93,756 acres to 116,363 acres each. [reNews]
¶ “Meet America’s Secret Team Of Nuclear First Responders” • In a hangar at Joint Base Andrews, just outside of Washington, DC, one of the government’s most secretive groups gathered recently to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Though there were drinks, cake and speeches, right from the start, it was clear this was not an ordinary birthday party. [NPR]
¶ “An Investigation Of A Michigan Nuclear Power Plant Reveals Extensive Safety Issues” • Weeks after Michigan Gov Gretchen Whitmer’s announcement that the Palisades Nuclear Power Plant is set to reboot, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission continues to find alarming levels of equipment damage unexpectedly caused by the extended shutdown of the plant. [MSN]
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