New legislation pushes for efficient use of federal land in energy development
Two energy bills sponsored by Rep. Derrin Owens, R-Fountain Green, advanced unanimously from a Senate committee late last ...
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City of Portland approves land use statement for Zenith Energy despite opposition
The City of Portland has approved a land use statement for Zenith Energy, despite an attempt by city councilors to delay the ...
Portland approves controversial request for Zenith Energy, paving way for state permit
The city of Portland has approved a controversial land-use credential for Zenith Energy – a key step in the fuel company’s ...
Drought can hit almost anywhere: How 5 cities that nearly ran dry got water use under control
Cities across the normally wet Northeast scrambled to reduce water use amid a 2024 drought. It was a reminder that drought ...
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City Approves Zenith’s Land Use Request; Members of City Council Still Want Investigation
Zenith needed the city’s approval for a land use compatibility statement, or LUCS, to have a chance at continuing its ...
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Boston expands net-zero emissions requirements to new buildings, large additions
The zoning change requires most new buildings to be net zero when they open. The city previously set similar performance ...
Portland City Council grills top bureaucrat, grants him 11-month job extension
Michael Jordan, a powerful fixture within the city’s new form of government, will remain in his post through the end of the ...
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Drought can hit almost anywhere: How 5 cities that nearly ran dry got water use under control
This research was funded by the RAND Center for Climate and Energy Futures ... paying much attention to their water use. As global temperatures rise, cities throughout the U.S. are more likely ...
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Expo City Dubai master plan pre-certified in two globally recognised social and environmental sustainability systems
DUBAI – The Expo City Dubai master plan has attained two pre-certifications of globally recognised social and environmental ...
Waukee residents to vote on selling city-owned gas utility
Waukee residents will decide in a special election March 4 whether to sell the city-owned gas utility to MidAmerican Energy.
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Senate confirms fossil fuel CEO Chris Wright as energy secretary. He vows to ‘unleash’ US resources
“Chris Wright is a scientist who has dedicated his life to the study and use of energy. He believes in science and supports the research that will deliver the affordable, reliable and clean ...