"During a BSEE-directed unannounced exercise in the Gulf of Mexico," by the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement BSEE (Public Domain).

Hegseth Invokes National Security in Seeking to Exempt Gulf Oil & Gas Activities from Endangered…

‘God Squad’ federal panel to meet next week to address exemption request. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump Administration has invoked “national security concerns” to justify exempting all oil and gas exploration and drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), according to a legal filing. The declaration, … [continued]

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Armstrong Templok Shows Potential For Thermal Energy Storage With Phase Change Materials

While exploring the exhibits at the New York Build Expo, I came across the Armstrong booth. Initially, nothing particularly interesting stood out. It just looked like traditional acoustic ceiling tiles. However, I asked if they had anything new and relevant to clean technology, and they pointed me to their new … [continued]

Early Wins for the Social Media Ban, New Survey Claims. But the Full Picture Is…

Australia’s world-first national legislation to restrict access to social media accounts for children under 16 years old has been in force for about three months. New data from a survey of 1,070 Australian adults provides tantalising evidence of some positive effects. The YouGov survey found many parents had noticed several positive behavioural … [continued]

Cutting imported fuel use can lower Hawaiʻi’s energy bills, reduce volatility, and keep billions of dollars circulating inside the local economy.

From Fuel Shock to Financial Stability in Hawaiʻi

Iran and the Strait of Hormuz are not abstractions for Hawaiʻi. They are a reminder that the state still buys its energy from global fuel markets it does not control. The International Energy Agency described 2022 as the first truly global energy crisis, and recent reporting on the Gulf shock … [continued]