The impact of man-made noises in the ocean — such as those from oil drilling and wind farm construction — on marine mammals has long been a subject of scientific inquiry. Researchers in Norway embarked on a study utilizing captured Minke whales to delve into this issue, but the project has encountered controversy, with animal

Sep 13

In a move that aims to safeguard communities across the United States from the increasing threats of climate impacts and other hazards, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the designation of nearly 500 Community Disaster Resilience Zones. These newly designated zones grant priority access to federal funding aimed at fortifying these areas against

Sep 7

As the United States aims to embrace the next generation of renewable energy, advanced technology takes center stage in propelling ambitious projects forward. Orion, a new vessel originating from Belgium that was christened last year, has been dispatched to the U.S. shores with the task of constructing a wind farm situated 35 miles off the

Aug 24

As the 2024 election cycle begins to unfold, the role of artificial intelligence (AI) is gaining prominence, but concerns are growing about its potential impact on democratic processes. The United Nations (UN) has expressed apprehension, particularly due to the proliferation of deepfake technology that some within the organization have labeled “the greatest threat to democracy.”

Aug 23

Touted by the Environmental Protection Agency as “the most significant climate legislation in U.S. history,” the Inflation Reduction Act also contains a variety of concessions to Big Oil companies. Buried within the legislation is a set of provisions that ties the advancement of some future renewable energy projects to increased American oil and gas production.

Aug 16

Editor’s note: You can access Straight Arrow News’ first special report on wind energy here. You can expect our next report on the topic in September 2023 at SAN.com and the SAN mobile app. Offshore wind power has arrived in the U.S. In the coming decade, hundreds of giant spinning turbines will work to capture

Aug 15

In an effort to combat climate change, the U.S. government has launched an initiative aimed at catalyzing the burgeoning carbon removal industry. The Energy Department has recently unveiled a 1.2 billion plan that will attempt to establish a market for removing carbon dioxide already present in the atmosphere, with an initial focus on constructing the

Aug 11

Wind energy is facing a multi-billion dollar setback that some in the sector are calling the “industry’s first crisis.” New reports from The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post point to problems with public approval and financing. These issues have resulted in 10 planned offshore wind projects spanning along the coasts of the United

Aug 8

In the vast landscapes of the Midwest and Great Plains, wind energy has found a pathway for development. However, a new frontier for renewable energy is emerging on the horizon in the form of offshore wind turbines in the United States. The Biden administration has set an ambitious target to deploy up to 30 gigawatts

Jul 26

The conflict in Ukraine, which began more than a year and a half ago, shows no signs of abating even as Ukrainian forces have initiated their counteroffensive against Russia. Recent actions by the U.S. government indicate that the war is expected to carry on for some time. “We want to make sure that the Ukrainians

Jul 25

Seven of the top artificial intelligence (AI) companies have voluntarily agreed to develop their technology responsibly. They committed to focusing on “safety, security, and trust.” Representatives from Amazon, Anthropic, Google, Inflection, Meta, Microsoft, and OpenAI met at the White House on Tuesday, July 18, to announce their commitments. The companies agreed to several terms, including:

Jul 21

A trial date has been set for former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case and it’s being called a compromise. The government requested the trial begin in December, but Trump’s team asked to push the proceeding until after the 2024 election. A federal judge met the two sides in the middle, setting the proceedings for

Jul 21

A Russian missile attack in the western Ukrainian city of Lviv killed five people on Thursday, July 6. The strike hit a residential building in Lviv, which is about 40 miles from the border with Poland. The city of Lviv has been a hub for humanitarian aid and refugees since the start of the war,

Jul 6