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Global Warming's Heat Threatens Youth
Global warming is not only a distant concern for the future but a pressing reality today, especially for the younger generations. As climate change intensifies,…
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Canadian Premiers Confront Escalating Climate Change Disasters
Canadian premiers are facing unprecedented challenges as climate change-related disasters become increasingly frequent and severe. Recent extreme weather events have forced leaders across the country…
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New York Offshore Wind Project Approved for Transmission Work
New York City is taking another step closer to realizing its first offshore wind project, as the state’s Public Service Commission has granted final approval…
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Wisconsin Expands Solar Energy with New 250 MW Darien Solar Farm
Wisconsin is significantly boosting its renewable energy capacity with the development of the Darien Solar Farm, a 250-megawatt (MW) solar project located in Walworth County.…
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Climate Change Threatens Canadian Wildlife and Winter Habitats
As climate change accelerates, its effects on wildlife across the globe are becoming increasingly evident. In Canada, one of the countries most affected by warming…
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New England’s 100-Hour Battery Boosts Offshore Wind
New England is setting ambitious goals to enhance its offshore wind energy capacity with the introduction of a groundbreaking 100-hour battery storage system. This innovative…
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FERC Order 1920: A Balancing Act for State and Federal Power in Transmission Planning
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Order 1920 has been a topic of debate in the energy industry. The order grants states more authority over…
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Lineman Safety
Keeping the Lineman and His Work Site Safe
Line-construction contractors can do their best to train the management, offer safety training and equipment and trust the foremen who are appointed to a job,…
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How Dangerous is Linemen Work?
Many occupations pose risks to workers, but few match the dangers that linemen face daily. Linemen play a critical role in maintaining and restoring the…
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Benefiting from OHSMS Systems
How to protect workers with an occupational health and safety management system
BY IVANA STRGACIC, Strategies for the Environment Inc.
Reliability (that is, keeping the…
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Safe Grounding in Substations
How to guard utility personnel from shock hazards BY JEFF JOWETT, Megger In the power industry, safety is just as important a function as performance.…
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Keeping the Lineman and His Work Site Safe
Line-construction contractors can do their best to train the management, offer safety training and equipment and trust the foremen who are appointed to a job,…
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