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In a landmark shift, governments around the world are increasingly emphasizing the direct links between climate change and the collapse of biodiversity. This interconnectedness, which…
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Climate Change Concerns Among Canadian Farmers
Climate change is profoundly affecting Canadian agriculture, with farmers across the country expressing diverse concerns based on regional experiences and political perspectives. A recent poll…
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Paris Olympics: Balancing Sustainability with Climate Change Challenges
As the Paris Olympics approach, organizers are emphasizing sustainability amid growing concerns about the impacts of climate change on sports. The 2024 Summer Games aim…
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New Hampshire's New Solar Incentives
New Hampshire enacted a new law that brings substantial changes to its solar energy landscape. The legislation introduces enhanced solar incentives for cities while discontinuing…
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Hydro-Québec planning to reduce number of power outages in 2024
Montreal, Quebec - The city of Montreal slowly heals and regains power after the recent ice storm wreaked havoc on its infrastructure. While significant progress…
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New York Announces Two Offshore Wind Project Awards, to Deliver Clean Power in 2026
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a significant step forward in New York's clean energy future with the conditional awarding of contracts for two offshore wind…
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Pennsylvania’s Yaw Bill
In a significant move for Pennsylvania’s energy sector, State Senator Gene Yaw has introduced a transformative piece of legislation aimed at modernizing the state's approach…
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Nexamp and Walmart Expand Community Solar Partnership
Nexamp, a leading developer in community solar, has joined forces with Walmart once again to expand access to renewable energy. The two companies have announced…
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Lineman Safety
Lineman Safety during a Wildfire
If you wanted to create a recipe for disaster, the beginning of the 2021 wildfire season would be a good place to start. Nearly 90%…
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Electrical Safety in the Field
Protecting utility workers using mobile technologies BY TOM OCONNOR, Panasonic Solutions for Business Nearly every lineman has heard of a colleague who has been injured—or…
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Human Factors on the Line: Fatigue, Complacency, and Decision Making at Height
How Real Incidents Actually Take Shape
Most serious line incidents do not begin with a dramatic failure or an obvious violation of rules. They begin…
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Fall Protection Becomes Mandatory
New regulation removes “optional” to increase worker safety BY CRAIG FIRL, Capital Safety The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) published updated rules and…
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Since 1952 Tallman has been Setting the Standard for Linemen
At Tallman Equipment, we are an employee-owned company that provides tools, equipment, and services for the construction and maintenance of Electrical Transmission and distribution infrastructure.…
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