Category: Outdoor Practices

County real estate remains a focus for Grand Traverse County commissioners as the board Wednesday approved a lease for a new home for MSU Extension and refined design decisions for Project Alpha, the planned expansion of the county's LaFranier Road campus. Commissioners also heard an update from county Parks and Facilities Director John Chase about… Continue reading County commissioners approve new MSU-E house near Alpha Design project

The first of two public hearings on development standards for solar energy systems in agricultural areas and a proposed amendment for aircraft hangars to allow accessory use in licensed aviation communities were discussed at the Marion County Commission's November 4, 2025 meeting. OCALA, FL (352today.com) – The Marion County Board of County Commissioners held the… Continue reading Marion Commission Considers Agricultural Zoning Changes for Solar and Aircraft

The “solar sharer” offer, due to be available from July next year, aims to encourage households to use more electricity in the middle of the day – when solar energy is plentiful. Energy Minister Chris Bowen said he hoped the initiative would benefit the grid by providing relief during peak periods. “We are a solar… Continue reading Australians have been promised three free hours of solar power per day. What you need to know | energy

Kommunalkredit Austria AG's latest investment round will support the expansion of the nationwide PV project pipeline in Germany and strengthen the scalability of GIGA.GREEN's business model. Picture: https://www.globalnewslines.com/uploads/2025/11/cb5ee124134400184a666d64274aa143.jpg GIGA.GREEN [https://www.giga.green/en]a leading provider of commercial solar energy, is pleased to announce the successful completion of a $30 million revolving investment facility with Kommunalkredit Austria AG. This… Continue reading GIGA.GREEN secures 30 million euros in financing for the expansion

“The dramatic advances and access to high-quality solar technology that can power more than just light bulbs to highly energy-intensive processing plants have led more and more Nigerians to view off-grid solar energy as the most affordable, reliable and long-lasting source of energy,” says Onyenso. Solar energy, once considered a luxury for wealthy households, is… Continue reading The Light at the End of the Grid: Sparking a Solar Revolution in Nigeria

COP30 is the United Nations climate conference taking place in Belem, Brazil, from November 10th to 22nd, 2025. UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs) take place every year and are the world's only multilateral decision-making forum on climate change, in which almost all countries in the world take part. To put it simply, the COP is… Continue reading UN Climate Change Conference (COP30)

Roofers face many potential health risks on the jobsite that go beyond just working at heights. One of the most dangerous and unfortunately more common substances is asbestos. Once praised for its durability and fire safety properties in construction, decades of health research show proven links to chronic disease. Asbestos control is a serious problem… Continue reading VIDEO: Asbestos Reduction on Commercial Roofs

The solar system will cover around 20% of the ship's onboard electricity needs. Photo credit: Wattlab Dutch company Wattlab has completed the first full installation of its solar power system on a diesel-electric marine vessel. It has been installed 44 solar power systems with a total capacity of 79 kWp on Vertom's new 7.280 dwt… Continue reading Wattlab installs first full-fledged solar system on a seagoing ship

While many major cities have adopted “cool roof” standards to help residents save money and beat the heat, the Pacific Northwest is lagging behind — even though one sustainability leader is determined to change that. Katie Kaku, senior technical director for Global Heat Reductions, is working to raise awareness of how light-colored roofing materials can… Continue reading “This is a change that we can implement immediately”

Architecture firm BIG has announced a milestone in the ongoing construction of parks along New York's East River with a wood-clad building with integrated solar infrastructure. The Solar One Environmental Education Center is a two-story, wood-clad building in Stuyvesant Cove Park designed to harvest solar energy and store it for emergencies. Above: BIG completed the… Continue reading BIG completes solar education center in East River Park in New York