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Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable sources like wind and solar

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Houston pledges to get 100 percent of its energy from renewable solar power, and estimates the change will save more than $65million over seven years Houston will partner with NRG Energy to get all of its energy from solar  The plan will begin in July and last for five years, with two yearly extensions Houston … Read more

White House is preparing to wind DOWN coronavirus taskforce

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Members of the White House coronavirus task force that has drawn worldwide attention amid the outbreak are being told it is ‘winding down’ even as the number of U.S. deaths and infections are projected to rise.  The task force, which was put under the domain of Vice President Mike Pence only to have President Donald Trump take … Read more

White House is looking to wind DOWN coronavirus taskforce

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Members of the White House coronavirus task force that has drawn worldwide attention amid the outbreak are being told it is ‘winding down,’ according to a report. The task force, which was put under the domain of Vice President Mike Pence only to have President Donald Trump take over signature press briefings, has been meeting … Read more

Coronavirus UK: Wind farms may shut as TOO MUCH electricity

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National Grid may pay wind farms to SHUT DOWN as demand for electricity drops 20 per cent during pandemic with offices, schools and factories closed The National Grid predicts electricity demand could fall by up to 20 per cent Homes are using more electricity but industry is using significantly less  Too little demand can cause … Read more

Engineers create rugged cylindrical wind turbines to harvest energy while withstanding typhoons 

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Engineers create durable new wind turbines that can harvest energy from typhoons and withstand gusts of up to 156mph because they use spinning cylinders instead of blades Engineers in Japan are preparing a radical new wind turbine for release It’s built with rotating cylinders, which are more durable than traditional blades In 2017, a prototype … Read more

Bleu the golden retriever ‘sings’ along to wind chimes 

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Dog chorus! Bleu the golden retriever ‘sings’ along to wind chimes Four-year-old Bleu was filmed ‘singing’ along in Wilmington, North Carolina Bleu first started showing her fascination with chimes at only five-months old Bleu rubs her head against the chimes, causing them to start ringing By Jemma Carr For Mailonline Published: 20:47 GMT, 5 March … Read more

Onshore wind farms revived: Turbines are to receive a cash boost in reversal of David Cameron policy

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Onshore wind farms revived: Turbines are to receive a cash boost as ministers perform dramatic reversal of David Cameron policy in bid to reduce UK’s greenhouse gas emissions Ministers will free up public cash to help Britain cut greenhouse gases Government says wind and solar can take part in low-carbon power auctions They aim to … Read more

Melanie Sykes remains chic despite being met by a strong gust of wind when out for a stroll

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Melanie Sykes remains chic as she FaceTimes despite being met by a strong gust of wind By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 15:39 GMT, 28 February 2020 | Updated: 15:39 GMT, 28 February 2020 She is rarely seen looking anything but immaculate with her flawless sense of style.  And Melanie Sykes appeared in high … Read more

As Marcus cuts from 1.5%, there’s an ill wind blowing for savers

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You can still get a 1.5% savings rate despite the Marcus cut, but there’s an ill wind blowing for savers, says SIMON LAMBERT By Simon Lambert for Thisismoney.co.uk Published: 06:00 BST, 5 September 2019 | Updated: 08:48 BST, 5 September 2019 Whether a 1.5 per cent savings rate can fall under the banner of all … Read more