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Some amazing numbers from Australia . #renewables #solar
February 5, 2026 at 6:42 AM
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CDC says each year, more than 400 Americans die from unintentional #CO poisoning not linked to fires, more than 100,000 visit an emergency department, & more than 14,000 are hospitalized. Eliminate problem with #energy efficient heat & hot #water pumps , #ESS and or V2H #battery storage & generation
February 2, 2026 at 3:20 AM
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#Europe will ramp up offshore #wind in a push for #energy independence. In 2019 got 60 percent NG from #Russia , By 2025 down to 8 percent but US LNG rose from 4 to 39 percent. Though not as cheap as its onshore cousin , offshore there's great potential.

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Morris Matters - Europe to Ramp Up Offshore Wind in Push for Energy Independence
Europe to Ramp Up Offshore Wind in Push for Energy Independence E360 Digest January 27, 2026 A group of European leaders pledged Monday to build 100 gigawatts of offshore wind, enough to power more t...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:28 AM
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Many are applauding EPA action to eliminate #animal testing by 2035. This was actually in the works during
Trump first term but pulled back under Biden. #Vegan #cosmetics
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Morris Matters - Many Applauding EPA’s Action to Eliminate Animal Testing by 2035
Many Applauding EPA’s Action to Eliminate Animal Testing by 2035 January 23, 2026 Contact Information EPA Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON – Yesterday, U.S. Environmental Protection Administrat...
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February 2, 2026 at 2:06 AM
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EPA is currently seeking applicants for #environment grants. Full details here:

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Morris Matters - EPA Seeks Applicants for Enviro Education Grants
EPA Seeks Applicants for Enviro Education Grants January 26, 2026 Contact Information EPA Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON – U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced up to $3.2 mil...
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February 2, 2026 at 1:42 AM
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In the NE it is natural gas that is currently producing high #electricity and #energy bills. In #Arkansas it is another #fossilfuel that is the culprit. #Coal .

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Morris Matters - Arkansas PSC Opens Door For Higher Electricity Bills
Arkansas PSC Opens Door For Higher Electricity Bills Governor-appointed commissioners allow SWEPCO to raise rates by 23% Little Rock, Arkansas — Yesterday, as the region focused on an impending winter...
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February 1, 2026 at 8:03 AM
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This author thinks that the MEGA #dam is not about #hydroelectricity but serves as a hidden weapon for #China

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Morris Matters - Mother of all mega-dams is China’s hidden weapon
Mother of all mega-dams is China’s hidden weapon by Brahma Chellaney, opinion contributor - 01/22/26 8:00 AM ET New disclosures reveal that China’s planned super-dam on the Yarlung Tsangpo — the w...
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February 1, 2026 at 7:36 AM
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This writer opines that the #electricity sector is in crisis due to data centers and AI . He questions however, #NewHamshire attempt at a solution.

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Morris Matters - Can New Hampshire’s HB 672 serve as a model for other states grappling with
Can New Hampshire’s HB 672 serve as a model for other states grappling with data center load? The short answer is no. Rao Konidena Sep 30, 2025 Mr. Fisher and Mr. Lyons’ opinion piece in the Wall Stre...
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February 1, 2026 at 7:18 AM
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Writers account of excruciating #dengue fever episode and warns that #climatechange is allowing it to spread quickly. #globalwarming #health

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Morris Matters - Brush with dengue was excruciating, what's even scarier is how fast it’s s
Brush with dengue was excruciating, what's even scarier is how fast it’s spreading As temperatures rise and rains become more intense, the world’s becoming more hospitable to mosquitoes and the diseas...
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February 1, 2026 at 7:03 AM
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A great historical review of and warning about #dollars and deficits from the University of Texas.
Economic fallout could be severe if the U.S. dollar falls from dominance as the world’s reserve #currency. #economy
#BRIC

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Morris Matters - History offers warning on dollar and deficits
History offers warning on dollar and deficits Economic fallout could be severe if the U.S. dollar falls from dominance as the world’s reserve currency Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Texas at...
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February 1, 2026 at 6:38 AM
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University finds that most #women in #STEM feel like frauds!
#science #technology #engineering #math

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Morris Matters - Most women in STEM feel like frauds, new study shows
Most women in STEM feel like frauds, new study shows 97.5% of women in STEM graduate programs report at least a moderate level of impostor experiences Peer-Reviewed Publication Binghamton University...
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January 30, 2026 at 8:22 AM
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I hope you do not get freaked out by this story 😝 Scientists say 2 #viruses may become the next public #health threats.

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Morris Matters - Scientists say two viruses may become next public health threats
Scientists say two viruses may become next public health threats
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January 30, 2026 at 8:09 AM
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Here in the NE we all remember the #wildfire smoke that came from #canada . Researchers say that it worsened pediatric #asthma . BTW #diesel #school buses do as well.
#health

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Morris Matters - Canadian wildfire smoke worsened pediatric asthma in US NE
Canadian wildfire smoke worsened pediatric asthma in US NE First study of wildfire smoke’s effects on children with asthma in the Northeast reveals growing health risks for the region as climate chan...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:48 AM
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Nanotubes #power a new generation of flexible #solar panels.
#renewables

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Morris Matters - Carbon nanotubes power a new generation of flexible solar panels
Carbon nanotubes power a new generation of flexible solar panels News Release 10-Dec-2025 Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Surrey Perovskite solar cells can be made not only more robust but...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:31 AM
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#Scientists find that mineral dust, aerosols, and #algae are accelerating the melting of the #Greenland ice sheet. #climatechange #globalwarming

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Morris Matters - Mineral dust accelerating melting of Greenland ice sheet
Mineral dust accelerating melting of Greenland ice sheet Study reveals that airborne dust promotes algae growth that speeds glacial melt Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Waterloo News Release...
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January 30, 2026 at 7:12 AM
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If you live in the Northeast, particularly #NewYork State, don't blame your recent high #utility bills on #renewables #energy. Many talk show hosts & #politicians wrongly blame a so called " #green scam" in order to further their flawed agenda. Here's the truth.
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Morris Matters - Don't Blame Renewables for Your High Utility Bills
January 26, 2026 by Morris Matters (Updated) Here in the Northeast, lots of people have been complaining about high utility bills. Listening to area talk shows, people seem to have ignored the warnin...
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January 27, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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If you live in the Northeast, particularly #NewYork State, do not blame your recent high #utility bills on #renewables #energy. Information to put this in perspective .

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Morris Matters - Don't Blame Renewables for Your High Utility Bills
January 25, 2026 by Morris Matters Here in the Northeast, lots of people have been complaining about high utility bills. Listening to area talk shows, people seem to have ignored the warnings , that ...
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January 26, 2026 at 8:46 AM
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In a peer reviewed publication, #scientists document the rise in temperature related #deaths in the US. #health #climatechange

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Morris Matters - Scientists document rise in temperature-related deaths in the US
Scientists document rise in temperature-related deaths in the US Mass General Brigham–led study’s findings signal a need to protect vulnerable groups in the face of extreme climate effects Peer-Revi...
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January 5, 2026 at 12:17 PM
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Lots of talk about increasing the duration of #Battery #Energy Storage Systems #BESS . In the Twin Cities of #Minnesota they are talking about seasonal underground energy storage! #renewables #sustainable

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Morris Matters - Seasonal Underground Energy Storage in Twin Cities
Seasonal Underground Energy Storage in Twin Cities "Researchers drilling under a college campus in the 1980s paved the way for an ambitious new project in the Twin Cities." "ST. PAUL, Minn. — Nearly ...
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January 5, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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@EPA and Army Corp of Engineers unveil new definition to protect #water resources and accelerate growth. #Agriculture

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Morris Matters - EPA & Army Corps Unveil Clear, Durable WOTUS Proposal
EPA & Army Corps Unveil Clear, Durable WOTUS Proposal Definition to Protect Water Resources, Accelerate Growth & Economic Opportunity November 17, 2025 Contact Information EPA Press Office (press@epa...
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January 5, 2026 at 11:41 AM
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The Fraud of #Plastic #Recycling . WOW this #environment and #climate group in a multi-part story, expresses outrage that society is still conned by the #fossilfuel industry and the myth of recycling plastics. Says litigation can lead to better solutions.

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Morris Matters - The Fraud of Plastic Recycling
The Fraud of Plastic Recycling How Big Oil and the plastics industry deceived the public for decades and caused the plastic waste crisis. February 2024 report by The Center for Climate Integrity ,...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:27 AM
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This University Professor thinks he knows why #wind farms attract so much misinformation and conspiracy theory. #renewables #energy

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Morris Matters - Why wind farms attract so much misinformation and conspiracy theory
Why wind farms attract so much misinformation and conspiracy theory by Marc Hudson, University of Sussex When Donald Trump recently claimed, during what was supposed to be a press conference about an ...
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January 3, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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These writers maintain that we have what's necessary to reliably #power the data center boom and they strongly say it is not #coal . #fossilfuels #energy

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Morris Matters - We Have What’s Needed to Reliably Power Data Center Boom, and It’s Not Coal
Shares We Have What’s Needed to Reliably Power Data Center Boom, and It’s Not Coal Plants A range of clean, resilient solutions can help us meet the electrical needs of our growing digital economy whi...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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@Waymo learns lessons from the PG&E #power outage. This is their chance to give their POV. #transportation #ElectricVehicle

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Morris Matters - Waymo Learns Lessons from the PG&E Outage
Waymo Learns Lessons from the PG&E Outage . By The Waymo Team At Waymo, our mission is to be the world’s most trusted driver. We know trust is built through consistent behavior over time—earned throu...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:33 AM
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@EPA ED says #NewYork State's push for #battery #Energy Storage Systems ignoring legitimate local safety concerns.
Fact Check : Unfortunately, Commissioner Zeldin does not make a distinction between old and new #technology reducing or eliminating fires .

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Morris Matters - EPA Says New York State’s Push for (BESS) Ignoring Legitimate Local Safety
EPA Says New York State’s Push for (BESS) Ignoring Legitimate Local Safety Concerns August 19, 2025 Contact Information EPA Press Office ([email protected]) WASHINGTON - Following U.S. Environmental Prote...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM