Renewable energy zoning initiative expands to six states
An expanded renewable energy zoning database from the University of Michigan brings together more than 1,600 local ordinances from six Great Lakes states.
Apr 26, 2023
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Security
Major US pipeline halts operations after ransomware attack
The operator of a major pipeline system that transports fuel across the East Coast said Saturday it had been victimized by a ransomware attack and had halted all pipeline operations to deal with the threat. The attack is ...
May 8, 2021
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Software
Strengthening Puerto Rico's power grid
When Hurricane Maria, a Category 4 storm with 155-mph winds, made a direct hit on Puerto Rico in 2017, it ravaged the island's power grid and caused the longest blackout in U.S. history. Maria left many residents without ...
Aug 10, 2022
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Automotive
Hyundai and LG announce $4.3 billion plant in Georgia to build batteries for electric vehicles
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution announced Thursday they will build a $4.3 billion electric battery plant as part of Hyundai's new electric vehicle assembly plant in southeast Georgia.
May 26, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Garmin acknowledges cyberattack, doesn't mention ransomware
The GPS device maker Garmin Ltd. acknowledged Monday being victimized by a cyberattack last week that encrypted some of its systems, knocking its fitness tracking and pilot navigation services offline. It said systems would ...
Jul 27, 2020
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Security
Microsoft fixes cloud platform vulnerability after warning
Microsoft says it has fixed a flaw in its cloud computing platform that cybersecurity researchers warned could have enabled hackers to take over a cloud-based database product used by many big companies.
Aug 28, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
People need to see the benefits from local renewable energy projects, and that means jobs
The Australian government's investment roadmap for low-emissions technologies promises more taxpayers' money to the gas industry but fails to deliver the policy needed for people to support a transition to renewable energy.
Jun 19, 2020
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Cyberattack keeps Iowa's largest school district closed
An apparent cyberattack on Iowa's largest school district has led officials to cancel classes for 30,000 students for a second day as technicians scramble to protect data and restore the computer system, the district's leader ...
Jan 11, 2023
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Business
Kansas commits $304M to chip plant to lure federal funds
Kansas plans to give $304 million in taxpayer-funded incentives to a semiconductor company in its largest city to build a huge new factory, but the project won't go forward without funds the U.S. government has promised for ...
Feb 3, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Don't write off government algorithms: Responsible AI can produce real benefits
Algorithms have taken a lot of flak recently, particularly those being used by the government and other public bodies in the UK. The controversial algorithm used to award student grades caused a huge public outcry, but national ...
Sep 18, 2020
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