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2024-03-23 Renewable Energy Resources Act The Renewable Energy Resources Act of 1980 or Renewable Energy Initiatives (REI) is legislation passed by the 96th U.S. Congress to incentivize the use of renewable energy resources. It was enacted with five other acts by the Energy Security Act of 1980. Stub Starlighsky (5113)
2024-03-08 NDHU College of Environmental Studies and Oceanography (School of Environmental Studies and Oceanography of National Dong Hwa University (NDHU)) NDHU College of Environmental Studies and Oceanography (NDHU CESO; Chinese: 國立東華大學環境暨海洋學院; pinyin: Dōnghuá Huánjìng Jì Hǎiyáng Xuéyuàn) is an interdisciplinary school of Environmental Studies and Oceanography of National Dong Hwa University (NDHU). Founded in 2009, NDHU CESO is formed as Taiwan's first school for Environmental Studies through merger of Graduate Institute of Natural Resources Management, Graduate Institute of Environmental Policy, Graduate Institute of Ecological and Env ... C Decasurger (1615)
2024-05-19 List of Brazil tornadoes in 2024 This article documents all tornadoes confirmed by the "REVOT/PRETS (PREVOTS)" group, SAHMI or various meteorological offices or universities across Brazil during 2024. Unlike the United States, both the original Fujita Scale and the Enhanced Fujita Scale are used to rank tornadoes across the country. Start Goetikon (124)
2024-05-29 CEN/TC 264 (technical decision making body within the CEN system) CEN/TC 264 (CEN Technical Committee 264) is a technical decision-making body within the CEN system working on standardization in the field of air quality in the European Union. Its goal is to develop functional standards, and methods for air quality characterisation of emissions, ambient air, indoor air, gases in and from the ground and deposition, in particular measurement methods for air pollutants (for examp ... Start Stratokumulus (35)
2024-02-22 Geothermal power in South Korea Geothermal power in South Korea remains largely untapped due to geological constraints, as the country lacks the high-temperature resources typically associated with active volcanoes or significant tectonic activities. Instead, the focus has shifted towards the direct use of geothermal energy through ground-source or geothermal heat pumps (GSHPs), with the installed capacity reaching approximately 1.685 GWth by the end of 2022. Start LandAndTree (2007)
2024-05-30 1898 Ambon earthquake On January 6, 1898, a large earthquake devastated Ambon Island. Damage was easily observed all over the 743km2 island. Photographs taken before and after the event show extensive damage to Fort Victoria Hospital and numerous other buildings (see photos in Naamloze, 1989). Stub Inharmswayhelp (17)
2024-06-08 Scaled Wind Farm Technology Facility The Scaled Wind Farm Technology (SWiFT) Facility is a collaborative research facility, located at the Reese Technology Center in Lubbock, Texas. It is the first facility to offer multiple wind turbines to measure turbine performance in a wind farm environment for as a user facility for the Wind Energy Technologies Office of the United States Department of Energy. Start Starlighsky (5113)
2024-05-19 Yehuda Zisapel (Israeli businessman and entreperneur) Yehuda Zisapel (Hebrew: יהודה זיסאפל, April 12, 1942 - March 10, 2024) was an Israeli entrepreneur, businessman and philanthrope. He founded the RAD Group of companies with his brother, Zohar Zisapel. C GidiD (1409) Past AfD
2024-06-18 Pan African Resource Reporting Code The Pan-African Resource Reporting Code (PARC) is a standardized framework for public reporting of African mineral and energy resources. Developed under the auspices of the African Minerals Development Centre (AMDC), PARC aims to enhance transparency, consistency, and competence in the certification and reporting processes within the African mining sector. Start Tharikrish (1599) Possible spam
2024-04-25 Climate change and crime Research suggests a complex relationship between climate change and crime. As global temperatures rise, some studies indicate an increase in crime rates, especially violent crimes. However, the evidence is mixed, with some studies finding only weak or inconsistent correlations. GA Sienna Pearson (44)
2024-03-12 Sandra Katushabe (Ugandan-Belgian personality and activist) Sandra Katushabe is a Ugandan-Belgian personality and activist who is the current tourism ambassador of Uganda in Belgium. She has a diploma in languages specializing in French and Dutch. She also has a second diploma in Secretarial studies. Katushabe had studied at Immaculate Heart Secondary School for O’level and Highway College, Makerere for A’level. Stub Tumbuka Arch (9785)
2024-06-16 Interior light An interior light is a type of light that is generally used to illuminate the cabin of a vehicle. Interior lighting setups can vary greatly in both complexity and size, and certain vehicles, depending on a number of factors, may use simpler, more utilitarian lighting configurations, or choose to incorporate grander systems (known as ambient lighting). Start Hallöchennochmal (176) Possible spam
2024-06-29 Second Surendra Raj Pandey cabinet The Second Surendra Raj Pandey cabinet is the 5rd cabinet of Gandaki Province. It was formed after previous Chief minister, Khagaraj Adhikari was removed from post by Supreme Court citing the government formation as unconstitutional. Start Franked2004 (1586)
2024-06-28 Dominique Perret (Swiss free ride skier and ski safety specialist) Dominique Perret, born November 20, 1962, in La Chaux-de-Fonds, is a Swiss freeride skier, filmmaker and ski safety pioneer. He gained notoriety for skiing mountains that had been deemed "un-skiable" and was named the "best freeride skier of the century" at the 2000 Paris Board Awards. C Nayyn (1085)
2024-05-06 Climate change, food security, and migration There is a relationship between climate change, food security, and migration. Climate change's effects on the processing, storage, transportation, and consumption of food as well as on agriculture will diminish food security. Climate change threatens food access and utilization separately as well as the stability of each. B Abella16 (128)
2024-07-01 Rajdevi Mandir, Janakpur (Hindu temple in Madhesh Pradesh, Nepal) Rajdevi Mandir (Maithili: राजदेवी मन्दिर) at Janakpurdham is the Kuldevi temple of the King Janaka in the ancient Mithila Kingdom. It is located at a distance of a few steps from the Janaki Mandir in Janakpur. Start Sntshkumar750 (2642)
2024-05-23 Victoria (dinosaur) (Specimen of the species Tyrannosaurus rex)
Victoria
Common nameVictoria
SpeciesTyrannosaurus rex
Ageabout 67 million years
Place discoveredFaith, South Dakota, U.S.
Date discovered2013

Victoria is a specimen of the species Tyrannosaurus rex recognized for its well-preserved and nearly complete skeleton, making it the second most complete T. rex finds in recent history.

Start DotBalls (28)
2024-05-30 Eddy Tree Breeding Station The Eddy Tree Breeding Station, also called the Institute of Forest Genetics and Eddy Abortorium is a historical forestry research center located in Placerville, California. It is located at 2480 Carson Road. It was established in 1925 by James Garfield Eddy of Seattle. Start Morainelake (140)
2024-03-12 Timeline of the 2024 Pacific hurricane season The 2024 Pacific hurricane season is the current tropical cyclone season in the Pacific Ocean east of the International Date Line (IDL) in the Northern Hemisphere. It officially began on May 15 in the eastern Pacific (east of 140°W), and on June 1 in the central Pacific (from the IDL east to 140°W); it will end in both on November 30. Start Drdpw (42923)
2024-07-08 1968 Hansell-Charles City tornado (Violent F5 tornado in 1968) On May 15, 1968, an extremely powerful and violent multi-vortex tornado hit the communities of Hansell, Hampton, Charles City, Elma and Aredale, all located in the state of Iowa. It killed 13, injured 462, and was one of the largest tornadoes ever recorded in the state. GA Sir MemeGod (3602)
2024-06-15 Geodetic Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (GAGE) The Geodetic Facility for the Advancement of Geoscience (GAGE) is a geophysical facility for geoscience research and education. It focuses on research of our planet's surface deformation with unprecedented temporal and spatial resolution. GAGE is one of the two premier geophysical facilities in support of geoscience and geoscience education of the National Science Foundation (NSF). Start Starlighsky (5113)
2013-03-15 Jack Zussman (British crystallographer and mineralogist) Jack Zussman (born 31 July 1924) is a British crystallographer and mineralogist. He was professor of geology and head of the department of geology at the University of Manchester from 1967 to 1989. He is best known for his co-authorship of a series of reference books that summarise the physical, chemical and optical properties of the rock forming minerals that were published between 1962 and 2013, which are widely known as Deer, Howie and Zussman or DHZ. Start Chris.urs-o (50453)
2024-05-13 Polymetallic ore (Complex metal ores) Polymetallic ores (from poly... and "metals") or multimetal ores are complex ores containing a number of chemical elements, among which the most important are lead and zinc. In addition, polymetallic ores can contain copper, gold, silver, cadmium, sometimes bismuth, tin, indium and gallium. Start Loukus999 (2300)
2024-06-19 Lucas Mallada y Pueyo (Spanish writer and engineer) Lucas Mallada y Pueyo was a Spanish geologist and mining engineer. He is considered the most important Spanish geologist of the second half of the 19th century and the founder of Spanish scientific paleontology. C Bergminer (102)
2024-06-06 Offshore solar Offshore solar refers to the installation of solar panels on bodies of water in the ocean, ports, bays, or estuaries. Offshore solar installations take two main forms, floating offshore solar and fixed-bottom offshore solar. Floating solar systems support solar panels on floating platforms moored to the seafloor; fixed-bottom solar systems support the panels on a rigid structure resting on the ocean floor. C Charlottemarston (13)
2024-07-11 Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) The Africa Renewable Energy Initiative (AREI) is a transformational initiative founded and led by Africa to accelerate, scale up and utilize the continent's enormous renewable energy potential. Start Abdul-Rauf Moshie (130)
2024-07-12 Trepça Crystal Museum The Trepça Crystal Museum is located in the town of Stantërg, near the Trepça Mines in Mitrovica, Kosovo. This museum is a treasure trove of crystals and minerals extracted from the depths of Kosovo. Its history dates back to 1964, when it was established with over 1,300 exhibits of various types of crystals, transforming the museum into an important national institution for Kosovo, both in terms of its value and its tourism appeal. Start Edukatori (2810)
2024-07-09 Legal framework for environmental protection in Rwanda Rwanda has made significant strides in developing a legal framework to protect the environment, promote sustainable land use, and ensure community participation. The country's commitment to environmental protection is evident in its comprehensive laws, policies, and institutional frameworks. B KingVik Planet (88)
2024-07-12 Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility Working with 12 countries in Southern Africa, CRIDF, the Climate Resilient Infrastructure Development Facility, is a £31 million program funded by the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office. Its goal is to provide long-term solutions to water-related problems that impact and threaten the wellbeing of over 200 million people, many of whom are impoverished. Stub Abdul-Rauf Moshie (130)

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