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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 (press@epa.gov) WASHINGTON - Following U.S. Environmental Prote...
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January 3, 2026 at 10:16 AM
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Picture of what you should be supporting. #Agriculture First #solar and #AI driven insights for #farm communities. Using #renewables and #technology to help stabilize the #electric grid and farms. #Agrivoltaics
January 2, 2026 at 6:36 AM
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#Viruses on #plastic #pollution accelerates the spread of #antibiotic resistance! #health #environment

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Morris Matters - Viruses on plastic pollution accelerates spread of antibiotic resistance
Viruses on plastic pollution accelerates spread of antibiotic resistance Peer-Reviewed Publication Biochar Editorial Office, Shenyang Agricultural University News Release 30-Dec-2025 Plastisphere vi...
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January 2, 2026 at 6:02 AM
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#Agriculture First #solar and #AI driven insights for #farm communities. Using #renewables and #technology to help stabilize the #electric grid and farms. #agrivoltaics

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Morris Matters - “Agriculture-First” Solar with AI-Driven Insights for Farming
“Agriculture-First” Solar with AI-Driven Insights for Farming Acquisition integrates genomic optimization and advanced irradiance modeling to provide farmers with unprecedented crop projection accur...
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January 2, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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CATL's Sodium ion #batteries cost advantage over #lithium coupled with better performance in cold and hot #weather .
This #China firm will ramp up production in 2026.

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Morris Matters - CATL'S Sodium-Ion Batteries Cost Advantage Over Lithium
CATL'S Sodium-Ion Batteries Cost Advantage Over Lithium China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest battery manufacturer, is preparing to ramp up mass production o...
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January 2, 2026 at 4:40 AM
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The EPA will regulate 5 phthalate #chemicals to protect workers and the #environment . #toxic

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Morris Matters - EPA Will Regulate Five Phthalate Chemicals to Protect Workers and the Envi
EPA Will Regulate Five Phthalate Chemicals to Protect Workers and the Environment Agency's comprehensive risk evaluations find unreasonable risks requiring regulatory action December 31, 2025 Contac...
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January 2, 2026 at 1:09 AM
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The IRS is sued over anti #solar and anti #wind #tax rules. Many groups are collaborating and fighting back against some of the Trump Administration's anti #renewables policies. #environment

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Morris Matters - IRS Sued Over Anti-Solar & Anti-Wind Tax Rules
IRS Sued Over Anti-Solar & Anti-Wind Tax Rules NRDC Tribal utility, localities, and consumer and environmental groups argue tax guidance illegally hurts renewable energy. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A broad ...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:52 AM
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Turning #plactic #waste into opportunity. A good article to increase your knowledge base on what can be done about our ubiquitous plastic #pollution problem. #environment

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Morris Matters - Turning Plastic Waste Into Opportunity
Turning Plastic Waste Into Opportunity Industry and Research Partnerships Accelerate Commercial Adoption and Scale-Up Dec. 4, 2025 | By Julia Thomas Tolerant of contaminants and complexity, the...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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Peterbilt #truck #manufacturer joins lots of others and expands its #electric #vehicle line.

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Morris Matters - Peterbilt Trucking Expands Electric Vehicle Line
Peterbilt Trucking Expands Electric Vehicle Line Denton, TX, December 9, 2025 – Peterbilt is pleased to introduce the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) lineup with all-new medium duty models, in...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:41 AM
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This writer opines that a ban on #drones from #China hands productivity gains to the rest of the world. Agree or Disagree #technology

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Morris Matters - America’s Chinese Drone Ban Hands Productivity Gains To The Rest Of Wor
America’s Chinese Drone Ban Hands Productivity Gains To The Rest Of The World Michael Barnard The recent US decision to block new certifications for Chinese drones is being framed as a narrow nation...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:26 AM
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Read about how FirstEnergy bribery scheme sank Lake Erie offshore #wind project. Great Lakes have a lot of #energy potential but face #NIMBY resistance.

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Morris Matters - "FirstEnergy Bribery Scheme Sank Lake Erie Offshore Wind"
"FirstEnergy Bribery Scheme Sank Lake Erie Offshore Wind" "The corruption that led to Ohio’s infamous HB 6 also torpedoed what would have been the Great Lakes’ first wind farm, the law suit alleges....
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December 29, 2025 at 4:06 AM
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Carrier with the first Department of #Energy validated commercial rooftop #heatpump . Just as this #technology has improved #energyefficiency for residential users it has now improved for commercial sized units as well. #sustainable .

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Morris Matters - Carrier First U.S. DOE-Validated Commercial Rooftop Heat Pump
Carrier First U.S. DOE-Validated Commercial Rooftop Heat Pump September 11, 2025 System performance delivers lower operating costs, efficiency gains and smarter energy use for commercial buildings ...
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December 28, 2025 at 5:26 AM
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Find out how a reactor turns #battery #waste into new #lithium feedstock. #recyle #remewables

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Morris Matters - Reactor turns battery waste into new lithium feedstock
Reactor turns battery waste into new lithium feedstock Peer-Reviewed Publication Rice University News Release 10-Nov-2025 As global electric vehicle adoption accelerates, end-of-life battery packs a...
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December 28, 2025 at 5:12 AM
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What is a #diatom ? Do you know that they can have a big #climate impact? This article answers those questions. #globalwarming

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Morris Matters - How Tiny Diatoms Have Big Climate Impact
How Tiny Diatoms Have Big Climate Impact Tiny seafloor transformations are reshaping understanding of how ocean sediments regulate carbon and climate. Peer-Reviewed Publication Georgia Institute of...
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December 28, 2025 at 5:02 AM
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#Carbon rich #ocean #water becoming more acidic as atmospheric #CO2 levels rise. Ramifications?

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Morris Matters - Carbon-rich waters more acidic as atmospheric CO2 levels rise
Carbon-rich waters more acidic as atmospheric CO2 levels rise Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Washington News Release 13-Nov-2025 The waters bordering North America could soon be inhospitabl...
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December 28, 2025 at 4:49 AM
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#European Parliament backs diluted 2040 #climate targets. #globalwarming #GHG

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Morris Matters - European Parliament backs diluted 2040 climate targets
European Parliament backs diluted 2040 climate targets Mark Hallam with AFP, Reuters November 13, 2025 Lawmakers approved proposals to slightly weaken EU carbon emissions targets for 2040. Another v...
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December 28, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Can #Farms lead to skin #cancer ? #Scientists discovered a cluster in 15 #Pennsylvania counties with or near #farmland . #agriculture

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Morris Matters - Skin cancer cluster in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland
Skin cancer cluster in 15 Pennsylvania counties with or near farmland Peer-Reviewed Publication Penn State News Release 14-Nov-2025 The researchers found that for every 10% increase in the amount ...
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December 28, 2025 at 4:19 AM
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Can you guess what unique #green ingredient can be used to strengthen #asphalt #roads ? Especially useful in colder climates . #transportation I think you will be surprised!

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Morris Matters - Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient
Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient News Release 15-Dec-2025 Peer-Reviewed Publication American Chemical Society Snow and ice can damage paved surfaces, leading to frost hea...
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December 27, 2025 at 11:08 AM