Chloe Bennett

Adirondack Mountains

Climate Reporter at Adirondack Explorer

now: climate reporter @adkexplorer / then: @dallasnews, @texasstandard / schooled: @newmarkjschool she/her.

Articles

Widespread heat wave to hit Oklahoma this week, worsening into the weekend

4 days ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Meteorologists with the NWS have issued a heat wave warning to millions of people living in central and eastern states. The agency called the weather event "extremely dangerous," and the Oklahoma-based offices cautioned to watch for heat-related illness. Temperatures are projected to reach triple digits starting Monday.
Oklahoma City to get EPA funds for brownfields site cleanup

1 week ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

The Oklahoma City Council approved a $500,000 grant from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in June to remediate properties with environmental contaminants like asbestos or mold. The project will last four years. Brownfields are typically more challenging to develop than other sites because of the contaminants, requiring extra care and oversight.
Utility regulator: Oklahoma's energy demand to grow at 'unprecedented' rate

1 week ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

During its June 18 meeting, Corporation Commissioners heard energy demand projections and updates from representatives of the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), which supplies power to Oklahoma and 13 other states, and utilities PSO and OG&E. The multi-hour series of presentations delivered similar messages: the state, like the rest of the country, will see significant energy demand that is likely to outgrow its current supply.
Future of Wagoner County solar farm uncertain after public opposition, zoning rejection

1 week ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

The Persica project is set to be on parcels of land near the town of Porter and the Arkansas River. The company, which owns several solar and wind projects in Oklahoma, first announced its plans in 2021. Persica would add about 241 megawatts to Oklahoma's solar output, a significant jump from its existing 500-megawatt capacity. The company said the new output would be equivalent to powering up to 50,000 homes annually.
Hurdles on the horizon as wind industry eyes eastern Oklahoma expansion

2 weeks ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Sandy Layton owns a flower and gift shop in the town of Welch, an agricultural community about nine miles south of the Kansas state line. She lives on about 1,500 acres with her husband, Gary, a full-time cattle rancher. The town has a population of some 633, slightly fewer than when Layton moved to the area in 1978 as a seventh-grader. Then, Welch was anchored by an active coal industry with several operating mines and a population of industry workers.
Are mountain lions becoming permanent Oklahoma residents?

2 weeks ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Mountain lions have been visiting the state for more than 20 years, according to the Oklahoma Department of Wildlife Conservation. But two separate sightings and photos of kittens point to a potential established population. Late last year, two half-grown kittens were spotted in Osage County, and three were found in Cimarron County, the department said in a news release. Private landowners sent the photographic evidence to the agency.
What is the Hypothalamus?

2 weeks ago | news-medical.net | Benedette Cuffari |Chloe Bennett

Reviewed by Chloe Bennett, B.Sc.Anatomy of the HypothalamusFunction of the HypothalamusRegulation of SatietyRegulation of Body TemperatureRegulation of EmotionsRegulation of SleepUnderstanding Hypothalamic DysfunctionReferencesFurther ReadingDiscover how the hypothalamus acts as your body’s master regulator, balancing hunger, sleep, temperature, and emotional responses, and learn why even minor dysfunctions can have profound health consequences.
PSO monthly bills to rise with regulatory approval of power plant purchase

3 weeks ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

The acquisition plans were first announced in September when PSO filed for the OCC's approval. The existing facility is meant to address growing energy demands, according to the utility. "Adding this natural gas facility to our fleet allows us to serve our customers efficiently and reliably without the need to construct a new plant," Leigh Anne Strahler, president and chief operating officer of PSO, said in the announcement.
Oklahoma to ask for federal approval to regulate its own underground carbon injection wells

1 month ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

Researchers and private companies in the U.S. are seeking ways to limit emissions from burning fossil fuels through carbon storage. The emerging industry traps carbon dioxide, sometimes before it enters the atmosphere, and injects it into deep geological formations underground. To date, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved just 11 applications for the sites, known as Class VI wells.
Discussions on resurrected Oklahoma wind turbine setback bill halted

1 month ago | kosu.org | Chloe Bennett-Steele |Chloe Bennett

In a news release, Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton (R-Tuttle) said Senate Bill 2, authored by Sen. Grant Green (R-Wellston), would not move to a vote. In its latest form, the legislation mirrors House Bill 2751, written by Rep. Trey Caldwell (R-Faxon), which Paxton described as creating "unreasonable setback requirements" for wind turbines. The Senate's final action rule prevents the lawmakers from voting on legislation with the same effect as another that has already been considered.