Marybeth Collins

1 week ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Marybeth Collins

Photo Credit: AI Generated Image Posted Friday, May 30, 2025 6:00 pm Climate change is an everyday challenge, and timely forecasts are now more critical than ever for protecting communities and resources. Machine learning is transforming climate prediction by delivering precise, data-driven insights that stretch far beyond what traditional models offer. By harnessing these advanced analytics, decision makers can anticipate extreme weather events, optimize agricultural practices, and reinforce...

1 week ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Marybeth Collins

House Bill 1133 broadens Tennessee’s tax provisions to include nuclear facilities, supporting uranium enrichment and conversion efforts through new incentives.

1 week ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Marybeth Collins

Photo Credit Sarah Myers for Virginia Tech Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 10:30 am Virginia Tech has taken a significant step toward its Climate Action Commitment with a new solar power purchase agreement (PPA) aimed at transitioning the university to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2030. The initiative will add 2.1 megawatts of solar arrays across seven Blacksburg campus buildings, reinforcing the institution’s commitment to sustainability and carbon neutrality. Accelerating Renewable...

1 week ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Marybeth Collins

In an era where climate change accelerates the frequency and intensity of natural disasters, North Carolina’s legislative response to Hurricane Helene and accompanying wildfires offers a fascinating case study. How does a state balance immediate recovery needs with long-term resilience? And what lessons does this comprehensive funding and regulatory initiative hold for the energy, infrastructure, and sustainability sectors? Can Legislative Innovation Drive Change in Disaster Recovery?

1 week ago | environmentenergyleader.com | Marybeth Collins

China’s renewable revolution is redefining global energy dynamics as the country transitions into the world’s first fully electrified economy—while keeping coal as a stability buffer.