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South Australia closes Hydrogen Power SA office

1 month ago | hydrogen-central.com | Tom Major

South Australia closes Hydrogen Power SA officeThe state government of South Australia has rolled its Office of Hydrogen Power SA (OHPSA) into the Department of Energy and Mining (DEM), after scrapping plans for a 250MW electrolyser and 200MW hydrogen-fired power station. The OHPSA has been absorbed into the other state department, a spokesperson for SA energy minister Tom Koutsantonis said on 2 May.
Aesculapian snake: Britain has a new snake species - but should it be allowed to stay?

Feb 13, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Tom Major

If follows two cases of accidental introductions Tom MajorFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Britain has a new snake species - should it be allowed to stay?

Feb 11, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Tom Major

If follows two cases of accidental introductions Tom MajorFrom reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
Britain has a new snake species - should it be allowed to stay?

Feb 10, 2025 | independent.co.uk | Tom Major

If follows two cases of accidental introductions Tom MajorAll animals live in or seek a set of climate conditions they find tolerable. This “climate envelope” partially determines where animals are found, but the continued existence of many species now rests on the outcome of human-driven climate change. Rising temperatures are moving the available climate niches of many species into areas which were previously too cool.
Britain has a new snake species-should climate change mean it is allowed to stay?

Feb 8, 2025 | msn.com | Tom Major |Wolfgang Wüster

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Britain has a new snake species-should climate change mean it is allowed to stay?

Feb 8, 2025 | phys.org | Tom Major |Wolfgang Wüster

All animals live in or seek a set of climate conditions they find tolerable. This "climate envelope" partially determines where animals are found, but the continued existence of many species now rests on the outcome of human-driven climate change.
Major’s League

Feb 2, 2025 | thebollard.com | Tom Major

photo/Charlie PhillipsPortland Women’s Rugby Coach Nikki Plumpton’s pep talk to the Portland Women’s Rugby Football Club last November had some familiar notes as she reflected on past struggles, achievements, and the challenges ahead. Coaches often discuss these things when trying to inspire success, but Plumpton was not on the sidelines, nor speaking only to the players.
Fishing in Public

Feb 2, 2025 | thebollard.com | Figgy DiBenedetto |Dan Zarin |Tom Major

Environmental RadicalHey folks! “O’er the river and through the woods, to Grandmother’s house we go!” Did I get you into the holiday spirit? I had to try, and that’s the only Thanksgiving tune I know. I’m writing this during the holiday season and I’m sure happy. I got hit in the head by a boomerang the day before Thanksgiving as a small lad. Ain’t been right since. That explains a lot of things. You guys don’t know I have a daughter. In fact, I have grandkids. Call this column a Christmas gift to them.
The Notorious F.I.G.

Feb 2, 2025 | thebollard.com | Figgy DiBenedetto |Dan Zarin |Tom Major

Pork & Potatoes at CBG. photo/Figgy DiBenedettoCBG617 Congress St., Portland613-9356cbgportland.comThere’s nothing wrong with taking food seriously, but the pressures and pretensions of living in a foodie city like Portland sometimes make me cynical and I want to stick it to the man. And by “the man,” I mean James Beard. Sometimes I want to visit a place the late, great gourmand would never consider giving a try, a joint like CBG.
Major’s League

Jan 5, 2025 | thebollard.com | Tom Major

A student bowler practicing at Bayside Bowl last month. photo/Tom MajorBowling for ScholarsLevi Gervais, coach of the Bayside High Rollers high school bowling team, sounded a bit like The Dude from The Big Lebowski when he spoke of the team’s recent recruitment boost. “This place has an interesting way of bringing people together,” he said during an interview last month at Bayside Bowl in Portland.