Doug Brignole's Iron Man Archive

China Sidesteps Solar Targets In New Five-Year Plan China’s latest five-year plan avoids setting ambitious solar targets, signaling rising challenges for the sector after years of explosive growth, according to Bloomberg. Released during the annual National People’s Congress, the plan does not include a goal for solar installations by 2030. That omission contrasts with clearer commitments elsewhere in the energy mix, including plans to double offshore wind capacity and expand nuclear and pumped-hydro power. Solar receives relatively little attention overall, while policymakers instead emphasize broader transition initiatives such as zero-carbon industrial...

The Catholic Archbishop for the US Military Services has said the US-Israeli war against Iran is unjust, according to Catholic teaching, as Catholic leaders both in the US and in Rome continue to criticize the conflict. Archbishop Timothy Broglio made the comments in an interview on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” that was recorded on […]

Oklahoma Governor Declares State Of Emergency As Fast-Moving Wildfires Scorch The Panhandle Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt declared a State of Emergency as a massive wildfire spread across the panhandle region of the state and crossed into Kansas. The Ranger Road Fire has burned 145,000 acres and is one of four wildfires raging in the northwest region of the state. In total, the fires have scorched about 156,000 acres. Latest from the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture: Ranger Road Fire: 145,000 acres, 0% contained Stevens Fire: 5,500 acres Side Road Fire: 3,300 acres, 25% contained 43 Fire: 2,200...