The Just Transition Fund (JTF) has announced the winners of its inaugural ‘Coal Communities Get Ready!’ Challenge, awarding $250,000 each to 12 organizations in coal-impacted communities across the US. The initiative aims to empower local leaders with the resources and technical expertise needed to secure federal funding and drive sustainable economic development.
The Just Transition Fund (JTF) has announced the winners of its inaugural ‘Coal Communities Get Ready!’ Challenge, awarding 12 organizations with $250,000 each to support their efforts in transforming local economies and preparing for federal investment in coal-impacted communities.
Florida Power & Light Company’s Turkey Point Nuclear Power Plant Units 3 and 4 have been granted approval to operate for an additional 20 years, ensuring the continued delivery of clean, reliable energy for FPL customers into the 2050s. This approval reaffirms the company’s commitment to providing sustainable energy solutions while contributing significantly to the local economy and environment.
CropX, a leader in digital agricultural solutions, has acquired EnGeniousAg, a company specializing in advanced nitrogen sensing technology. This acquisition will enable CropX to offer farmers a powerful new tool for optimizing nitrogen fertilizer application, boosting crop yields, and minimizing environmental impacts.
Milan Fashion Week has begun with a bang, showcasing two distinct styles: Fendi’s elegant, art deco-inspired centenary collection and Fiorucci’s playful Spring/Summer 2025 designs.
Get ready to say ‘sul sul’ to a live-action ‘The Sims’ movie! Margot Robbie’s production company, LuckyChap Entertainment, is teaming up with Amazon MGM Studios to bring the beloved simulation game to the big screen. The project is still in early stages, but the possibilities for a hilarious and possibly even horrifying adaptation are endless.
Spectral Capital, a leader in Quantum-as-a-Service (QaaS) computing, welcomes Dr. Wolf Kohn, a renowned expert in quantum computing, artificial intelligence, and data optimization, to its Quantum Bridge Advisory Board. Dr. Kohn’s extensive experience and insights will be instrumental in guiding Spectral Capital’s QaaS platform development and its mission to lead in quantum-enabled decentralized cloud infrastructure.
ProGro BIO, an Agtech microbial sciences company, has achieved OMRI certification for its Rhizol organic soil inoculant, showcasing its commitment to regenerative agriculture and sustainable farming practices.
Elemental Impact, a leading nonprofit climate investor, is opening applications for climate technology projects to receive investments from the US EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. This $100M program will support entrepreneurs and climate technologies ready for scale, focusing on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and benefiting local communities.
GreenPower Motor Company has received orders for six electric school buses from its Arizona dealer RWC Group, funded under the EPA Clean School Bus Program. These buses will serve three school districts in Arizona, contributing to a cleaner and more sustainable transportation system.
