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Postdoc – modelling plant-environment interactions in agrivoltaics

Published: 7 April 2025
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We are searching for a motivated postdoc interested in investigating how soil-plant-atmosphere interactions are affected by agrivoltaics, i.e., the combination of crop production and solar panels. The postdoc will develop mathematical models based on biophysical processes, in combination with available data. The postdoc will also contribute to a literature synthesis on ecosystem services in agrivoltaic systems.

About the position

Agrivoltaics, if carefully designed, have the potential to provide photovoltaic energy as well as other ecosystem services, including food production and biodiversity support. At the same time, solar panels alter the crop growing conditions, so that crops in agrivoltaics are affected by climatic conditions differently compared with those in open fields.

The postdoc will explore advantages and disadvantages of a range of agrivoltaic designs on crop activity, crop vulnerability to detrimental climatic conditions, and in general ecosystem services. The postdoc will develop and use mechanistic

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FEMA Launches Direct to Customer Flood Insurance Premium Quoting Tool

Published: 7 April 2025
Categories: FEMA News

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WASHINGTON — Today, FEMA is announcing it is expanding ways people can access flood insurance products.

The National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) is making it easier to access flood insurance pricing information by launching a Direct to Customer Flood Insurance Quoting Tool. Customers will be able to get a flood insurance policy quote for their property and be provided local and national carrier information to assist them in purchasing their quoted policy.  

FEMA is expanding the tools for customers to learn about their flood risk, insurance costs and to close the insurance gap to create a more resilient nation. This effort means customers have a new way to learn about flood insurance and connect with companies that service flood insurance policies. 

“I encourage Americans to visit Floodsmart.gov to get a flood insurance quote,” said Cameron Hamilton, Senior Official Performing the Duties of FEMA Administrator. “It’s quick and easy and takes just a few minutes. Insured survivors recover faster. With spring flooding and hurricane season both approaching fast, it’s important to take this first step so you can better protect the life you’ve built.”

“In this country, less than 4% of households have flood insurance, yet 99% of all communities have experienced a flood. FEMA is working to make flood insurance more accessible and promote customer choice with its Direct to Customer (D2C) initiative,” said Elizabeth Asche, Ph.D.

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U.S. propane consumption reached an 18-year record in January amid cold snap

Published: 7 April 2025
Categories: US Energy Information Administration

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In-brief analysis

April 7, 2025

U.S. propane consumption reached 1.48 million barrels per day (b/d) in January 2025, the most January consumption on record since January 2005 and the most for any month since February 2007, as severe cold drove up heating demand across much of the country.

U.S. propane consumption, which we measure as product supplied, is closely correlated with temperatures during the winter because propane is primarily used for space heating in the United States. January is typically the coldest month of the year. January 2025 was the coldest month recorded in the United States since January 2014, measured by heating degree days (HDDs).

January 2025 had 946 HDDs, just 26 fewer than in January 2014. Strong heating demand this winter due to cold weather caused propane prices to increase slightly, contributing to higher

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