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DOE report finds US can recycle 90% of decommissioned wind turbine mass
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has released a report exploring ways to improve the recycling of materials used in wind energy infrastructure. With wind turbines typically lasting about 20 years and around one-third of the nation’s wind energy capacity built within the last five years, the U.S. is facing a significant waste challenge in… -
Trump wants no new US wind farms built during his upcoming term
President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his desire to stop the construction of new wind energy projects during his upcoming term. Speaking to reporters at Mar-a-Lago this week, Trump criticized wind energy. The president-elect described the wind energy industry as reliant on government subsidies and claimed it to be the most expensive form of energy production.… -
RAVEN robot could inspire next generation of takeoff for drones: Study
A new bird-like robot could revolutionize how drones and planes take off in the future. According to new research published in the journal Nature in early December, researchers have made a new prototype robot called the “Robotic Avian-inspired Vehicle for multiple Environments” or “RAVEN” for short. Scientists say the new robot is capable of hopping,… -
Chinese EV maker BYD faces allegations of ‘slavery-like’ conditions
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is facing allegations of “slavery-like” conditions at a construction site for its upcoming plant in Brazil, prompting authorities to shut down the project. Investigators claim workers, brought from China by a contractor, were forced to work excessively long hours, sometimes over seven consecutive days. Brazil’s public labor prosecutor’s office has… -
Kilauea eruption shoots lava into the air, brings tourists to Hawaii’s Big Island
Monday, Dec. 23, saw the world’s most active volcano put on a show for the holidays. During the eruption, Hawaii’s Kilauea could be seen shooting lava 260-feet in the air on the Big Island. The volcanic eruption began at 2:20 a.m. local time and put on quite the display throughout the day. The pool of… -
California Democrats race to secure more funding for high-speed rail
The clock is winding down for President Biden’s time in office, pushing Democratic congressional leaders to make a last-ditch effort to secure more funding for California’s high-speed rail. The California lawmakers sent Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg a letter, asking for $536 million to help finish phase one of the project. It’s an investment the lawmakers… -
Florida’s approval of fossil fuel-reliant utility plans faces lawsuit
The Florida Public Service Commission (PSC) is facing legal action over allegations its approval of utility plans prioritizing fossil fuels hinders the state’s transition to renewable energy. The lawsuit, filed by the advocacy group Our Children’s Trust, represents six young Floridians aged 18 to 25. The plaintiffs argue the PSC’s approval of 10-year site plans… -
Biden approves another offshore wind farm amid industry challenges in 2024
In the final days of the Biden administration, the White House announced its approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project. This offshore wind farm will generate up to 2.4 gigawatts of energy, powering more than 840,000 homes in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. “The approval of the SouthCoast Wind Project today demonstrates the strength of our collaborative… -
Tea bags found to contain ‘huge’ and ‘concerning’ amounts of microplastics
Tea is known for its calming and relaxing qualities, but a new report may cause a little stress. Scientists have discovered that three different types of commercially available teabags release millions, sometimes even billions, of nanoplastics and microplastics into tea, which then get absorbed into the intestinal cells of whoever consumes the drink. Microplastic contamination… -
50,000-year-old ‘best-preserved’ remains of baby mammoth ever discovered
Scientists announced a discovery tens of thousands of years in the making on Tuesday, Dec. 24. In the permafrost of Russia’s Siberia emerged the 50,000-year-old remains of an incredibly well-preserved baby mammoth. In fact, scientists say it’s the “best-preserved” mammoth body ever found, and one of just seven baby carcasses ever found globally. Nicknamed “Yana,”… -
Historians want human trash on Mars to be preserved before it’s too late: Report
Anthropologists are urging NASA and other space agencies to keep a record of so-called human trash left behind on Mars, according to a report on Saturday, Dec. 21. Researchers argue it’s not trash at all; it’s history. University of Kansas Professor Justin Holcomb is leading the research. “It’s not trash; it’s actually really important,” Holcomb… -
US solar energy saw record growth in 2024 amid emerging challenges
The U.S. solar energy sector experienced significant growth in 2024. Solar energy accounted for 64% of all new electricity-generating capacity added to the nation’s grid. Yet, challenges remain that could shape the future of this renewable energy source. The expansion of American solar energy seen this year has brought production to a level capable of… -
Arizona’s data center growth negatively impacts underserved communities
Arizona has become one of the fastest-growing hubs for data centers in the United States. However, this rapid expansion is raising concerns about its impact on disadvantaged communities lacking access to basic electricity. Since 2019, Maricopa County has built 12 data centers, with at least 20 more projects planned. By 2028, the region is expected…
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New Pennsylvania attorney general takes over voter fraud investigation
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Wind energy generation in the UK hits decade-low, driving up power prices
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Chase CEO Jamie Dimon changes tune on Trump tariffs: ‘Get over it’
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