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Rural Nevada locals push back against Las Vegas-sized solar energy project
Esmeralda County, Nevada, one of the most sparsely populated regions in the nation, is at the center of a growing debate over a proposed solar energy project that could become the largest in North America. As the second-least densely populated county in the U.S., situated with the country’s third sunniest state, Esmeralda might seem like… -
How a startup company plans to harness the power of the sun at night
A California-based start-up company known as Reflect Orbital is looking to harness the power of the sun, regardless of the time of day on Earth. The CEO of Reflect Orbital Ben Nowack posted a video on Thursday, Aug. 22, showing the company’s vision of what it hopes to be able to accomplish with a vast… -
Canada imposing 100% tariffs on Chinese-made EVs to protect trade
Canada announced on Monday, Aug. 26, that it will be imposing a 100% tariff on Chinese-made electric vehicles and a 25% tariff on Chinese-made aluminum and steel. The move puts Canada in line with the U.S on EV tariffs in an effort to enhance the West’s competitiveness with China. The value of Chinese electric vehicles… -
Latest offshore wind incident sparks questions over the manufacturer’s liability
Another turbine blade failure at an offshore wind farm, this time in the U.K.’s North Sea at the Dogger Bank project, raised questions about whether these problems could have been prevented had the structures’ manufacturers done things differently. This latest incident comes just over a month after a similar occurrence off the coast of Massachusetts,… -
Study reveals only a fraction of global climate policies actually work
A recent analysis of global climate efforts by a coalition of researchers found that only a small fraction of the policies implemented over the past two decades have been effective in reducing carbon emissions. The study, which examined 1,500 climate initiatives across 41 countries, found that only 63 of these strategies made a meaningful impact… -
Prison hostage situation in Russia resolved after 4 ‘neutralized’
The National Guard of Russia said that four inmates in a prison in the Volgograd region have been “neutralized.” The inmates proclaimed themselves militants of the Islamic State, and took the prison hostage, leading to snipers being called. The deadly revolt at the remote high security IK-19 Surovikino penal colony ended after the snipers killed… -
Speeding up wind turbines could save thousands of bats in Australia
In Australia, bats play a crucial role in maintaining healthy ecosystems. They help control pest populations and contribute to the pollination of native plants. However, these vital animals face a threat from a technology designed to aid the environment: wind turbines. The renewable energy infrastructure has become a significant danger to bat populations. Researchers estimate… -
Kursk residents feel abandoned as many flee, some regions out of body bags
Ukraine’s incursion into Russia’s Kursk region is leaving civilians caught in the middle, and now many are fleeing. The residents said they feel abandoned by Moscow as reported on Thursday, Aug. 22. While many of these Russians blame Kyiv for the recent attack in Kursk, they wonder if their own government truly cares about them… -
USPS proposes cost-cutting plan that could slow mail delivery in rural areas
The United States Postal Service is announcing new plans to cut costs and improve its finances. However, the plan does mean slower mail delivery for some Americans starting in 2025. The proposal aims to overhaul the delivery logistics of the service, a move that could delay mail delivery in certain areas. The areas most affected… -
Baltimore grocery stores banning anyone under 18 without an adult
Five Baltimore-area Giant grocery stores banned shoppers under 18 inside their stores without an adult after 6 p.m. beginning on Thursday, Aug. 22. The company said the new measure is to combat an “unsustainable” and “unprecedented” rise in retail theft at the stores. The new policy will have store employees asking for proof of age… -
Hyundai IONIQ 5 N crowned Car and Driver’s 2024 EV of the Year
Car and Driver has officially named the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N as its 2024 Electric Vehicle (EV) of the Year, marking the third consecutive year that a Hyundai model has topped the publication’s annual EV rankings. The IONIQ 5 N was selected after Car and Driver evaluated 18 different electric vehicles, ultimately choosing Hyundai’s latest… -
‘It’s not going to explode’: Solid-state batteries could reduce EV fire risk
As electric vehicles (EVs) continue to proliferate, safety concerns regarding battery fires have remained a significant issue. A recent incident involving a Tesla semitruck battery fire, which shut down a major highway for 16 hours as first responders worked to extinguish the blaze, highlights the ongoing challenges in managing these hazardous situations. However, a potential… -
Researchers use ‘holy grail’ of solar tech to develop new flexible panels
A team of researchers from Oxford University has produced the world’s first flexible solar devices. They are thin enough to be coated over various objects, turning them into portable power sources. While flexible solar panels have been available on the market for some time, these new panels are distinguished by their ultra-thin design, measuring just…
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