Energy

Volkswagen, one of the world’s most iconic car manufacturers, is considering closing factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history.

Volkswagen could close German factories amid competitive market

A children's book with electronic components is suspected of causing a fire in a family's minivan, findings that its publishers disputed.

Children’s book blamed for battery fire, publishers dispute the findings

Vice President Kamala Harris recently clarified her position on fracking, one that has shifted since the onset of her last White House bid.

Harris shifts fracking stance amid White House bid: ‘My values have not changed’

U.S. officials have detained electronic shipments from India, suspecting they may have been made with forced labor in China.

Electronics made with Chinese forced labor attempt to enter the US from India

New York City is going to use illegal cannabis to make renewable energy after four tons of it were confiscated by local authorities.

New York City will use 4 tons of illegal cannabis to make renewable energy

A $30 billion initiative by Denmark to build the world's first energy island in the North Sea is encountering a significant delay.

World’s first energy island faces years long delay due to rising costs

Amid severe drought conditions, Namibia announced plans to cull over 700 wild animals, including elephants and hippos, to feed its people.

Namibia hunting elephants, hippos to feed its population amid severe drought

Renewable power has emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. energy industry, doubling the rate of other employment opportunities.

Clean energy jobs grew at more than double the rate of overall US employment

Ireland’s power grid is being overwhelmed by data centers, leading the nation to reject a multi-million dollar investment from Google.

Ireland rejects Google investment over data center power demands

A series of protests have emerged off the coast of New England in response to an incident at the Vineyard Wind project.

Protests on land and at sea emerge against the Vineyard Wind project

Founded by former Big Oil executives, Sage Geosystems is trying to use its expertise in a different energy sector to advance geothermal tech.

From Texas to social media: Former Big Oil execs exploring geothermal energy

Russia has launched its largest attack on Ukraine since the start of the war.

Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war

One of the most sparsely populated regions in the U.S., is at the center of a growing debate over North America's largest solar energy project.

Rural Nevada locals push back against Las Vegas-sized solar energy project

Another turbine blade failure at an offshore wind farm has raised questions about if the manufacturers could have done things differently.

Latest offshore wind incident sparks questions over the manufacturer’s liability

A recent analysis of global climate efforts found only a fraction of the policies implemented over the past 20 years have been effective.

Study reveals only a fraction of global climate policies actually work

Wind turbine blades kill tens of thousands of bats in Australia annually, prompting ecologists to look into potential solutions.

Speeding up wind turbines could save thousands of bats in Australia

Car and Driver has officially named the Hyundai IONIQ 5 N as its 2024 Electric Vehicle of the Year, beating out 18 other EV models.

Hyundai IONIQ 5 N crowned Car and Driver’s 2024 EV of the Year

A new solid state EV battery from Mullen Automotive could bring higher energy density, faster charge times and enhanced fire safety.

‘It’s not going to explode’: Solid-state batteries could reduce EV fire risk

Researchers at Oxford University have produced the world's first flexible solar devices that are thin enough to be coated over other objects.

Researchers use ‘holy grail’ of solar tech to develop new flexible panels

Debris from the malfunction at the Vineyard Wind project has reportedly crossed state lines as tempers have flared in affected communities.

Tempers flare over Vineyard Wind incident as debris reaches Long Island

A recent crash involving a Tesla semi truck in California highlights the challenges in transitioning to green energy sources.

Tesla Semi fire shuts down California highway after crash

Ford has announced a series of adjustments to its EV strategy, following reports that the automaker is losing $100,000 on each one it sells.

Ford slashes EV budget, cancels new electric model amid financial challenges

Former President Donald Trump is correct that wind turbines do kill birds, but the broader context reveals a more nuanced picture.

Wind turbines and bird deaths: contextualizing Trump’s claims

What started as a bet on social media has turned into of the most unexpected problems facing the renewable energy transition.

How a bet on social media turned into a problem for renewable energy

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