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Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
US Elections
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

The German village running on its own juice

Feldheim, a German village with locally-owned renewable energy infrastructure, provides residents with electricity costs less than half the national average, even during Europe's energy crisis.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
Environment
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
US Elections
fromFuturism
1 week ago

Clean Energy Industry Launching Campaign of Vengeance

The renewable energy sector faces significant challenges due to policy changes and political opposition during Trump's presidency.
Environment
fromTheregister
3 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

The German village running on its own juice

Feldheim, a German village with locally-owned renewable energy infrastructure, provides residents with electricity costs less than half the national average, even during Europe's energy crisis.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
fromIndependent
1 day ago

Carpool, slow down and do your laundry at night - families to be warned to cut energy use in government campaign amid Iran crisis

Officials from the Department of Energy are meeting daily as the Iran war drives up the price of fuel. A public awareness campaign is urging citizens to 'save energy, save your pocket.'
UK politics
#ai
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Artificial intelligence
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Why Entrepreneurs Can't Ignore AI's Growing Energy Demands

AI's rapid growth is significantly increasing global electricity demand, reshaping energy as a strategic business asset for entrepreneurs.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Plug Power Gains 6%: 3 Reasons Investors Are Betting on a Hydrogen Comeback Story

Plug Power's stock has risen 6% amid positive financial developments and a strategic turnaround plan.
Venture
fromnews.bitcoin.com
2 days ago

Bitcoin Miner Soluna Closes $53 Million Wind Farm Acquisition in West Texas

Soluna Holdings acquired the 150 MW Briscoe Wind Farm to power its AI data center, achieving full vertical integration and energy sovereignty.
#data-centers
Tech industry
fromAxios
2 days ago

AI boom drives clash between grid power vs. energy "islands"

On-site power for data centers is increasing, with projections suggesting it could reach 50% of planned capacity.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
2 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
Environment
fromFortune
1 week ago

Data centers aren't breaking the grid. A broken grid is | Fortune

A new Senate bill misidentifies data centers as the problem, while the real issue lies in an outdated and underbuilt electrical grid.
#electric-vehicles
Cars
frominsideevs.com
1 day ago

EV Depreciation Is Still Brutal. But Hybrids Should Give Us Hope

Electric vehicles depreciate significantly faster than hybrids and the overall market average, losing 57.2% of their value in five years.
Snowboarding
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Electric cars? This company makes fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft

Taiga Motors is leading the electric recreational vehicle market with innovative, fully electric snowmobiles and personal watercraft.
SF politics
fromTruthout
1 day ago

Turning Point USA Throws Weight Against Clean Energy in Local Arizona Election

The Salt River Project in Arizona uses an outdated acreage-based voting system for utility governance, excluding many ratepayers from participation.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 days ago

Biochar Was a Billion-Ton Dream, the Reality Is More Complicated

Biochar can store carbon and improve soil health, but recent analysis warns against overhyping its potential.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
2 days ago

How to Treat Your Successes Like Renewable Resources

Success can create pressure and lead to misaligned goals for entrepreneurs, making them feel obligated rather than fulfilled.
fromTechCrunch
2 days ago

Commonwealth Fusion Systems leans on magnets for near-term revenue | TechCrunch

It's the largest deal of this kind to date for CFS, according to COO Rick Needham. The collaboration with Realta Fusion emphasizes the importance of high-temperature superconducting magnets in advancing fusion technology.
OMG science
San Francisco Giants
fromDefector
4 days ago

The Sacramento Athletics Are A Wind Farm | Defector

The West Sacramento Athletics are the last winless team in baseball, struggling significantly with contact and strikeouts.
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
4 days ago

Metafuels wins 1.92M Dutch grant to advance its Rotterdam e-SAF plant

Metafuels' aerobrew technology converts renewable methanol into drop-in jet fuel, delivering up to 90% lower lifecycle emissions than conventional kerosene, with no modifications needed for existing aircraft.
European startups
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

What will power the grid in 2035? The race is wide open | TechCrunch

Tech companies are seeking new energy sources due to AI's power demands, with fusion and fission startups gaining traction amid natural gas supply chain vulnerabilities.
London startup
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

E.On claims war in Middle East has created huge increase in solar panel sales

The Independent focuses on critical issues like reproductive rights and climate change, emphasizing the importance of accessible journalism funded by donations.
Tech industry
fromWIRED
2 days ago

A New Google-Funded Data Center Will Be Powered by a Massive Gas Plant

A pragmatic 'all-of-the-above' strategy is essential for energy, with gas as a critical bridge while investing in renewables.
Cars
fromWIRED
2 days ago

Gas Prices Are Soaring. So Is the Demand for Used EVs

Increased interest in used electric vehicles at iDrive1 Motors amid rising gas prices and reduced new EV offerings from automakers.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

ICLN Adds ~1% in a Week Even As $1.5B Leaves Clean Energy Funds

ICLN faces challenges from outflows and rising fossil fuel appeal, but retail sentiment remains bullish due to infrastructure demand and upcoming tax incentives.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Wall Street Backs Ur-Energy as a Top Made-in-America Uranium Play

Ur-Energy is rated a Buy with a C$3.25 target, benefiting from U.S. energy policies and domestic uranium production.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Infographic: Tips for an Environmentally Responsible, Low-Maintenance Yard

An environmentally friendly approach to yard maintenance can save time, money, and effort while benefiting the local ecosystem.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
#clean-energy
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Europe's staggering' clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

Europe must accelerate electrification to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and manage rising energy costs amid the global oil crisis.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

New homes in England will require solar panels and heat pumps by 2028, promoting clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Europe's staggering' clean power gains undermined by failure to phase out fuel-burning machines

Europe must accelerate electrification to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and manage rising energy costs amid the global oil crisis.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Heat pumps for all new homes and plug-in solar in green tech drive

New homes in England will require solar panels and heat pumps by 2028, promoting clean energy and reducing reliance on fossil fuels.
Bootstrapping
fromEntrepreneur
4 days ago

Why Every Founder Should Tap Into the Refurbished Economy

Businesses are increasingly opting for refurbished assets to save costs and enhance sustainability amid rising expenses and unpredictable supply chains.
OMG science
fromWIRED
1 week ago

One Way or Another, Most of Our Electricity Comes From Solar Power

Electric power generation primarily relies on the interaction between magnets and coils, with various methods to induce motion.
SF politics
fromFortune
5 days ago

Hyperscalers often lack the "aptitude" on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines | Fortune

Federal efforts to expedite power grid interconnections face challenges due to hyperscalers' communication issues and lack of understanding of processes.
Alternative transportation
fromZDNET
5 days ago

This single power station is keeping my off-grid cabin running - here's why I picked it

Embracing off-grid living involves sustainable energy solutions like solar power, prioritizing independence and connection to nature.
fromFortune
2 days ago

Countries are turning to 'structurally more resilient' energy sources as oil and gas crisis deepens, UN renewables chief says | Fortune

"A more decentralized energy system, with a growing share of renewables and more market players, is structurally more resilient. Countries that invested in the energy transition are weathering this crisis with less economic damage, as they boost energy security, resilience and competitiveness."
Environment
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago

How fusion power works and the startups pursuing it | TechCrunch

Fusion power seeks to use the energy released from the fusing of atoms to generate electricity. Humans have known how to fuse atoms for decades, from the hydrogen bomb to various fusion devices built in labs.
Science
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

2 Nuclear Stocks Energy That Might Be Worth Buying on the Dip

Nuclear energy stocks present long-term buying opportunities despite recent declines and market uncertainties.
UK politics
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Is YOUR hometown a solar panel hotspot? Use our map to find out

Labour's push for solar panels faces criticism for being impractical and costly amid rising household bills.
#wind-energy
SF politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Exclusive: Wind projects delayed as Trump's Pentagon reviews stall

At least 30 onshore wind farm projects are stalled due to Pentagon paperwork, affecting 7.5 gigawatts of capacity.
SF politics
fromAxios
6 days ago

Exclusive: Wind projects delayed as Trump's Pentagon reviews stall

At least 30 onshore wind farm projects are stalled due to Pentagon paperwork, affecting 7.5 gigawatts of capacity.
Alternative transportation
fromSustainable Bus
6 days ago

Zero-emission buses move beyond cities: intercity transition in Sustainable Bus' session at BUS2BUS - Sustainable Bus

Electrification of intercity and coach segments in Europe is advancing, requiring new infrastructure and operational strategies for zero-emission mobility.
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Should You Go Solar In 2026?

The most consequential shift for anyone considering rooftop solar in 2026 is the expiration of Section 25D, the Residential Clean Energy Credit. That 30% credit, which was worth up to $9,000 on a $30,000 system, is no longer available for home solar installations. The One Big Beautiful Bill, signed July 4, 2025, accelerated the phase-out that the Inflation Reduction Act had originally extended through 2034.
SF real estate
Environment
fromFast Company
2 days ago

California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California's battery storage reached 12.3 gigawatts, providing 43% of grid demand, significantly reducing reliance on fossil fuels and lowering energy costs.
Artificial intelligence
fromInfoQ
1 week ago

Green IT: How to Reduce the Impact of AI on the Environment

AI's energy consumption and hardware churn pose significant challenges for green IT, necessitating sustainable design and transparency in usage costs.
#toyota
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Toyota's still trying to make hydrogen fuel cells happen

Toyota is joining Daimler and Volvo in a joint venture to develop fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
Cars
frominsideevs.com
3 days ago

Toyota's Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

Toyota aims to become a third shareholder in Cellcentric to enhance hydrogen fuel cell technology for heavy commercial vehicles.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them

Plug-in solar panels that connect to standard outlets are gaining traction in the U.S. as a cost-effective alternative to traditional rooftop solar, though utility opposition based on safety concerns is slowing legislative adoption.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money

Rising utility bills and oil prices are influenced by geopolitical factors and climate change, prompting inquiries about spending decisions that can reduce emissions and save money.
fromSFGATE
6 days ago

Hawaii could see electric passenger planes launch by 2027

"We're essentially nine months away from testing an electric cargo plane, and then from there, we're hopefully a year and a half away from flying passengers on the plane," Louis Saint-Cyr, the president of Surf Air Mobility, stated.
Alternative transportation
Renovation
fromArchDaily
2 weeks ago

A New Standard for High-Performance, Energy-Generating Facades

Building-integrated photovoltaics embedded in the facade generate 513 kW of the facility's 632 kW solar capacity, producing 420,000 kWh annually and meeting the 20% renewable energy mandate.
#sustainability
fromEarth911
1 week ago
Environment

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Earth911 Inspiration: The First Step To Sustainability

Sustainability begins with recognizing the connection between humanity and nature, free from artificial boundaries.
#white-hydrogen
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The search for a new clean, abundant energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

White hydrogen: The hidden gas that could transform energy

Natural white hydrogen found underground in Bavaria could become a major renewable energy source, offering an alternative to manufactured hydrogen that currently relies on fossil fuels.
#earth-day-2026
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 day ago

Earth911 Inspiration: Show Up for Planet Earth

Make Earth Day 2026 a pivotal response to environmental damage from recent U.S. policy reversals.
Environment
fromEarth911
3 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
Agriculture
fromEarth911
2 weeks ago

Convenience Comes at the Environment's Expense

Fast delivery convenience carries significant environmental costs through packaging waste, carbon emissions, and resource consumption, but individual yard management choices can meaningfully reduce environmental impact at a local scale.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
Environment
fromGothamist
2 days ago

NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law

Hochul's energy policy prioritizes fossil fuels over renewables, but experts warn this approach may lead to higher costs and missed climate goals.
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

The real economic impact of clean energy

At a meeting at the Paris headquarters of the intergovernmental body dedicated to global energy security, Wright referred to the "destructive illusion" of the IEA's commitment to massively reducing greenhouse gas emissions sourced from fossil fuels. The US, one of 45 member and associate countries of the IEA that represent 75% of the world's energy demand, is threatening to withdraw from the body if it does not quit its energy transition goals in the next year.
Miscellaneous
Environment
fromArchDaily
5 days ago

How to Measure the Life Cycle of a Construction Material?

The construction industry significantly impacts the environment, consuming 32% of global energy and contributing to 34% of global CO₂ emissions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Demand for hydropower surges as Trump clamps down on clean energy

Submersible hydroelectric technology in the Great Lakes could significantly contribute to clean energy amid rising electricity demand.
#solar-power
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Solar is winning the energy race

Solar power is rapidly scaling, becoming the world's cheapest energy source and surpassing coal, gas, and nuclear in capacity and usage.
Environment
fromFortune
6 days ago

Big tech was embracing clean energy and turning a corner on climate change. Then AI data centers arrived | Fortune

Tech companies are struggling to meet climate goals due to rising emissions and increased energy demands from data centers.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Guest Idea: What Really Happens After You Drop Off Recycling?

Recycling involves a complex journey from collection to sorting, influenced by local policies, technology, and consumer demand.
Philosophy
fromAeon
2 months ago

A breezy ode to wind ponders its power, beauty and utility | Aeon Videos

Wind Keepers cinematically reveals how wind shapes daily life in Viana do Castelo through intimate images and collaborative student filmmaking.
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

Why IT leaders need to consider AI's energy footprint | Computer Weekly

We are making sure that we have renewable energy powering all of our datacentre footprint. We have 100% renewable power today that is powering all of Azure, and we're very proud to build that base and essentially stimulate renewable energy around the world and in the UK.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

First of its kind high-density' hydro system begins generating electricity in Devon

The pioneering technology means one of the oldest forms of energy storage, hydropower, can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes rather than the steep dam walls and mountains that are usually required. The design means the principles of hydropower could be used as a form of long duration energy storage in many more locations across the UK, and the world, than traditional hydropower dams. The projects could be quicker and cheaper to build too.
Science
Environment
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

Landmark offshore wind farms come online in the U.S.

Revolution Wind came online off Rhode Island despite Trump administration opposition, while Vineyard Wind completed installation, advancing East Coast offshore wind energy development.
fromArchDaily
3 weeks ago

How Architecture Is Learning to Generate Its Own Energy

Photovoltaic (PV) solar energy represents a modular technology that can be manufactured in large-scale facilities, generating economies of scale, while also being adaptable to small-scale applications. From residential rooftop systems to large-scale power generation installations, photovoltaic solar energy has established itself as a cost-effective option for electricity production in many countries around the world.
Environment
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Meta announces a slew of nuclear energy agreements

The company's agreement with TerraPower will fund the development of two new reactors capable of delivering up to 690 megawatts of power as early as 2032. The deal also gives Meta rights to energy from six other reactors that could deliver an additional 2.1 gigawatts by 2035. All this power would come from TerraPower's "Natrium" reactors, which use sodium instead of water as a coolant.
Artificial intelligence
Environment
fromHigh Country News
2 months ago

Ancient energy sources power the future - High Country News

Artificial intelligence and digital connectivity are widespread, offering benefits and harms while coinciding with an incomplete transition toward cleaner, quieter energy systems.
Environment
fromWIRED
2 months ago

China's Renewable Energy Revolution Is a Huge Mess That Might Save the World

China's massive, low-cost solar and wind buildout is rapidly reducing global electricity costs and reshaping energy systems, threatening fossil-fuel dependence and energy poverty.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to meet the surging energy demand without needing as much new electricity

When Specian dug into the data, he discovered that implementing energy-efficiency measures and shifting electricity usage to lower-demand times are two of the fastest and cheapest ways of meeting growing thirst for electricity. These moves could help meet much, if not all, of the nation's projected load growth. Moreover, they would cost only half-or less-what building out new infrastructure would, while avoiding the emissions those operations would bring.
Environment
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

8 Ways to Reduce Your Impact Today

Simple daily choices—using reusables, conserving water, swapping to LEDs, and avoiding single-use plastics—reduce environmental impact while saving money.
Environment
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

AI is rewriting the sustainability playbook

AI-scale cloud workloads undermine greenops, creating a carbon accounting crisis as dense, continuous AI infrastructure dramatically increases energy use and obscures emissions tracking.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Nature: the economy's secret lifeline?

Business models prioritizing growth over nature are unsustainable and risk causing species extinction and societal harm unless business practices and finance flows are reversed.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Do countries really need fossil fuels to develop? DW 01/05/2026

Countries with untapped gas and renewable resources face a critical choice between developing fossil fuels for revenue or pursuing cleaner renewable energy with uncertain profitability.
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