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Subsidies Do Not Explain China's Competitiveness
Like every major economy, China uses industrial policy, and its subsidies have mattered. But subsidies are no longer the most convincing explanation for Chinese firms' emergence as global leaders in industries that used to be the exclusive domain…
How the Iran War Is Driving Demand for Clean Energy
For decades, the case for clean energy was rooted primarily in climate policy. Today, it is just as much about geopolitics. Governments around the world have spent years investing heavily in solar panels, wind farms, battery storage and electric…
'Solar sheep' industry booms as ranchers, farmers try to co-exist with energy projects
Clouds skated across the sky as sunshine poked through, reflecting off the sea of solar panels beneath it.A soft wind brushed across the grass as a few sheep poked their heads between the panels. One let out a brief “baa.” Watch NBC 5…
Piscataquis County private island hits the market for $2.2M
This section of the BDN aims to help readers understand Maine's housing crisis, the volatile real estate market and the public policy behind them. Read more Housing coverage here. A cabin on a nearly 5-acre private island in Piscataquis County is…
School statement after fire forces it to close early for summer holidays
A rooftop fire at a West London school has forced it to close before the end of term, meaning the summer holidays are starting early. Dozens of firefighters tackled the fire at Rabbsfarm Primary School on Thursday afternoon (July 16) believed to…
Heat Waves Affect All Types Of Power Generation, Not Just Nuclear
Chooz Nuclear Power Plant, on the Meuse River, is one of several in France that have had to reduce power during the 2026 heat waves. Image courtesy US Department of Energy. (Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images) We hear a fair bit about…
He bought a desert bunker - and wants to make it an EV lounge
BAKER, Calif. - The walls are covered in graffiti, some glass is shattered, and most of the copper is gone. But some 20 to 30 feet below ground in this Cold War-era bunker in the middle of the California desert, Jonathan Shinn envisions a modern…
These two North Shore friends bought a sunken pontoon. What they turned it into became a viral sensation.
ESSEX — Two years ago, Jake Doggett did the sort of thing some guys in their early 20s think is a good idea. He and his buddy James Little spent $4,000 on an old 24-foot pontoon boat that had sprung a leak and sunk in a river. But the…
Luddites are winning the data center debate
Even in Texas, the energy-rich state with the most data centers, Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX) has called for a ban on new developments in rural areas. The panic surrounding data centers is highly reminiscent of the panic surrounding hydraulic…
Portable Power Station vs Generator: Which to Buy in 2026
It's 2 a.m. during a blackout. The real difference between a portable power station and a gas generator isn't how much they can power. It's how much you have to hear. A carry-on-sized battery keeps a full-size fridge cold, a CPAP running, and a…
How we power our home with our own solar energy
Our home now runs on the solar energy that it produces almost all the time. Here is our journey and how you can do it too. Solar energy production: panels and batteries Electrify consumption: electric car and heat pumps Over the last year, our home…
Hot Take of the Week: Bring Back EV and Solar Tax Credits to End Canadian Wildfire Smoke
Many Americans, including this editor, are once again being treated to the privilege of feeling like we've been sitting right next to a campfire for three days due to more uncontrolled forest fires in Canada with a smaller assist from Minnesota.
Communist China's Trade Surplus With European Union Hits Record High
Beijing's trade surplus with the European Union rose to a record high as the communist country continues to use state-directed funding to undermine international competition in countries like Germany. According to Chinese customs data released this…
The Iran War Is a Gift to China
As the war with Iran blows up and cools down from week to week, one trend is clear: The biggest beneficiary of this conflict is China. Beijing did not have to fire a shot, spend vast sums, or use up political capital. But it has gained more from…
Complete Fraud': NRCC Blasts NY Dem Josh Riley Over NRDC Donations
A new filing from the Federal Election Commission shows that Democrat Rep. Josh Riley (NY-19) has accepted another $1,000 from the left-wing NRDC Action Fund. The group has targeted farmers, one of the district's largest industries. Statewide, over…
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