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Solar panel conman won't repay a penny after ripping off 20 customers
A solar panel conman who defrauded customers to the tune of more than £180,000 won't be made to repay a single penny. Jonathan Alan Vidler mis-sold solar panels installations and consultancy advice to more than 20 residents and organisations…
John Arnold: I'm all for solar panels, but on roofs, not on good farm land
I had fairly mixed emotions last Saturday - sadness and anger. The winter is here with longer nights, shorter days, and more time spent indoors. We've no central heating in the house - never had it, and I suppose we'll hardly invest at this hour of…
Australia cancels solar panel recycling pilot, considers 'next steps'
The Australian government is considering ‘next steps' for procuring a National Solar Panel Recycling Pilot' administrator, after cancelling its search the day an ongoing six month suspension was also lifted. Undisclosed “changes to…
Fury over plans for solar farm the size of 58 football pitches on 'prime farmland'
The project was first proposed back in May 2025 A rural UK community has hit out at plans to build a massive solar farm on 'prime agricultural land ' in their backyard. The proposed development would span 260 acres, the equivalent of 58 football…
Democrats won big. Does that mean climate is back on the agenda?
In the wake of sweeping victories in last week's midterm elections, a historic new crop of Democrats has pledged to pursue an array of liberal priorities — from scrutinizing the Trump administration to expanding access to health care. But…
The new cold war: why our fridges are frontline targets in a cyberattack
Of all the things you might be expecting on the front line of geopolitical conflict, the supermarket chiller cabinet is not an obvious contender. But since October, waves of cyberattacks across Europe have exposed the vulnerability of humble…
Back to Streaming: Roku Stops Making Smart Home Gadgets
Four years ago, Roku went from a streaming business to producing a broader range of smart home gadgets, including security cameras, light bulbs, and smart plugs. Now, that's coming to an end as it refocuses on its core business. As confirmed to the…
Plug-in solar and batteries may cause house fires, electricians warn
Solar panels and batteries that can be plugged into regular power outlets could cause house fires due to rushed implementation and lack of safety oversight, according to electrical trade groups. Advocates want the devices to be legalised in…
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
Every year, Kotzebue, a small city in northwest Alaska, has a three-month window to receive all the diesel fuel it will use throughout the following year. It sits on a gravel spit that juts into Kotzebue Sound just north of the Arctic Circle, and…
These deep-sea 'nodules' are rich in critical minerals-and in ocean life
Small clumps of rock and metal in the deep ocean known as “ polymetallic nodules ” are teeming with life, according to new research—a discovery that could affect plans to extract these nodules from the seafloor. The…
COP31 electric push tests Europe's political realities
Europe's climate ambitions are colliding with harsher economic and political realities as delegates at the COP31 climate summit push to accelerate global electrification, testing governments' resolve and voters' appetite for the energy transition.
Excessively tall' building could be built near busy train line
A building which has been described as 'excessively tall' could be built near a busy London train line. Plans for a 35-room aparthotel in Vauxhall have been recommended for approval, despite objections from some residents. Based Central Limited has…
T-Mobile's parent company may have to fight for its right to party with Huawei
The rules of the telecom game in Germany may be changing big time and Deutsche Telekom—that's T-Mobile 's parent company—will have to find a new way to keep its Huawei bond intact. We recently told you that Timotheus Höttges, CEO…
India, Guatemala highlight coffee for global consumers at Seoul cafe show
Coffee brands, roasters, experts and authorities from around the world are gathering in Seoul for the 25th Seoul International Cafe Show, a four-day event that kicked off Wednesday. This year, India and Guatemala took part in one of the event's…
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
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