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popsci.com - Laura Baisas - NASA shows how Sahara desert dust spread all over Europe
NASA shows how Sahara desert dust spread all over Europe
Popular Science

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. The wild winds of winter typically bring snow in the Northern Hemisphere. But sometimes, they carry dust. Earlier this month, winds brought clouds of dust from the Sahara Desert north…

popularmechanics.com - David Dritsas - These Reliable Solar Generators Got Your Back(up) During Outages or Off-Grid Adventures
These Reliable Solar Generators Got Your Back(up) During Outages or Off-Grid Adventures
Popular Mechanics

Editor's Note — March 2026: We've updated our story to make sure items are in stock and available, plus we added a new best overall, the Goal Zero 1500 power station, a new model we recently reviewed, paired with the brand's Nomad 200-watt…

theguardian.com - Ajit Niranjan - Everything is a political weapon since Trump's re-election, says Germany's ex-economy minister
Everything is a political weapon since Trump's re-election, says Germany's ex-economy minister
The Guardian

The weaponisation of energy when Russia invaded Ukraine has given way to “weaponising everything” since Donald Trump returned to the White House, Germany's former economy minister has said. Robert Habeck, the Green politician…

thehindu.com - Afp - Elon Musk's Tesla set to supply UK with electricity
Elon Musk's Tesla set to supply UK with electricity
The Hindu

A subsidiary of Tesla, Elon Musk's electric vehicle maker, has won approval to supply UK households and businesses with electricity, Britain's energy regulator said Thursday. The company applied to become an electricity supplier in Britain in July…

thesun.co.uk - James Flanders - Musk gets green light to power UK homes as Tesla takes on energy giants
Musk gets green light to power UK homes as Tesla takes on energy giants
The Sun

BILLIONAIRE Elon Musk is set to shake up the British energy market after his tech giant Tesla was officially granted a licence to power our homes. The move by regulator Ofgem means the electric car king can now go head-to-head with the likes of…

techradar.com - Leon Poultney - Tesla's 'Virtual Power Plant' is heading to the UK - EV giant is granted a licence to power homes, businesses and EVs
Tesla's 'Virtual Power Plant' is heading to the UK - EV giant is granted a licence to power homes, businesses and EVs
TechRadar

Energy regulator grants Tesla Energy Ventures license to provide electricity Reports state that Tesla looks to replicate its energy supply business in Texas ‘Virtual Power Plant' could allow solar owners to feed back into the grid The…

fool.com - Jonathan Ponciano - Solar Stock Down 30% in a Year, but a New $75 Million Bet Suggests This Fund Sees Opportunity
Solar Stock Down 30% in a Year, but a New $75 Million Bet Suggests This Fund Sees Opportunity
The Motley Fool

On February 17, 2026, Greenvale Capital LLP disclosed a new position in Enphase Energy (ENPH 2.99%), acquiring 2,350,000 shares in the fourth quarter for an estimated $75.32 million based on quarter-end pricing. According to an SEC filing dated…

climatedepot.com - Watch: Indiana & Illinois Solar Farms Devastated by Severe Storm
Watch: Indiana & Illinois Solar Farms Devastated by Severe Storm
Climate Depot

In the quiet town of Wheatfield, Indiana, a powerful storm system unleashed chaos on March 10, 2026, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. While initial reports suggested hail as the primary culprit, investigations point to a suspected…

t3.com - Derek Adams - I tested Jackery's Explorer 500 V2 during a four-hour blackout and learned its limits fast
I tested Jackery's Explorer 500 V2 during a four-hour blackout and learned its limits fast
T3

Welcome to T3's review of the Jackery Explorer 500 V2, an easy-to-carry 500W portable power station for outdoor activities as well as a home emergency backup for low-draw appliances and devices. Having recently given five glowing stars to the…

newsweek.com - Matthew Tostevin - Donald Trump loves oil. His war could help kill it
Donald Trump loves oil. His war could help kill it
Newsweek

In Thailand, government officials have been ordered to work from home, stop wearing suits and skip foreign trips to save energy; Pakistan's government has shifted to a four-day work week; Bangladesh is closing its universities; Vietnam has sent out…

theconversation.com - Chee Meng Tan - Oil price escalation could help China grasp more green global leadership
Oil price escalation could help China grasp more green global leadership
The Conversation

With crude oil prices incredibly volatile as the war in Iran continues, some countries are already warning they may run out of oil. Pakistan and Bangladesh are both introducing emergency measures as petrol and diesel reserves come under pressure.

thehindu.com - Vasudevan Mukunth - Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India's thermal independence
Electrifying industrial heat as a path to India's thermal independence
The Hindu

In the industrial town of Morbi in Gujarat, the air usually hums with the roar of gas-fired kilns producing millions of square metres of ceramic tiles. Today, however, a quarter of those kilns are cold. Nearly a thousand kilometres away in…

theweek.com - Joel Mathis, The Week US - Are electric vehicles the answer to oil shocks?
Are electric vehicles the answer to oil shocks?
The Week

The U.S. war on Iran has driven up gasoline prices, alarming drivers around the world and spurring renewed interest in electric vehicles. Gasoline prices are rising “and so are searches for EVs,” said InsideEVs. The Iran crisis has…

spacenews.com - Sandra Erwin - York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space
York Space acquires satellite propulsion manufacturer Orbion Space
SpaceNews

WASHINGTON — York Space Systems said it has acquired Orbion Space Technology, bringing a key satellite propulsion technology inside the company as it expands production for national security space programs. The Denver-based satellite…

newsanyway.com - News Team - Bellway Development Brings Sustainable Homes to Swanley
Bellway Development Brings Sustainable Homes to Swanley
Daily News Organization

Harrington's Plant Nursery grew its last flowers years ago. By spring, the Swanley site will house 60 families instead, completing a two-year transformation that replaced abandoned glasshouses with solar panels and hedgehog highways. Bellway…

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