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Rooftop solar panels could be a hindrance for homesellers, real estate agents say
Solar panels have become a “hindrance” for some luxury homesellers and potential buyers in Las Vegas, according to some real estate agents. A recent national Re/Max survey found that wellness features such as spas, saunas and…
The gift that keeps on giving: How solar panels on farms can help increase crop yields
Solar farm projects in the Canadian province of Alberta have been put on hold or cancelled because of a recent increase in regulations in the province. The new regulations ban solar panels from agricultural land and force solar developers to fully…
New molecular 'glue' makes next-generation solar panels stronger in the heat
Solar panels made from silicon are already common on rooftops and in large solar farms. They are reliable and proven, but they are also getting close to their maximum performance. To make panels produce more electricity without taking up more…
Classic British sight set to look different this Christmas
Thousands of traditional red post boxes are being replaced, with over 3,000 new-style pillar boxes being rolled-out across the country. The move by Royal Mail is an attempt to keep up with the times, as the UK's emblematic post-boxes undergo their…
Prepare for unexpected power outages with the best Black Friday generator deals - get 56% off our top battery-powed pick from Anker
With winter storm season fast approaching, it's important to be prepared for potential power outages. A reliable portable generator can keep your necessities running in the event of downed power lines. Since these machines are a big investment…
New Offshore Drilling Plan Gets Bipartisan Pushback
Current Climate brings you the latest news about the business of sustainability every Monday. Sign up to get it in your inbox. T he Trump administration is making good on the president's “drill, baby, drill” rhetoric with a new plan…
Trump's tariffs might actually be working as he intended
It was, by any measure, a lot of red ink. When Volkswagen announced its third-quarter profits at the end of October, the German auto giant said it anticipated heavy losses for this year. The reason? It is taking a 5 billion-euro hit from tariffs…
Cop30 was an unmitigated virtue-signalling disaster
For the first time ever in the history of the Cop summit, the US has not sent an official delegation to what is regarded as the most important climate event on the planet. Some horrified environmentalists declared that the failure of one of the…
Limp COP30 deal matters little in renewables vs fossil battle
THE weak statement that omitted any mention of fossil fuels was probably the best outcome that could have been realistically expected of the COP30 climate summit. It was always going to be a tall order to put nearly 200 countries with massively…
Investors sue Maine over commercial solar farm law
Investors behind 111 solar energy farms in Maine filed a lawsuit on Monday against the state over a law that will place new fees and restrictions on commercial solar developments at the start of 2026. The lawsuit, filed in federal court in the…
How artificial intelligence can help achieve a clean energy future
There is growing attention on the links between artificial intelligence and increased energy demands. But while the power-hungry data centers being built to support AI could potentially stress electricity grids, increase customer prices and service…
Report: Sen. John Curtis voted against solar subsidy that he previously used
Utah Sen. John Curtis is one of three Republicans who availed themselves of federal solar energy subsidies that they later voted to end, according to a new report. The intrigue: Curtis founded the Conservative Climate Caucus and has positioned…
Sharp offers space-qualified solar cells, plans perovskite-silicon tandem production
Japan-based technology company Sharp Corporation offers a range of space-qualified compound solar cells for use in low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites and other spacecraft. It recently exhibited its space-grade PV devices at Space Tech Expo Europe…
Landsat 4 - NASA Science
Landsat 4 represented the next generation Earth resources satellites. It carried the new Thematic Mapper (TM) instrument that provided data in seven spectral bands with greatly improved spectral, spatial, and radiometric resolution compared to…
Spot The Effectiveness: UN climate summits vs. CO2 levels - 3 Decades of UN climate meetings HAVE NOT impacted CO2 levels - let alone the temperature
Via Tony Heller on X @TonyClimate & website: www.realclimatescience.com A quarter-century of promises: It's November 2025. We are exactly a quarter century removed from the millennial panic, the Kyoto Protocol hype, and the first waves of…
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