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bbc.co.uk - Joe Gerrard - Bettys Tea Rooms in York applies for solar panels on roof - BBC News
Bettys Tea Rooms in York applies for solar panels on roof - BBC News
BBC

Plans have been submitted to refurbish the upper floors of Bettys tea rooms in York and install solar panels on the building's roof. An application from owners Bettys & Taylors Group proposes improvements to staff facilities including changing…

independent.co.uk - Jeff Meyer - Do solar panels work in winter? The truth homeowners should know about UK weather
Do solar panels work in winter? The truth homeowners should know about UK weather
The Independent

When the clocks go back and the days close in, it's natural to wonder whether solar panels can still pull their weight. The UK's short daylight hours and famously grey skies fuel a common misconception that solar panels ‘switch off' in…

independent.co.uk - Howard Mustoe - This is how long solar panels really last on a typical home
This is how long solar panels really last on a typical home
The Independent

If you're researching the best solar panels for your home, one of the first questions you'll likely ask is how long they last. Knowing their lifespan helps you understand how many years of free electricity you can expect once the system has paid…

yorkpress.co.uk - Joe Gerrard - Plans for refurbishments to York's Bettys Tea Rooms and roof-mounted solar panels
Plans for refurbishments to York's Bettys Tea Rooms and roof-mounted solar panels
York Press

An application from owners Bettys & Taylors Group proposes improvements to staff facilities including changing rooms, lockers and meeting spaces. Solar panels and tiles which are designed to blend in with the building's existing roof tiles would…

shawlocal.com - David Albers of Crystal Lake - Letter: Solar panel inconvenient truths
Letter: Solar panel inconvenient truths
Shaw Local

Most people do not comprehend the unreliability and limitations of residential rooftop-mounted solar panels in northern climates during the winter months. Today is the first day since the Nov. 29 snowstorm, 12 days ago, that my solar panels have…

pv-magazine.com - Emiliano Bellini - Solar glare forces partial panel removal at Amsterdam Airport
Solar glare forces partial panel removal at Amsterdam Airport
pv magazine International

In early March, the Polderbaan runway at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol was closed to incoming traffic between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. during sunny conditions due to glare caused by nearby solar panels. Although located outside the landing area, the PV…

redstate.com - The Heartland Institute - Gone With the Wind
Gone With the Wind
redstate.com

The Trump administration just delivered an early Christmas present to the American people, especially those located on the Eastern Seaboard and whale lovers. According to the Department of the Interior, “effective immediately—the…

fastcompany.com - Jennifer Mattson - Gold and silver prices reached record highs today. Here's what's next for 2026
Gold and silver prices reached record highs today. Here's what's next for 2026
Fast Company

Gold and silver prices rose to record highs in early trading on Monday, spurred on by a confluence of a few different political events and economic factors, including tensions over the U.S. seizing of possibly another oil tanker from Venezuela…

ibtimes.co.uk - Jan Kevin Bautista - Gold Hits $4,400 (£3,289) as Global Chaos Sparks Historic Rush for Precious Metals
Gold Hits $4,400 (£3,289) as Global Chaos Sparks Historic Rush for Precious Metals
International Business Times UK

As 2025 draws to a close, the global financial landscape has been reshaped by a potent mix of geopolitical conflict, shifting trade policies, and monetary easing. Prices for gold and silver have shattered historical records, with gold surpassing…

investopedia.com - Peter Gratton - Gold, Silver, and Copper Are All Hitting Record Highs-Here's What's Driving the Frenzy
Gold, Silver, and Copper Are All Hitting Record Highs-Here's What's Driving the Frenzy
Investopedia

Gold and silver are on track for their strongest annual gains since 1979, powered by demand for safe-haven assets amid tariff turmoil, falling interest rates, and major buying by central banks. Copper's record run reflects surging demand worldwide…

people.com - Toni Sutton - We Found a Cape Cod-Inspired Tiny Home with Big Windows, an Open Floor Plan, and a Second-Story Balcony for $24K
We Found a Cape Cod-Inspired Tiny Home with Big Windows, an Open Floor Plan, and a Second-Story Balcony for $24K
PEOPLE

As you're shopping for items like New Year's Eve dresses and cozy sheets on Amazon today, why not add a tiny home to your virtual cart? That's right, you can now have one shipped straight to you in just a few weeks. Tiny houses are still living…

express.co.uk - Katie Elliott - Octopus Energy to offer 'zero bill' tariff homes in 4 more UK locations
Octopus Energy to offer 'zero bill' tariff homes in 4 more UK locations
Express.co.uk

Octopus Energy to offer ‘zero bill' tariff homes in 4 more UK locations Octopus Energy has joined forces with a major UK housebuilder to bring energy-bill-free living to more Brits across the country. The new deal will combine Octopus's Zero…

indianexpress.com - Roshni Yadav - Knowledge Nugget: National Farmers' Day - Best sustainable agricultural practices you must-know for UPSC Exam
Knowledge Nugget: National Farmers' Day - Best sustainable agricultural practices you must-know for UPSC Exam
The Indian Express

In the context where a number of issues, such as climate change, environmental sustainability, and food security, accelerate the transition to sustainable agriculture, let's know about sustainable agriculture and its methods. 1. Sustainable…

grist.org - Kate Yoder - This Netflix holiday rom-com is secretly an environmentalist fantasy
This Netflix holiday rom-com is secretly an environmentalist fantasy
Grist - Climate and environmental news

At first glance, A Merry Little Ex-Mas looks like yet another holiday rom-com — a comforting, predictable love story done up in a tidy bow. Only in this case, that festive wrapper is made of green ribbon. Any environmentally-minded viewers…

semafor.com - Dominic Dudley - Oman's United Solar to receive $30m from Waaree Solar Americas
Oman's United Solar to receive $30m from Waaree Solar Americas
Semafor

Oman's United Solar Holding has secured $30 million for a polysilicon manufacturing plant which, once complete, will be the largest facility of its kind outside China. The funding has come from Waaree Solar Americas, a US subsidiary of Indian solar…

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