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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…
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…
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…
Smart bird feeder is the perfect Christmas gift and is 38% off
We're hitting that time of year where the focus turns to finding gifts for difficult to buy people. The friends or relatives who already have everything they want, don't like ‘stuff' or, worse, when you ask them what they want reply…
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…
How Portland is spending its tax on billion-dollar companies
On a former landfill in Portland, Oregon, workers are installing hundreds of solar panels in a community solar project that will help people living nearby save on their electric bills. The new solar farm was funded by an unusual source: the city's…
Black Friday Is Fast Approaching; These Are The 31 Best Deals To Shop Now
It's tiiime. Nope, we're not talking about Christmas, Valentine's, or the summer. Rather, Black Friday, our number one favourite shopping event of the year, is here (ish). Although actual Black Friday might be a while off yet, you won't have to…
UK house with terrace overlooking giraffes goes on sale for £600k
A family home in the UK has come onto the market for nearly £600k, and it boasts an extraordinary view of giraffes. The sun terrace of the detached four-bedroom property in Paignton, Devon, looks out directly over the mammals' enclosure at…
Read the studies: Rage over data centers is mostly the product of ignorance
Seven in 10 Americans oppose an AI data center in their community, whereas only 53 percent would object to a nuclear power plant, according to Gallup's March survey. Somehow, we would rather live beside a reactor than a building full of servers.
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…
Activists Claim Rerouting Ships To Avoid Whales Is Too Much Pollution - Science Says No
Cargo ships don't want to collide with marine animals or anything else any more than the most fervent Greenpeace activist does but governments are told by environmental groups that the fuel use of the modern world is obscene and so changing routes…
Running a Smart Home Energy System Takes a Lot of Software
In theory, it's straightforward to assemble the smart energy home: Solar panels, home backup batteries, and electric vehicles, plus smart thermostats, heat pumps, and water heaters — all the individual pieces can be had for the homeowner who…
£1,600-a-day energy bill at Swansea Council HQ
A multi-year project is being drawn up to reduce a £1,600-a-day energy bill at Swansea 's Guildhall and make it more environmentally-friendly. The building is the council's most energy-intensive in its portfolio and one of the most…
Jeremy Clarkson makes dramatic Cotswolds U-turn after just months
The 66-year-old broadcaster criticised solar panels earlier this year as part of a wider attack on the Government's Net Zero policies. Writing in his Sunday Times column in January, Mr Clarkson described solar panels as 'ugly' and compared them to…
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