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indianexpress.com - Pratyush Deep - Why India curtailed solar energy during peak summer power demand
Why India curtailed solar energy during peak summer power demand
The Indian Express

According to data from Grid India, at least 693.81 GWh of solar power was curtailed, compared to a total of 399.34 GWh curtailed between January and March. Earlier, a report by global energy think tank Ember also found that a total of 2,300 GWh of…

foxnews.com - Michael Dorgan - Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds
Regulators allow Obama-era solar plant to kill thousands of birds annually, investigation finds
Fox News

Regulators are allowing an Obama-era 'clean energy' solar plant to continue operating even as its reflected solar beams kill thousands of birds each year, with no fines or enforcement action taken since it opened, a Fox News Digital investigation…

japantimes.co.jp - Nichola Groom - Trump's crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom
Trump's crackdown on China-linked solar firms stalls U.S. factory boom
The Japan Times

Top solar companies, banks and insurers have stopped doing business with at least a half dozen recently built U.S. panel factories because of ⁠uncertainty over whether their ties to China could disqualify them from clean-energy subsidies…

techradar.com - Efosa Udinmwen - Solar panels over canals could transform California's water and energy systems
Solar panels over canals could transform California's water and energy systems
TechRadar

Covering 4,000 kilometers of canals would save 63 billion gallons of water and generate 13GW of power annually Pilot project shows significant drops in water loss and algae growth Critics argue that the project is too expensive, and preventing…

independent.co.uk - Jeff Meyer - Do plug-in solar panels save you money?
Do plug-in solar panels save you money?
The Independent

Plug-in solar panels could soon offer a cheaper way to generate electricity at home. Instead of paying thousands of pounds for a rooftop solar system, UK households will be able to follow in the footsteps of their European neighbours and buy a…

livescience.com - Alexander McNamara - Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery
Science news this week: The latest on the cruise ship hantavirus infections, a shortcut to Mars, and a fast-charging quantum battery
Live Science

This week's science news was dominated by coverage of a cluster of hantavirus infections aboard the Dutch-flagged cruise ship MV Hondius. The cases first received public attention at the end of last week, but the identification of the hantavirus…

salon.com - Christopher Niezrecki - Trump's $2B buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for taxpayers amid energy shortage
Trump's $2B buyoff to cancel offshore wind farms is a bad deal for taxpayers amid energy shortage
Salon.com

The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It's facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay offshore wind developers nearly US$2 billion in taxpayer money to walk away from energy projects. These…

marketbeat.com - Promising Solar Stocks To Consider - May 8th
Promising Solar Stocks To Consider - May 8th
MarketBeat

Megatrends Still Matter: 3 Growth Stocks for the Next 10 Years First Solar, Nextpower, and SolarEdge Technologies are the three Solar stocks to watch today, according to MarketBeat's stock screener tool. 'Solar stocks' are shares of publicly traded…

buzzfeed.com - Sally Elshorafa - 29 Outdoor Decor Pieces That'll Make Your Neighbors Green With Envy
29 Outdoor Decor Pieces That'll Make Your Neighbors Green With Envy
BuzzFeed

Your backyard does not need to be the biggest one on the block to become the one that everyone is looking at. From glow-y ambient lighting and privacy helpers to cool furniture and an outdoor game, these Amazon must-haves will help turn your patio…

rediff.com - Varsha Sagi - Delhi's Urban Forests: Carbon Storage And Climate Change Mitigation
Delhi's Urban Forests: Carbon Storage And Climate Change Mitigation
Rediff.com

Delhi's urban forests are emerging as vital carbon sinks, offering a natural solution to combat climate change and generate carbon credits, according to recent research. Delhi's urban forests store significant carbon, potentially generating over Rs…

thoughtcatalog.com - Nina Sterle - The Job You Were Born To Do, Based On Your Birth Month
The Job You Were Born To Do, Based On Your Birth Month
Thought Catalog

April, powered by the dynamic energy of Mars, you bring high spirits and determination to any task you undertake. As a cardinal sign, you're all about initiating actions and taking charge. You're an ideal fit for leadership roles, where your…

washingtonexaminer.com - Maydeen Merino - Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, awaiting Iran, and FEMA proposals
Daily on Energy: Quote of the week, awaiting Iran, and FEMA proposals
Washington Examiner

Welcome to Daily on Energy, written by Washington Examiner energy and environment writers Callie Patteson (@CalliePatteson) and Maydeen Merino (@MaydeenMerino). Email cpatteson@washingtonexaminer dot com or mmerino@washingtonexaminer dot com for…

cnbc.com - Kevin Williams - Americans oppose huge AI data centers in their towns. Tiny ones in their homes may be a different story
Americans oppose huge AI data centers in their towns. Tiny ones in their homes may be a different story
CNBC

Global spending on building new AI data centers could top $7 trillion by 2030, but public opposition within the U.S. is growing, with Maine's governor recently forced to veto a law that would have banned new construction by hyperscalers. The idea…

bangordailynews.com - Benjamin Kail - Maine gubernatorial candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts
Maine gubernatorial candidates split on energy costs, natural gas and budget cuts
Bangor Daily News

Our political journalists are based in the Maine State House and have deep source networks across the partisan spectrum in communities all over the state. Their coverage aims to cut through major debates and probe how officials make decisions. Read…

goodhousekeeping.com - Dan DiClerico - 5 Steps to Make Sure Your Deck Is Safe for Summer
5 Steps to Make Sure Your Deck Is Safe for Summer
Good Housekeeping

Barbecue season is just around the corner in many parts of the country, including New York, where I do my grilling. If a deck is the backdrop for outdoor gatherings, now is the time to give it a safety check. Depending on the size of the crowd, a…

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