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Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa's solar energy boom
Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa's clean energy boom drives a surge in…
Royal Mail: Solar-powered postbox gets students' seal of approval
Gráinne Connolly BBC News NI Children using the first high-tech, solar-powered postbox in Northern Ireland to bear the cypher of King Charles III have given it their seal of approval. The box in Belfast's York Street was unveiled on…
Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa's solar energy boom
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Experts warn of rising lead risks in Africa's solar energy boom
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Years after a lead acid battery recycling plant shut down in Kenya's coastal city of Mombasa, residents of Owino Uhuru say they are still suffering from lead poisoning, a growing public health risk as Africa's clean…
Republicans must be 'more thoughtful members' around solar energy, Moore tells developers
While many renewable energy developers in Utah argue they don't largely rely on subsidies to survive, they'd like officials in Washington, D.C., to lower the temperature in the politicization of energy resources, as they face bigger business…
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Meta Platforms Is Betting on Space-Based Solar Power as AI Drives Power Demands. Northrop Grumman Stock Could Be a Winner.
The race to power artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly becoming the defining constraint of the next phase of the digital economy, and Meta Platforms (META) is signaling just how far the industry may need to go. In a recent move that underscores…
Rooftop Solar at Crossroads as Sri Lanka Shifts to Distributed Energy Future
Rooftop solar power in Sri Lanka has reached a critical turning point as the country responds to the combined pressures of the economic crisis, rising electricity tariffs and national climate commitments. What was once considered an optional…
The state of solar: Despite partisan rhetoric, the industry is still booming
This story was originally published by Grist and appears here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration The future looked dire for renewable energy in the United States last spring. Republicans in Congress started gutting the Inflation Reduction…
Renewables and batteries drive down fossil fuel use despite record electricity demand
The summer heat sparked record power use, but renewable energy was able to meet that additional demand. In its first-quarter snapshot for 2026, Australia's market operator also showed that rising battery capacity was eating into gas use. Power…
Paddocks to power: The rise of small-scale solar farms
By David Hill, Local Democracy Reporter A ‘‘community scale solar farm'' has been lit up in North Canterbury. Auckland-based Lightyears Solar Ltd commissioned an 8ha solar farm on Tram Road at Swannanoa, near Rangiora, earlier this…
B&M's 'magical' £8 garden buy creates 'soothing' sounds and glows
With the weather warming up and sunny skies taking over, plenty of people will be keen to make the most of the balmy conditions by spending time in their gardens. For anyone hoping to add 'soothing' ambience to their outdoor spaces by day and at…
Gardens look and sound magical' with B&M's two-in-one £8 item
With temperatures rising and clear skies, many people will be eager to capitalise on the pleasant weather by spending time in their gardens. For those looking to introduce a 'soothing' atmosphere to their outdoor areas during both day and evening…
These 3 Stocks Sit at the Intersection of Industry and Energy. Buy Them Now and Hold Forever.
Most companies fit neatly into an obvious business sector. Sometimes, however, an organization straddles two or more categorizations. And every now and then, these dually grouped outfits are fantastic investment opportunities specifically because…
Extreme weather in 2025 drove record wildfire emissions in Europe
Europe suffered unprecedented wildfires and heatwaves in 2025, impacts that are expected to worsen on the world's fastest-warming continent. Last year was the hottest year on record in the UK, Iceland and Norway and one of the three hottest years…
Northern Lights Forecast: 10 States May See Aurora Wednesday Night
The northern lights may be visible overnight from up to 10 northern U.S. states on Monday, April 27, into Tuesday, April 28, according to NOAA. (Photo by Oscar Chuberre / AFP via Getty Images) The northern lights may be visible overnight from…
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