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Russia's war pushed Europe to a tipping point on wind and solar

Thu, 08/01/2024 - 06:59

Tech Insider : Economy

Aerial view of a solar farm in rural Spain surrounded by farm fields. — A solar farm in rural Spain.
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Sustainability, economy, Europe, wind, Solar, Gas, coal

Why Turbulence Is Getting Worse

Thu, 05/30/2024 - 12:51

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Singapore Airlines made international news earlier this month when severe turbulence left one person dead and more than 30 injured.

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Category 6 Hurricanes Are Already Here

Fri, 02/09/2024 - 13:15

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Life-threatening rain, floods, and mudslides rip through California

Mon, 02/05/2024 - 17:07

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California's governor declared a state of emergency as a severe storm system triggered record rainfall, intense flooding, and strong winds. The extreme weather caused mass evacuations and left half a million people without power.

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Republican-controlled states like Oklahoma are rushing to invest in clean energy, even as conservative groups push for more oil and gas

Mon, 08/14/2023 - 11:40

Tech Insider : Politics

oil rig — Republican-controlled states across the country are seeing record investment in renewable energy industries.
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Carbon emissions hit a record last year, but rapid growth in renewable energy kept the increase from being far bigger

Thu, 03/02/2023 - 13:45