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Pew Maps U.S. Data Center Energy Use Amid AI Boom
Pew Research Center published an analysis on October 24, 2025 examining energy use at U.S. data centers amid the AI boom, drawing primarily on the IEA's April 2025 'Energy and AI' report to map facili
Cloud Edge Effect Boosts Van Solar Output Over 100%
Reddit user Full_Analysis_3392 discovered that their 880 W rooftop PV system on an XLWB Sprinter generated over 1,050 W, a boost linked to the cloud‑edge effect that intensifies sunlight after rain an
Solar Generation Surpasses Coal in Texas ERCOT Grid
Solar power is now outpacing coal on Texas' ERCOT grid for the first time, with the U.S. Energy Information Administration projecting 78 billion kWh of solar versus 60 billion kWh of coal in 2026. The
E-quipment highlight: SANY SY375E packs a SWAPPABLE 550 kWh battery
SANY’s new SY375E electric excavator, powered by a swappable 550 kWh CATL battery, delivers diesel‑level digging force while eliminating emissions, offering a concrete step forward for Europe’s sluggi
Volcano Group Cuts Power to 45,000 Berlin Homes
On January 3, saboteurs burned five high-voltage cables over Berlin's Teltow canal, cutting electricity to 45,000 homes and four hospitals for up to five days in the city's longest blackout since WWII
Santa Paula Oil Spill: 420 Gallons Spilled, No Accountability
Six months after a crude oil spill in Santa Paula, residents remain concerned about accountability and environmental impact, as state officials have not confirmed the full extent of the spill or taken
Hochul Moves to Weaken NY's Landmark Climate Law
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is using the FY2027 state budget process to delay emissions targets in the state's 2019 Climate Act, pushing a 60% reduction by 2040 instead of 40% by 2030, while environmen
Devon’s Slapton Line collapse shows £18m road repair gap
Winter storms have ripped apart the Slapton Line in Devon, exposing a £18 million repair gap and underscoring the UK's broader coastal‑erosion crisis that threatens thousands of homes, roads and railw
Ventura County Sets Up Radiation Monitors Near SSFL
As the Sandy Fire spreads in Southern California, it has surged to within a quarter‑mile of the historic Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a former nuclear reactor and rocket testing site. Ventura County
141 Nations Back Youth-Led Climate Campaign at UN
The UN General Assembly voted 141-8 to formally embrace the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion on climate change — a legal milestone seeded by Pacific Island students in 2019 who wanted
GM adds Tesla‑compatible NACS ports to 2027 Chevy EVs
GM is revamping its 2027 Chevy Equinox and Blazer EVs with Tesla‑compatible NACS charging ports and an optional premium Bose sound system, directly answering driver complaints and keeping pace with Te
Loop Global adds 64 EV chargers to Boston apartments
Boston’s Hyde Park apartment complex became the city’s biggest multifamily EV‑charging site, with Loop Global installing 64 Level‑2 chargers that serve a quarter of its parking spots. Backed by Common
Electrek Podcast: Tesla Solar, Volvo EX60, Xiaomi YU7
Electrek released a new Friday podcast episode covering Tesla’s solar push, Volvo’s EX60 launch, Xiaomi’s YU7 GT, and other EV news, with GM Energy as the sponsor and a Patreon option for listener sup
Ride1Up’s three VORSA modular multi-use e-bikes from $1,395, Navee Memorial Day Sale restocks UT5 Ultra X electric superscooter, more
Even as Tesla rolls out robotaxi services in Texas and Cuba wrestles with blackouts, a wave of deep discounts on electric bikes, scooters, and portable power stations shows growing consumer appetite f
Kia is killing off its cheapest gas car, but a new EV will replace it
Kia is ending production of its cheap petrol‑powered Picanto, the last pure‑gas city car in the UK, as the zero‑emission vehicle mandate forces the brand to hit a 33% EV sales target. The company will
How to phase out residential gas equitably
Residential natural‑gas bills in the United States now devote roughly two‑thirds of charges to aging pipeline upkeep, a cost that has tripled in a decade even as the customer base grew only 8.5% and p
Hollywood Climate Summit Names First Honorees
The Hollywood Climate Summit will honor four individuals and programs—Quannah ChasingHorse, Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Meredith Shea, and Universal's GreenerLight—at its inaugural leadership ceremon
BYD's Great Han EV sedan spotted ahead of debut
BYD's flagship electric sedan, the Great Han, was spotted nearly uncamouflaged in China ahead of its expected August presale and September launch, riding the momentum of its sibling SUV's 100,000 preo
Lucid Cosmos Spotted Beside Model Y, Looks Same Size
A camouflaged Lucid Cosmos prototype was photographed testing on public roads near Lucid's Casa Grande, Arizona factory right beside a Tesla Model Y, offering the first real-world size comparison of t
West Coast Marine Heatwave to Expand, NOAA Projects
A massive marine heatwave stretching from California to Hawaii is now expected to expand and strengthen through summer, NOAA scientists project, compounding record-low western snowpack, drought, and a
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