Tag: North America
PHOTOS: Riders tackle tight turns at motorcycle training seminar
The four-day Great Lakes Police Motorcycle Training Seminar tests riders on challenging cone courses at the Western Fair District.
The Hybrids Are Coming! The Hybrids Are Coming!
A new report from Bloomberg claims hybrid cars — using the 30 year old technology made popular by the Toyota Prius — are now the hottest segment on the new car market worldwide. That has caused some consternation among the staff here at CleanTechnica, where hundreds of dedicated staff members … [continued]
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Q&A: Does the World Need “Carbon Capture & Storage” to Reach Net-Zero?
When carbon dioxide (CO2) is released from a factory or power plant, the gas can be captured and permanently stored underground, preventing it from driving climate change. This is the idea underpinning carbon capture and storage (CCS), a technology that is at the heart of many nations’ net-zero plans. Influential organisations, including the Intergovernmental … [continued]
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Factcheck: How Nuclear, Gas, Wind, & Solar Power Are Affected During Heatwaves
Heatwaves are becoming more likely and more intense due to climate change, impacting sources of power generation around the world as they work to meet increased demand. When temperatures soared past 40C in parts of Europe in June and July 2026, nuclear reactors shuttered, gas plants’ efficiency fell, wind speeds dropped and … [continued]
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Michigan DNR encouraging residents to keep an eye out for invasive beetle
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources wants residents to check their trees for signs of the invasive Asian longhorned beetle.