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U.S. Small-Scale Solar Generation Has Quadrupled in the Last Decade
We estimate that U.S. generation from small-scale or rooftop solar photovoltaic systems (smaller than 1 megawatt of capacity) has increased from 18,812 gigawatthours (GWh) to 92,979 GWh over the last decade. The four states with the highest generation of small-scale solar in the country—California, Arizona, Texas, and Florida—are in regions … [continued]
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Franco-German Car Deal A ‘Historic Mistake’ That Weakens Climate Ambition And Europe’s Car Industry
Deal to loosen the EU’s car CO₂ standards and IAA requirements a ‘historic mistake’ that puts Europe’s position in the global EV and battery race in jeopardy. T&E has labelled the French and German government’s agreement to weaken the EU’s car CO₂ standards and IAA requirements as a ‘historic mistake’. … [continued]
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DeLorean Takes A Ride On Tesla’s “Flying Car” Coattails
The DeLorean Motor Company has hitched the iconic DeLorean name to the new Airspeeder series, a showcase for cutting edge “flying car” eVTOL technology.
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Wisconsin successfully restores habitat for piping plovers after 49 years with no sightings
By Anna Wildman
A stretch of Lake Superior beach in northern Wisconsin will remain closed to the public next spring and summer with the hopes of luring back a nesting pair of endangered piping plovers, which were recently spotted there for the first time in nearly a half century.
American hay growers face triple whammy of drought, pests and high fuel costs
Farmers are cutting less hay this year due to persistent drought, the soaring price of fuel and a new pest. That’s driving up the cost for livestock producers, who often rely on hay to feed their animals during the winter.