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Swapping Out Diesel For Solar & Batteries In The Amazon Rainforest
Many villages in the Amazon basin have no roads, and solar and batteries are replacing diesel generators that are supplied by boat. The post Swapping Out Diesel For Solar & Batteries In The Amazon Rainforest appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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126 New EV Fast Chargers Are Coming To Oregon
The new public fast charger installations are rolling out steadily — just several days ago it was reported that over 3,000 were installed in the US in the first quarter. The total number of public fast chargers in the US is over 71,000. Now comes news of 126 fast chargers … [continued] The post 126…
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Small modular reactors and microreactors under development in the United States
Electric utilities in the United States currently operate about 98 gigawatts (GW) of nuclear generating capacity, but very little nuclear capacity has been built in the last few decades. High capital costs and lengthy licensing and approval processes have limited the expansion of nuclear power. However, several companies are developing new small modular reactor (SMR)…
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The National Science Board Purge Is A Warning About American Decline
The members of the National Science Board were not removed after hearings, evidence of misconduct, or a public argument about science policy. They were dismissed by email. No explanation. No transition. No apparent respect for institutional memory, earned authority, or the basic idea that the nation’s science system should not … [continued] The post The…
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It’s The Affordability, Stupid! Crafting Climate Strategies That Work
As prices soar in the wake of the war on Iran, some suggest shifting the conversation to affordability is a winning strategy. The post It’s The Affordability, Stupid! Crafting Climate Strategies That Work appeared first on CleanTechnica.
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Taiwan’s Scooter Capital Taipei To Go Fully Electric
Taiwan has long functioned as the world’s most intense proving ground for two-wheeled mobility. With more than 14 million scooters serving a population of roughly 23 million, the shift from combustion engines to electric drivetrains is unfolding in real time across its cities. By early 2026, that transition is no … [continued] The post Taiwan’s…
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The City Of Providence, Rhode Island Is Ready To Decarbonize
Envision early 20th century Providence, Rhode Island. Over a century of textile manufacturing had dumped industrial toxins — thousands of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” Two rivers combine to form the Providence River: the Woonosquatucket and the Moshassuck Rivers. The old timers insist … [continued] The post The…
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Solar-Powered Boat Travels Thousands Of Miles
The last time I checked in with this Finnish guy with his solar-powered boat, he was still in Finnish waters or near them. In this more recent video, he is headed toward Spain, having mostly passed through France. In my last article, I included one of his videos from months … [continued] The post Solar-Powered…
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Our Electrified Home
Earlier today (April 25, 2026), I attended the Electric Home Show at the Blaisdell Center in downtown Honolulu, where I met Scott Cooney and Zachary Shahan of this august publication. It was a blast meeting them, test driving a Kia EV9, and talking to many of the vendors there. I … [continued] The post Our…
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The Beloved Emperor Penguin & Antarctic Fur Seal Are Now Officially Endangered. Here’s What Can Be Done.
In 1902, British explorer Robert Falcon Scott spotted a large group of large black and white birds at Ross Island, Antarctica. This was among the many milestones of Scott’s famous Discovery expedition: the first breeding colony of emperor penguins. Now, only 124 years since this penguin colony was discovered, emperor penguins … [continued] The post The…