Energy

Xiaomeisha Ocean World in China is facing backlash after visitors discovered its advertised whale shark was a robotic model.

Chinese aquarium accused of misleading visitors with robotic whale shark display

Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project

Fossil fuel groups accused of trying to covertly derail Ohio solar project

The decision comes as a blow to more than 20 Republican-led states and industry groups that had sought to block the regulations.

Supreme Court allows Biden’s EPA to enforce regulations on power plants

The growing challenge of recycling aging renewable energy infrastructure has some companies working to find cost-effective solutions.

Pheasant hatchery filled with solar panels part of clean energy’s recycling problem

Google is buying energy from Kairos Power's small modular reactors, as more tech companies are investing in nuclear facilities.

Google invests in SMRs as more tech companies go nuclear for energy needs

Mysterious white blobs have been washing ashore along Canada’s coastline, prompting investigations by the Coast Guard and marine experts.

Mysterious white blobs found along Canada’s coastline prompt investigations

Parrots are causing power outages and other disruptions in an Argentinian town as the birds, driven by deforestation, overwhelm the area.

Parrots overwhelm Argentinian town, leading to local power outages

Discover how a hydrogen-powered car fueled by sewage aims to set new land speed records, built by students at the University of Warwick.

Sewage-fueled hydrogen car aims for speed record

Amid severe drought and water riots, Algeria is investing $5.4 billion to expand its desalination capacity.

Algeria invests billions in desalination amid severe drought, water riots

Switzerland is set to pilot a project installing solar panels on train tracks, although concerns about safety remain.

Switzerland to install solar panels on train tracks, safety concerns remain

The World Wildlife Fund's 2024 report warns of severe global biodiversity loss, but some researchers question the accuracy of its findings.

WWF report warns of rapid biodiversity loss, some experts question the findings

Tesla unveiled its fully autonomous Cybercab prototype, hours after former President Trump voiced concerns about self-driving technology.

Tesla unveils Cybercab just hours after Trump criticizes autonomous vehicles

A startup founded by Robinhood's former CEO aims to overcome the limitations of solar energy by using a constellation of satellites in space.

Startup aims to overcome a major solar energy problem with space-based power

The world’s first semisubmersible wind farm may offer a cost-effective and environmentally friendly solution to offshore wind challenges.

World’s first semisubmersible turbines may help solve offshore wind concerns

Rio Tinto has bought Arcadium Lithium for $6.7 billion, capitalizing on China's oversupply-driven price drop and rising demand for the metal.

Mining giant closes $6.7B lithium deal as China’s oversupply impacts metal’s price

In response to increased EU tariffs on Chinese EVs, Beijing has moved to raise duties on European brandy imports.

China raises tariffs on European brandy in response to EU’s EV duty hike

The U.S. government is investing millions to build a transmission line connecting Texas to the national power grid after decades of isolation.

Texas power grid to connect with national network after decades of isolation

A new report shows that artificial intelligence tools, including ChatGPT, are using up to four times more water than previously believed.

AI tools consume up to 4 times more water than estimated

The rapid growth of AI-driven data centers is straining the U.S. power grid, leading to concerns about electricity shortages and rising costs.

AI boom fuels data center growth, straining US power grid

The Palisades nuclear power plant in Michigan is set to become the first reactor in the U.S. to restart after being decommissioned.

First nuclear reactor restart in US history secures $1.5B in federal funding

Nantucket residents are trying to challenge the Vineyard Wind project in the Supreme Court, arguing it threatens endangered right whales.

Embattled Vineyard Wind project may face SCOTUS scrutiny over whale impact

Spain is building its largest urban solar farm over cemeteries in Valencia, as families of the deceased claim they were not consulted.

Spain builds solar farm over a cemetery, but did not tell relatives of the deceased

Ford is offering free home chargers and installation to customers who buy or lease an electric vehicle before the end of 2024.

Ford offers customers complimentary home EV chargers and installation

Chinese researchers are developing a solar-powered method to efficiently extract lithium from seawater, aiming to meet rising global demand.

Chinese researchers use solar power to extract lithium from seawater

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