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Voluntary Carbon Markets Alone Cannot Scale Carbon Removal to Climate Goals
Energy & Climate

Voluntary Carbon Markets Alone Cannot Scale Carbon Removal to Climate Goals

Despite notable corporate investments, voluntary carbon markets lack the capacity to drive carbon removal at the scale required, demanding stronger public policy support.

Xiaomi Sets First Autonomous Lap Record at Nürburgring with New Electric SUV
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Xiaomi Sets First Autonomous Lap Record at Nürburgring with New Electric SUV

Xiaomi's YU7 GT electric SUV became the first fully autonomous vehicle to complete a lap at Nürburgring’s Nordschleife, setting a new benchmark for driverless speed.

Asbestos Found in Hundreds of UK Wind Turbines Imported from China Raises Safety Concerns
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Asbestos Found in Hundreds of UK Wind Turbines Imported from China Raises Safety Concerns

Asbestos-containing components imported from China have been detected in at least 1,000 UK wind turbines, prompting safety concerns and calls for a government investigation.

Maine Steps Up to Report Climate Emissions Amid Federal Data Gaps
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Maine Steps Up to Report Climate Emissions Amid Federal Data Gaps

After the EPA halted greenhouse gas reporting, Maine collaborates with partners to generate its own detailed climate pollution data ahead of state deadlines.

Ambuja Cements Partners with UK’s Leilac to Pilot Large-Scale Low-Carbon Cement Production
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Ambuja Cements Partners with UK’s Leilac to Pilot Large-Scale Low-Carbon Cement Production

Ambuja Cements teams up with British clean tech firm Leilac to test commercial carbon capture technology aimed at slashing emissions from its Gujarat plant.

Henderson Considers Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers Amid Energy and Environmental Concerns
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Henderson Considers Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers Amid Energy and Environmental Concerns

Henderson, Nevada, is weighing a six-month pause on new data center applications to address power usage, heat output, and community impacts before updating regulations.

The AI Revolution Faces a New Bottleneck: Electricity Supply Constraints
Energy & Climate

The AI Revolution Faces a New Bottleneck: Electricity Supply Constraints

As AI technology demand surges, the critical challenge shifts from chip shortages to the massive electricity required to power data centers, straining grids designed for modest growth.

China Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Trials in Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks
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China Advances Sodium-Ion Battery Trials in Heavy-Duty Electric Trucks

Chinese manufacturer FAW Jiefang completed extensive real-world tests of sodium-ion batteries in heavy trucks, highlighting strong performance in extreme climates and fast charging capabilities.

Affordable Used Police Chevy Blazer EV Offers Practical Electric Drive for Long Commutes
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Affordable Used Police Chevy Blazer EV Offers Practical Electric Drive for Long Commutes

A driver chose a used Chevy Blazer EV previously deployed as a police vehicle to save on fuel amid high gas prices and long daily travel, valuing simplicity over tech gadgets.

India Advances Nuclear Technology with New Deuterated Compounds Plant and Sodium Cell Facility
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India Advances Nuclear Technology with New Deuterated Compounds Plant and Sodium Cell Facility

India inaugurated a plant for producing high-purity deuterated compounds and commissioned a prototype sodium cell, boosting its nuclear self-reliance and Fast Breeder Reactor program.

Solar Power Surpasses Natural Gas in Asia’s Electricity Generation for the First Time
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Solar Power Surpasses Natural Gas in Asia’s Electricity Generation for the First Time

Rapid solar expansion in Asia, led by China and India and aided by cheaper panels, has driven solar power to overtake natural gas in electricity generation across the continent.

How Nuclear Testing at Bikini Atoll Pioneered Modern Oceanography
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How Nuclear Testing at Bikini Atoll Pioneered Modern Oceanography

The 1946 and 1947 nuclear tests at Bikini Atoll catalyzed critical oceanographic research, advancing scientific understanding of coral atoll formation and deep-sea exploration techniques.