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Arctic Ocean Bacteria Could Use Acetone to Convert Carbon into Nutrients
Energy & Climate

Arctic Ocean Bacteria Could Use Acetone to Convert Carbon into Nutrients

Researchers identify a bacteria species in the Arctic Ocean that may utilize acetone as a carbon source, revealing new insights into marine carbon cycles.

The Hidden Cost of Fast Charging on Electric Vehicle Batteries
Energy & Climate

The Hidden Cost of Fast Charging on Electric Vehicle Batteries

Frequent use of fast chargers can accelerate battery wear in electric vehicles, impacting their longevity and performance more than standard charging methods.

Toyota and Lexus Double Global Electric Vehicle Sales Amid Industry Decline
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Toyota and Lexus Double Global Electric Vehicle Sales Amid Industry Decline

Toyota and Lexus have more than doubled their global electric vehicle sales despite a continued overall downturn in the automotive market for the third consecutive month.

Drax Proposes £20 Billion AI Data Centre at UK Biomass Facility
Energy & Climate

Drax Proposes £20 Billion AI Data Centre at UK Biomass Facility

Drax announces plans to develop a £20 billion AI data centre at its North Yorkshire biomass power station, aiming to create significant investment and expand digital infrastructure.

India and France Strengthen Climate Finance Cooperation Ahead of COP31
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India and France Strengthen Climate Finance Cooperation Ahead of COP31

India and France reinforced their joint commitment to biodiversity, energy transition, and climate finance, aligning their priorities ahead of the COP31 summit.

LG Energy Solution Records Q3 Loss as Electric Vehicle Demand Softens
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LG Energy Solution Records Q3 Loss as Electric Vehicle Demand Softens

LG Energy Solution posted a third-quarter net loss driven by slower demand in the electric vehicle battery market, reflecting challenges facing the global EV supply chain.

Electric Vehicle Owners Encouraged to Share Cars to Speed Up EV Adoption
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Electric Vehicle Owners Encouraged to Share Cars to Speed Up EV Adoption

Experts suggest that electric vehicle owners lending their cars to others could accelerate mainstream adoption and ease the transition from gasoline cars.

Russia Engages Four African Nations in Negotiations for Major Nuclear Power Projects
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Russia Engages Four African Nations in Negotiations for Major Nuclear Power Projects

Russia is in discussions with four African countries to provide large-scale nuclear power plants, offering a range of reactor options to support the continent’s energy development.

CATL Dominates Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Through September 2026
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CATL Dominates Global Electric Vehicle Battery Market Through September 2026

Leading EV battery manufacturers during the first nine months of 2026 show CATL commanding the largest global market share, followed by BYD and LGES.

UN Scientists’ Hidden Vote on Carbon Capture Delays Global Climate Action
Energy & Climate

UN Scientists’ Hidden Vote on Carbon Capture Delays Global Climate Action

A secret vote among UN climate scientists on carbon capture technologies has hindered international efforts to establish effective climate policies and delayed critical emissions reduction measures.

Logging significantly reduces carbon storage in forest soils, worsening climate impacts
Energy & Climate

Logging significantly reduces carbon storage in forest soils, worsening climate impacts

Logging operations lead to substantial carbon loss from forest soils, undermining forests' ability to act as carbon sinks and intensifying climate change effects.

DARPA Supports Initiative to Track Energy Consumption Across AI Development Processes
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DARPA Supports Initiative to Track Energy Consumption Across AI Development Processes

DARPA is backing a project aimed at quantifying the energy use of artificial intelligence throughout its entire lifecycle, from training to deployment, to improve sustainability.