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Germany’s energy shift, known as the Energiewende, is facing some tough challenges this year. In the first few months of 2025, the country’s clean energy output dropped to its lowest level in years, falling under 80 terawatt-hours (TWh). A major factor was the sharp 31% decline in wind energy, which dropped to 39 TWh and […]

 Japan’s space-based solar power (SBSP) project has the potential to dramatically change the solar industry and the broader renewable energy landscape. Traditional solar power relies on sunlight reaching Earth’s surface, which is affected by factors like weather, time of day, and geographical location. With space-based solar power, energy can be harvested 24/7, unaffected by clouds

EcoFlow has introduced an innovative backyard solar energy system called the Stream Series, designed for quick and easy installation without the need for professional help or permits. Starting at just $599, this plug-and-play system allows homeowners to generate solar power by simply connecting it to a standard 120V wall outlet. The system includes a microinverter

In a groundbreaking discovery, researchers have identified the first animal known to survive without oxygen. The creature, Henneguya salminicola, is a microscopic parasite related to jellyfish and corals. It inhabits the muscle tissue of salmon and has evolved to entirely bypass oxygen-dependent respiration. Unlike most animals, this parasite lacks mitochondria, the cellular structures responsible for

Hybu Cig Cymru, the body tasked with promoting Welsh meat, is under fire after downplaying the environmental impact of livestock farming in a recent statement. The organization referred to methane emissions from cattle as a “flow gas” with a short atmospheric lifespan, implying that these emissions have a minimal and temporary effect on climate change.

Scientists at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) have unveiled an innovative nanoplastic material that could significantly impact the future of agriculture. Unlike traditional greenhouse coverings, which allow nearly all light, including infrared, to pass through—leading to excess heat and energy loss—this new material is designed to selectively filter light. It lets beneficial

Researchers at ETH Zurich have developed a groundbreaking method to extract gold from electronic waste, turning discarded devices into high-value 22-carat gold nuggets. This innovative process works by dissolving gold from electronic motherboards using an eco-friendly solution, and then recovering it in solid, pure form. Unlike traditional gold mining, which often involves toxic chemicals like

Japan’s Kyosemi Corporation is transforming the solar energy landscape with its groundbreaking Sphelar® technology—small, spherical solar cells that can capture sunlight from every direction. Unlike conventional flat solar panels that require precise positioning, these tiny 1–2 mm silicon spheres efficiently absorb direct, reflected, and diffused light, achieving conversion efficiencies of nearly 20%. This unique ability

Scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology have made a groundbreaking discovery by analyzing 700,000 hours of bird sounds recorded in California’s Sierra Nevada mountains. By placing microphones at 1,600 locations across six million acres, they monitored key bird species, including owls and woodpeckers, which serve as indicators of forest health. Using the BirdNET machine-learning

Students from Vancouver’s Mount Baker Secondary School recently stunned audiences with their “Trash Fashion Show,” where they transformed everyday waste into high-fashion pieces. Using materials like discarded plastic bottles, old newspapers, and scrap fabric, these young designers created innovative and sustainable runway creations that proved fashion doesn’t have to harm the planet. This event not