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Traditional forecasting still beats AI for the most extreme weather

AI outperforms traditional weather forecasting in many cases. But a new study shows that when it matters most, current AI models still need to...

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Ann Arbor is rolling out city-owned solar and batteries at homes. It can help lower electric bills

Installations are beginning now in a neighborhood where residents typically can’t afford solar.

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Have electric heat? Here’s how much you could save with heat pumps

Old-fashioned electric resistance heat is around three times less efficient than a heat pump—and making the switch could make a major difference on...

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Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

The nascent industry just lost its biggest buyer, at least temporarily. But some carbon removal technology is designed to survive without corporate...

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Plug-in solar is coming. Here’s how much you could save on electric bills

A new calculator from the nonprofit Bright Saver estimates potential savings from plug-in solar panels.

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An AI fix for America’s $27 billion grocery waste problem

Afresh just raised $34 million to expand its AI tools that help supermarkets cut food waste.

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This stunning new bridge in Helsinki is designed for cyclists, pedestrians, and trams—but no cars

At three quarters of a mile in length, the Kruunuvuorensilta, or crown bridge, is likely the longest of its kind in the world.

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Rivian’s factory will soon be powered partly by old batteries from its own EVs

The new energy storage system will utilize batteries previously used in Rivian trucks and SUVs.

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‘We stole Lululemon’s designs and made them less terrible for the environment’

Mumumelon is a store in London full of ‘deliberate shameless dupes’ of the activewear giant, designed to push it to cut emissions faster.

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Considering a used EV? Here are 3 things to know

Used EVs are increasingly a bargain—and the data shows that you don’t need to worry about battery life.

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Are the bees still dying? The scary truth behind the continuing ‘beepocalypse’

While the issue is less in the news cycle, many native bees are still on their way to extinction. And commercial honeybees are dying at rates that...

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These heat pumps can be installed in an hour—and will cut costs in half

Merino Energy, a new startup led by a former Apple designer, created a lower-cost heat pump that launched today.

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These startups both released groundbreaking induction stoves. Now they’re embroiled in a lawsuit

Copper, a startup behind an induction stove with a hidden battery, sued Impulse Labs today for patent infringement.

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California just hit an inflection point for batteries

California’s electric grid just broke a new record, providing as much power during peak demand as six Hoover Dams.

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The Trump administration is paying this company $1 billion to quit building wind farms. Experts question the arrangement’s legality

The government plans to pay TotalEnergies nearly $1 billion to pull out of offshore wind and focus on fossil fuels. But it can’t legally use...

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How Paris redesigned itself to be a city of bikes—not cars

Over the last 12 years, Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo fundamentally reshaped the City of Lights. As she leaves office, this is the story of how she...

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This new tech could help prevent future runway crashes

Honeywell’s new software gives pilots real-time warnings about runway dangers—and could be approved this year.

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Fast, modular, and solar-powered: a better way to build data centers

Last year, Redwood Materials and data center company Crusoe partnered on a first-of-a-kind solar microgrid with secondhand EV batteries. Now, with...

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Cheap EVs are about to flood the used car market. Will more buyers make the switch from gas?

If you need a car, this is a good time to buy a used EV.

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Pakistan’s solar boom is helping it save billions during the ongoing energy crisis

Over the past few years, Pakistan has adopted solar power at unprecedented rates. That’s helping cushion it from the effects of the war in Iran.

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There’s a better way to use the electric grid—and cut power bills

By unlocking existing power on the electric grid as demand grows, a new report says that American consumers could save as much as $170 billion on...

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Does the public comment system have an AI problem?

Fake comments are easy. Proving them isn’t.

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How diamond nanoparticles could be the trick for clothes that keep you cool in extreme heat

Tiny diamond particles can help fabric release heat—and despite being diamonds, they’re surprisingly affordable to make.

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Gas prices are going up. What will it mean for electric vehicles?

EVs are already cheaper to own and operate than gas-powered cars—and used EVs are an especially good deal right now. If gasoline prices surge, that...

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HP is mining its own e-waste to build its latest laptops

Recycling startup Mint Innovation partnered with the tech giant to make the industry’s first batch of closed-loop recycled copper from old HP...

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Google’s new Minnesota data center comes with the world’s largest battery—and won’t raise electric bills

The tech giant says it will fund enough new wind, solar, and long-duration storage to cover the project’s power demand and avoid shifting costs to...

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These saunas and spas for frogs could bring a species back from the brink of extinction

A simple, low-cost tool is designed to fight a disease that’s killing frogs.

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Why are Europeans eating more plant-based meat than Americans? It’s not why you think

From oat milk to Impossible Burgers, America’s plant-based boom is cooling. But plant-based protein sales are still growing in parts of Europe. One...

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What it’s really like to use the ‘Tesla of induction stoves’

We tried testing Charlie, a sleek induction range that can outperform its gas counterparts.

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Ikea’s resale bet is paying off

Ikea’s secondhand product sales keep growing—including some vintage furniture that’s decades old.

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This paint acts like a dehumidifier for your walls

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Mark Zuckerberg’s new Miami mansion sits at climate change ground zero

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Seattle just built the world’s first light rail on a floating bridge

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What is the ‘endangerment finding’? And why Trump killing it will have huge effects on the U.S. auto industry

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This venture capital firm believes investing in climate is ‘Obvious’—and just raised another $360 million to prove it

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This new tech turns cargo ship exhaust into limestone

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This ‘chemical sponge’ sucks up the valuable minerals in polluted water

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The row house is back to solve the housing crisis

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In Rochester, pay phones are working again—and they’re free

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EVs just outsold gas cars in Europe for the first time

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You have a right to record ICE agents. Here’s how to protect your phone (and yourself)

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This battery company from MIT helps factories ditch fossil fuels for cheap renewable power

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In California, developers are building the country’s first wildfire resilient neighborhoods

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Why your electric bill is so high—and what could bring down rates

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Most scientific inventions don’t leave the lab. This VC firm is changing that

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Clean energy is still booming in the U.S. despite Trump’s best efforts

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Detroit’s streetlights are becoming EV chargers

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These super-insulating windows are as energy-efficient as walls—and could help save the power grid

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These $1,000 bamboo homes survived a major earthquake

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The innovative new battery on this electric motorcycle charges in just 5 minutes

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