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Danish company building massive solar farm in Arizona desert: Why are batteries being installed too?

Danish company building massive solar farm in Arizona desert: Why are batteries being installed too?

Deep in the Arizona desert, a Danish company is building a massive solar farm that includes batteries that charge when…
ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

ROUNDUP: Key energy and environment votes in parliament

MEPs rubber-stamped a bill designed to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the EU building stock, another to limit air,…
Governments agree packaging waste law despite international trade concerns

Governments agree packaging waste law despite international trade concerns

National diplomats have endorsed a new European law on packaging waste, including provisions that would hold overseas producers to EU…
Germany’s emissions fell by record 10.1% in 2023: How are they cleaning up their act?

Germany’s emissions fell by record 10.1% in 2023: How are they cleaning up their act?

Germany’s greenhouse gas emissions dropped by one-tenth last year, thanks to their investment in renewables and high energy prices which…
‘Major breakthrough’: French parliament votes in favour of crackdown on ultra fast fashion

‘Major breakthrough’: French parliament votes in favour of crackdown on ultra fast fashion

Fast fashion adverts could soon be banned in France under a new proposal to crack down on the polluting industry.…
These ‘sacrificial dunes’ protected US homes from a strong winter storm. Then they were washed away

These ‘sacrificial dunes’ protected US homes from a strong winter storm. Then they were washed away

A Massachusetts beach community is scrambling after a weekend storm washed away $600,000 (€551,000) in sand that was trucked in…
Governments’ climate policies tackling deforestation and nature double in 12 months, study finds

Governments’ climate policies tackling deforestation and nature double in 12 months, study finds

Nature-based policies from governments around the world have doubled over the last 12 months, a new study has found. The…
Ireland defends its handling of peat bogs

Ireland defends its handling of peat bogs

Dublin today (14 March) said it was ready to defend its position on peat bogs in reaction to a referral…
Solar cemeteries and ecological restoration: Positive environmental stories from 2024

Solar cemeteries and ecological restoration: Positive environmental stories from 2024

Eco-anxiety, climate doom, environmental existential dread — as green journalists, we see these terms used a lot — and often…
Clean energy vs clean water: Lithium mining sucks the life blood out of local communities

Clean energy vs clean water: Lithium mining sucks the life blood out of local communities

The ‘lithium triangle’ — spanning Argentina, Chile and Bolivia — is home to the largest reserve of lithium anywhere on…
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