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Upgrading Transmission Grids for AI’s Future Success
Alright, so like, artificial intelligence is totally taking over everything these days, right? And guess what? It’s also causing a big ol’ revolution in the world of energy infrastructure. The Electric Power Research Institute...
Illegal Bird Killings Still Rampant Despite Prevention Efforts: Report
Alright, let's dive into this report about how European countries are not doing so hot when it comes to reducing illegal bird killings by 2030. I mean, come on guys, get it together!So, apparently,...
Global Aluminum Producer to Build $4 Billion Smelter in Wind-Rich Oklahoma
The “Hay Capital of the World” might become the clean aluminum capital of America soon. Oklahoma and Emirates Global Aluminum have plans to construct a $4 billion aluminum smelter in Inola, Oklahoma, known for...
Debate Over Renewable Energy as Nigerian President Installs Solar System
Alright, let's dive into this article about Nigeria's struggles with power outages and the slow transition to solar energy. So, Nigeria's presidential villa is getting a fancy $6-million solar mini-grid while small business owner...
Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in the Modern Grid: A Closer Look
The world energy landscape is going through some major changes, dude. The old-school power grid is getting a makeover and transforming into a super cool smart grid—basically a computerized network that can balance out...
States Considering Legislation to Hold Big Oil Accountable for Climate Change Costs
As Climate Disasters Strain State Budgets, Lawmakers Get CreativeIn a world where climate disasters are becoming the new norm, some lawmakers are stepping up and demanding accountability from fossil fuel companies. They want...
California Farmworkers at Risk as Wildfires Worsen Air Quality
The Wildfire Woes of Farmworkers in CaliforniaIn Oxnard, California, the aftermath of the devastating January wildfires in Pacific Palisades lingered in the air, turning the sky a hazy orange hue. Amid the chaos, Adriana,...
Loss and Damage Fund Distributing $250 Million in First Phase
Alrighty, so let's dive into this article about the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) and how they're planning to splash $250 million until the end of 2026 on helping developing countries...
FEMA Director Defends Agency on Capitol Hill, Gets Fired by Trump
Alright, so let's dive into this whole Hamilton debacle, shall we? On a fine Thursday, the Trump administration decided to give Cameron Hamilton, the acting head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the boot....
Challenges Facing Electric Vehicle Adoption in Rural Ethiopia
As Ethiopia’s fuel prices keep on climbing and eating into his daily earnings, Teshale Natnael, a motorcycle taxi rider, believes that an electric scooter could be the answer to his problems. But, there's a...
