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Renewable Energy Strains Power Grids
The expansion of renewable energy and the rise of new consumers, particularly heat pumps and electric cars, could overwhelm power grids. Without timely expansion, this
Shutting down nuclear plants increases air pollution.
A recent study conducted by scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has found that shutting down nuclear power plants in the United States
NASA animation reveals Earth’s CO2 emissions
NASA Visualizations Show Earth’s CO2 Emissions and Sources The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has reported that the concentration of CO2 in the Earth’s
Electric Car Ban in US State
Wyoming Considers Ban on Electric Cars to Protect Oil and Gas Industry Wyoming, the eighth-largest producer of oil in the United States, is considering a
Digging Earth’s Deepest Hole for Energy
Quaise, a start-up company affiliated with the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), is planning to drill up to 20,000 meters into the earth to harness
Stop Emissions Now to Accelerate Global Warming
A new study by scientists at the University of Washington has found that an immediate halt to all human-made greenhouse gas emissions would initially accelerate
Billions in Health Benefits from Wind Power in the USA
The production of wind energy significantly reduces air pollution, leading to billions of dollars in health benefits in the United States. A recent study by
Call for General Speed Limit
The ACE Auto Club Europa e. V. (ACE) is calling for a speed limit of 100 km/h on all German highways to reduce fuel consumption.
Electric Cars: High Savings Potential in Germany
A recent study by Greenpeace has found that the monthly total costs of owning an electric car in Germany are significantly lower than those of
Antarctic Tourism Accelerates Ice Melt
Antarctica is becoming an increasingly popular destination for tourists, with over 74,000 visitors in the 2019/2020 season alone. However, a new study from the Universidad
