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Apple to open $2bn solar-powered data center
Apple will convert a former sapphire plant into its global command facility in Arizona, which will be powered by a 70MW solar plant.
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Chinese solar company to build solar powered cars
Hanergy CEO Li Hejun says thin-film solar energy company will launch as many as five solar-powered cars.
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US taxpayers spend over $300 billion on just two climate impacts
The U.S. government has incurred over $300 billion in climate-related costs over the last decade.
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Solar industry says networks not adapting quick enough
Solar industry says networks can see change coming – in the form of more onsite solar generation, battery storage, EVs and smart technology – but are not adapting quickly enough. They still want to lock in old business models, and load costs on to consumers.
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A 50th anniversary few remember: LBJ’s warning on carbon dioxide
50 years ago this this month President Johnson’s science advisors delivered the first warning about rising greenhouse gas emissions to a sitting president.
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One more log on the fire to confirm 2014 as hottest year
If you need further confirmation that 2014 was the hottest year on record, the World Meteorological Organization has you covered.
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Overcoming the social barriers to climate consensus
It can be tempting to think that people who disagree with you are mad, bad or simply stupid. This is often what happens when it comes to debates about climate change and to do about it.
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Work begins on NSW solar, wind and hydro ‘energy park’
Sydney company Pamada says work has begun on its $190m Kyoto Energy Park project combining wind, solar and a “water battery” – despite RET uncertainty.
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Gas worse than electricity on household CO2 emissions, report finds
ATA report finds efficient electric appliances emit less CO2 than gas-powered appliances when used for cooking and heating in most Australian homes.
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Obama 2016 budget ups ante on climate, clean energy
US president Barack Obama’s 2016 budget proposal ups investment in clean energy and dedicates $4bn to emissions reduction. Meanwhile, in Australia…
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Graph of the Day: Collapse of US shale oil industry
The number of rigs deployed in US shale industry has collapsed in just three months. The numbers simply don’t stack up for more investment.
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Malcolm Turnbull raves about Tesla test drive, hails energy revolution
Malcolm Turnbull raves about his test drive in a Tesla Model S, hails energy revolution to be brought about by cheap battery storage.
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