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Liechtenstein prince’s ‘surreal’ abortion veto dismays campaigners
Liechtenstein’s hereditary prince vetoed legislation to liberalize abortion laws, disappointing campaigners despite parliamentary approval and majority public support for reform.
‘The biggest motivation is fear’: High turnout among Israel’s Palestinians could unseat Netanyahu
Palestinian citizens of Israel, comprising roughly 20% of the population, are mobilizing to vote in elections next week, with analysts suggesting their turnout could be decisive in efforts to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power.
World Bank says ‘small AI’ could transform developing countries
The World Bank urges developing countries to create specialized “small AI” models that run on mobile phones with low connectivity to accelerate economic development and address local needs.
Europe’s car makers are in crisis. Will the threat of war rescue them?
Europe’s struggling automotive industry is increasingly turning to military vehicle production as a potential lifeline, with major manufacturers like Ford, Renault, and Volkswagen pivoting toward defense contracts amid declining civilian car sales.
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Energy Storage Is Strengthening Reliability. These 5 States Are Leading the Charge.
Five states are leading energy storage deployment to strengthen grid reliability and affordability as electricity demand surges from data centers and extreme weather.
Vycarb Successfully Stores Low-Purity CO2 In Seawater
Brooklyn-based startup Vycarb has successfully demonstrated the ability to store low-purity CO2 directly in seawater without expensive purification, potentially making carbon capture and storage more affordable and accessible.
Methane Thermolysis Has A Carbon Market Problem
Methane thermolysis produces hydrogen and solid carbon, but the process generates roughly three tonnes of carbon for every tonne of hydrogen, creating significant market challenges for the byproduct.
A New Microgrid Captures Energy From The Environment
Defense startup Chariot Defense secured a $7.6 million contract to deploy its Amphora microgrid system to the US Army this fall, designed to optimize power from multiple sources for modern battlefield equipment.
Oil-Rich Azerbaijan Bets Big on a Clean Energy Boom
Azerbaijan, a major oil producer, is pivoting toward renewable energy with World Bank support and ambitious plans to generate 30% of power from clean sources by 2030, positioning itself as a regional green energy hub.
U.S. Eyes 18th-Century Law to Seize and Sell Iranian Oil
The US Justice Department is exploring historical prize law to seize and sell Iranian oil captured during a blockade, potentially accelerating asset liquidation while generating Treasury revenue.
America’s Electricity Boom Is Outrunning Its Power Grid
The U.S. electrical grid faces severe strain from surging electricity demand driven by artificial intelligence and electrification, with nine of 15 grid regions at elevated or high risk of supply shortages by 2030.
Europe EV Sales Report: BEVs Reach 26% Market Share!
Battery electric vehicles reached 26% market share in Europe during July, with 288,000 registrations representing a 51% year-over-year increase, though growth varies significantly by region.
Mexico’s Green Energy Push Is Finally Gaining Momentum
Mexico is accelerating its green energy transition under President Claudia Sheinbaum through new renewable energy reforms and private investment, aiming to add over 32 GW of generation capacity by 2030.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A heat pump owner’s rising electricity costs highlight a debate over whether prioritizing renewable energy generation is the right approach to achieving net-zero emissions targets, given that heating and transport account for over 40% of UK emissions.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Rising heatwaves across the UK are prompting a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing organizations and government advisors now arguing for greater investment in cooling measures alongside carbon reduction efforts.
European farmers face ‘unprecedented crisis’ after successive heatwaves
European farmers face an unprecedented crisis from successive heatwaves and continent-wide drought, with vegetable and grain harvests plummeting by 25-60% in major producing nations.