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Debt is eating up a bigger chunk of your raise, research shows
Research shows debt payments are consuming a growing share of Americans’ income gains, with one analysis finding that 52 cents of every dollar earned goes toward debt for single-earner households.
Caregiving for adult relatives can cost thousands. AARP survey finds support could matter to midterm voters
An AARP survey finds that voters age 50 and older prioritize caregiver support policies, with 77% favoring tax credits for unpaid family caregivers helping relatives with care costs.
Syria’s Energy Comeback Could Reshape Middle East Oil and Gas
Syria’s transitional government is pursuing major energy sector development, including oil and gas projects and renewable energy initiatives, positioning the country as a potential regional energy hub following years of conflict.
Climate crisis is coming to crush many of world’s best surf breaks, study warns
A new study warns that over three-quarters of the world’s famous surf breaks face high risk from rising sea levels, coastal development, and changing tide patterns caused by climate change.
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Great Britain braced to pay millions for backup electricity during solar eclipse
Great Britain’s electricity grid operator is securing backup power supplies costing millions of pounds ahead of a near-total solar eclipse expected to eliminate solar generation on Wednesday evening.
Photovoltaic Windows Have Been Heating Water in a Bucharest Apartment for Two Years
A Bucharest apartment has used semi-transparent photovoltaic windows for over two years to directly heat water, covering roughly 45% of domestic hot water demand without requiring batteries or inverters.
Sodium-Ion Batteries For The Win!
Sodium-ion batteries are emerging as a promising alternative to lithium-ion for grid-scale energy storage, offering lower costs, better cold-weather performance, and reduced cooling requirements.
California’s Extreme Heat, Soaring Utility Bills Make Cooling Unaffordable For Millions
California is experiencing more frequent extreme heat days, but millions of residents cannot afford air conditioning due to soaring utility bills, according to a new Environmental Working Group report.
Battery Costs Are Global. Freight Geography Isn’t.
Despite falling battery costs globally, China, India, Europe, and the United States will pursue different freight-electrification strategies based on their existing transportation infrastructure and modal splits.
The AI Boom Is Driving a New Era of U.S. Power Demand
U.S. data-center electricity consumption reached 312.6 terawatt-hours in 2025, accounting for nearly half of global growth as AI-driven demand strains power grids nationwide.
Trump’s War on Offshore Wind Leaves U.S. Workers in Limbo
President Trump has implemented executive actions restricting offshore wind development, leaving renewable energy workers facing job insecurity and project cancellations after previous expansion under the Biden administration.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic’s ocean currents are weakening due to climate change, which could trigger more extreme weather swings in Britain and northwest Europe.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research across Germany and the US finds that simply correcting public misperceptions about climate support does not automatically increase actual climate action among individuals.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is considered critical by climate authorities for reaching net-zero emissions, yet the technology has faced persistent criticism over costs, performance, and its role in supporting fossil fuel industries.
Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves
Heatwaves impact all electricity generation sources differently, with nuclear, gas, wind and solar each facing distinct challenges during extreme heat events across Europe in 2026.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th five-year plan for coal mean for climate action?
China published a new five-year coal plan covering 2026-2030, emphasizing coal’s role in energy security while aiming to peak consumption during this period, though no specific government-endorsed peak year was set.