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‘Three-parent IVF’ was supposed to prevent mitochondrial disease. Studies are raising doubts
Studies are raising concerns about “three-parent IVF,” a technique intended to prevent mitochondrial disease, with emerging data showing unexpected reversion of defective mitochondria in some cases.
Judge tosses case against two officials accused of lying about Hunter Biden
A federal judge dismissed criminal charges against two former FBI officials accused of lying about their involvement in the investigation into Hunter Biden, finding prosecutors failed to establish probable cause.
‘Gaza’s suffering has become campaign fodder’: Palestinians fear the worst from Israel election
As Israel prepares for elections, Palestinians in Gaza fear their humanitarian crisis will remain a campaign issue rather than a policy priority regardless of which candidate wins.
Soldiers guard center of Milan as thousands of protesters march in cities across Europe
Thousands of young protesters marched through Italian cities Saturday as authorities deployed soldiers and police to prevent violence. Demonstrations across Europe addressed education, housing, corruption and other issues.
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First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating — and Stalling — Solar Progress in California
A new study finds that California utility-scale solar projects face shorter permitting timelines when built on previously developed lands compared to undisturbed natural areas, with Williamson Act farmland presenting additional delays.
Tesla & ContourGlobal Sign Long-Term Power Agreement Covering 1 Terawatt-Hour/Year for Sterling Renewable Project
ContourGlobal has signed a major long-term power agreement with Tesla covering approximately 1 terawatt-hour annually from Project Sterling, a large hybrid solar and battery storage facility in Arizona.
The Controversial Space Mirrors Designed to Boost Solar Power
California-based Reflect Orbital received FCC approval to test a satellite with an 18-metre mirror designed to reflect sunlight to Earth for solar power and nighttime illumination, though scientists oppose it over environmental concerns.
AI’s Electricity Demand Is Not the Real Problem. Its Inflexibility Is
Artificial intelligence’s challenge is not electricity supply but inflexibility, as massive data centers arrive in specific locations on compressed timelines that outpace grid infrastructure development.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening due to global warming, with potential implications for extreme weather in Britain and Europe.
‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Bus drivers in the West Midlands have reported dangerous conditions during heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 40C in vehicle cabs and inadequate air conditioning systems.
Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
About 70 million Americans face dangerous heat advisories as the third major heat dome in a month brings temperatures of 95-105°F across southern and central states this weekend.
PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Climate scientists who helped develop Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral plan are urging the prime minister to reject new North Sea oil drilling, citing contradiction with his former climate commitments.
‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
Extreme rainfall and flash floods across Asia have killed dozens and displaced thousands, with experts linking the unprecedented weather patterns to climate change and warming temperatures.
Next stop for California’s high-speed rail: Finding private investors
California’s high-speed rail project is seeking private investors after nearly two decades of public funding. The state recently signed a $25 million agreement to explore private financing strategies for expanding the system.
China’s solar industry is losing money. The country is doubling down anyway.
China’s solar manufacturing industry faces massive oversupply with production capacity roughly double global demand, yet officials are doubling down on investment rather than constraining output.
The EU might weaken its landmark climate law — the ‘most impactful’ in the world
The European Commission proposed changes to the EU’s emissions trading system that would slow carbon reduction targets, prompting concerns that weaker climate policies could spread globally.