Eric Pesola
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Arkansas turns on its first-ever utility-scale wind farm
Arkansas turns on its first-ever utility-scale wind farm
Cordelio Power’s 135 MW Crossover Wind farm is officially up and running in Cross County, Arkansas, west of Memphis, Tennessee. It is now officially the first operating wind farm in Arkansas.
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November 24, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Arkansas turns on its first-ever utility-scale wind farm
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Eighteen-year-old Danny Nolasco died last summer working construction in the scorching Texas heat. He wasn’t the only one. As Texas continues to block heat safety labor protections, advocates call for a national standard.
Texas Workers Keep Dying in the Heat - Inside Climate News
Despite its blazing temperatures, Texas has no labor protections for heat. That leaves workers, especially immigrants, vulnerable on the job.
insideclimatenews.org
November 24, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Eighteen-year-old Danny Nolasco died last summer working construction in the scorching Texas heat. He wasn’t the only one. As Texas continues to block heat safety labor protections, advocates call for a national standard.
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Results are in for Iowa City’s two-year pilot of free public transit…
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Results are in for Iowa City’s two-year pilot of free public transit…
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/18/c...
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Congratulations to our friend @jess4va.com on her incredible win! She unseated a long-time incumbent thanks to relentless work by both Jessica and her team. We are proud to say that Jessica will represent a great deal of New Kent in the House of Delegates! #BlueWave #Virginia
November 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Congratulations to our friend @jess4va.com on her incredible win! She unseated a long-time incumbent thanks to relentless work by both Jessica and her team. We are proud to say that Jessica will represent a great deal of New Kent in the House of Delegates! #BlueWave #Virginia
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Voyager 1 reached the heliopause in 2012, followed by Voyager 2 six years later, confirming the heliosphere isn’t actually a perfect sphere.
At The Edge Of Our Solar System, NASA's Voyager 1 Found A 'Wall Of Fire' - Jalopnik
www.jalopnik.com
November 23, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Voyager 1 reached the heliopause in 2012, followed by Voyager 2 six years later, confirming the heliosphere isn’t actually a perfect sphere.
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China’s media suppression campaign is reaching around the globe to silence environmental journalists reporting on polluting Chinese companies.
How China Silences Environmental Reporters Beyond Its Borders - Inside Climate News
Journalists who report on the harms caused by China’s overseas infrastructure buildout in Africa face intimidation, surveillance and police pressure.
insideclimatenews.org
November 23, 2025 at 5:50 PM
China’s media suppression campaign is reaching around the globe to silence environmental journalists reporting on polluting Chinese companies.
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800-volt EVs are more efficient and lighter than 400-volt EVs, but they cost more to make. And their technology, being newer, is less proven.
What Are The Differences Between 400- And 800-Volt EVs? - Jalopnik
www.jalopnik.com
November 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
800-volt EVs are more efficient and lighter than 400-volt EVs, but they cost more to make. And their technology, being newer, is less proven.
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It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. We're here to help.
insideevs.com/news/779769/...
insideevs.com/news/779769/...
How Long Does It Take To Charge An EV? Here’s The Real Breakdown
It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. Here's a guide to Level 1, Level 2 and DC fast charging, from an expert.
insideevs.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:04 PM
It's one of the central parts of EV ownership. But to newcomers, it's often mystifying. We're here to help.
insideevs.com/news/779769/...
insideevs.com/news/779769/...
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John Deere electric riding mower gets removable batteries from EGO
John Deere electric riding mower gets removable batteries from EGO
The new John Deere Z370RS Electric ZTrak zero turn electric riding mower promises all the power and performance Deere’s customers have come to expect from its quiet, maintenance-free electric offerings – but with an all new twist: removable batteries.
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electrek.co
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 AM
John Deere electric riding mower gets removable batteries from EGO
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Making Solar “Policy-Proof” — Building A Smarter, More Sustainable Energy Future
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/21/m...
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/21/m...
Making Solar “Policy-Proof” - Building A Smarter, More Sustainable Energy Future - CleanTechnica
For long-term success, the industry must make solar easier to understand, faster to deploy, and less expensive to install. In other words, solar must become policy-proof.
cleantechnica.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Making Solar “Policy-Proof” — Building A Smarter, More Sustainable Energy Future
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/21/m...
cleantechnica.com/2025/11/21/m...
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The Boeing B-29's cockpit looks almost identical to the Millennium Falcon's. "Star Wars" even cited Boeing's planes as inspiration in concept art.
This WWII Boeing Bomber Inspired The Millenium Falcon's Iconic Cockpit - Jalopnik
www.jalopnik.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:58 PM
The Boeing B-29's cockpit looks almost identical to the Millennium Falcon's. "Star Wars" even cited Boeing's planes as inspiration in concept art.
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Will there still be some individual EVs that occasionally have problems? Sure. The good news is, batteries come with warranties, too.
Everyone Freaking Out About EV Battery Replacements Can Officially Calm Down - Jalopnik
www.jalopnik.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Will there still be some individual EVs that occasionally have problems? Sure. The good news is, batteries come with warranties, too.
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Chevy previews a sporty new EV, but will it actually come to life?
Chevy previews a sporty new EV, but will it actually come to life?
No, it’s not the new Bolt. GM’s design team previewed a new high-riding “sporty Chevrolet EV” that should be brought to life.
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electrek.co
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Chevy previews a sporty new EV, but will it actually come to life?
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First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
First Solar just cut the ribbon on a huge new factory in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, and it dwarfs the New Orleans Superdome. The company’s $1.1 billion, fully vertically integrated facility spans 2.4 million square feet, or about 11 times the size of the stadium’s main arena.
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electrek.co
November 21, 2025 at 10:28 PM
First Solar opens a Louisiana factory that’s 11 Superdomes big
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To reach that speed, Hyundai is developing 400 kW charging tech and working on major advances in battery tech without just increasing battery size.
insideevs.com/news/779589/...
insideevs.com/news/779589/...
Hyundai Wants 400 Kilowatt Charge Speeds—And Then Three-Minute Charging
EV charging keeps getting better and faster. Hyundai is already no slouch, but now it wants to cut charging times to gas-car fill-ups.
insideevs.com
November 20, 2025 at 9:22 PM
To reach that speed, Hyundai is developing 400 kW charging tech and working on major advances in battery tech without just increasing battery size.
insideevs.com/news/779589/...
insideevs.com/news/779589/...
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UK wind farms generate a record 22.7 GW of power on a single day
UK wind farms generate a record 22.7 GW of power on a single day
Britain’s wind turbines set a new wind generation record, generating an impressive 22.7 gigawatts (GW) at 7:30 pm on November 11. That was enough electricity to power 22 million homes, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) said.
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electrek.co
November 20, 2025 at 10:43 PM
UK wind farms generate a record 22.7 GW of power on a single day
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Costco's offered auto insurance includes many benefits, such as clean driving discounts, free windshield crack fixes, and roadside assistance.
Costco Offers Auto Insurance To Its Members, But Are There Any Perks? - Jalopnik
www.jalopnik.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 AM
Costco's offered auto insurance includes many benefits, such as clean driving discounts, free windshield crack fixes, and roadside assistance.
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