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The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to producing liquid biofuels such as bioethanol & biodiesel. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
January 13, 2026 at 12:38 PM
The world dedicates a Poland-sized area of land to producing liquid biofuels such as bioethanol & biodiesel. Is there a more efficient way to generate energy?
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
Putting solar panels on the land used for biofuels, e.g., would produce enough electricity for all cars and trucks worldwide to go electric.
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1/ New @lut.fi study in collaboration with European partners finds prioritising nuclear power expansion over renewable energy (RE) leads to 71–84% higher annual system costs in Finland by 2050 compared to a cost-optimised RE system. doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
September 26, 2025 at 10:01 AM
1/ New @lut.fi study in collaboration with European partners finds prioritising nuclear power expansion over renewable energy (RE) leads to 71–84% higher annual system costs in Finland by 2050 compared to a cost-optimised RE system. doi.org/10.1016/j.en...
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The State Department also suspended a programme that had allowed injured Palestinian children from Gaza to come to the US for medical treatment after a social media outcry by some conservatives.
US revokes visas of Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
The State Department also suspended a programme that had allowed injured Palestinian children from Gaza to come to the US for medical treatment after a social media outcry by some conservatives.
l.euronews.com
August 30, 2025 at 12:26 AM
The State Department also suspended a programme that had allowed injured Palestinian children from Gaza to come to the US for medical treatment after a social media outcry by some conservatives.
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Data from BNEF on Sizewell C shows electricity costs could hit £286/MWh, making it much more expensive than other technologies. While it helps decarbonise, this price tag raises major questions about cost-effectiveness.
Is nuclear too expensive to be a key part of the UK's energy solution?
Is nuclear too expensive to be a key part of the UK's energy solution?
August 27, 2025 at 7:45 AM
Data from BNEF on Sizewell C shows electricity costs could hit £286/MWh, making it much more expensive than other technologies. While it helps decarbonise, this price tag raises major questions about cost-effectiveness.
Is nuclear too expensive to be a key part of the UK's energy solution?
Is nuclear too expensive to be a key part of the UK's energy solution?
Myth: EVs won't cut urban air pollution because they're heavy!
New report: Brake wear is the top source of non-exhaust emissions and EVs cut it by 83%! While EVs cause ~20% more tyre wear, only 1-5% becomes airborne vs. 40%+ from brakes.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/knowledge-hu...
New report: Brake wear is the top source of non-exhaust emissions and EVs cut it by 83%! While EVs cause ~20% more tyre wear, only 1-5% becomes airborne vs. 40%+ from brakes.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/knowledge-hu...
Study on non-exhaust emissions (NEE) in road transport - EIT Urban Mobility
Why this study matters More than 96% of the European population was exposed to PM2.5 concentrations exceeding the World Health Organization’s annual air quality guideline limit in 2022 .Road transport is a primary source of particulate matter in urban areas. As exhaust emissions decrease, non-exhaust emissions (NEEs) – particles from brake, tyre and road wear […]
www.eiturbanmobility.eu
August 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Myth: EVs won't cut urban air pollution because they're heavy!
New report: Brake wear is the top source of non-exhaust emissions and EVs cut it by 83%! While EVs cause ~20% more tyre wear, only 1-5% becomes airborne vs. 40%+ from brakes.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/knowledge-hu...
New report: Brake wear is the top source of non-exhaust emissions and EVs cut it by 83%! While EVs cause ~20% more tyre wear, only 1-5% becomes airborne vs. 40%+ from brakes.
www.eiturbanmobility.eu/knowledge-hu...
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United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza.
US expands sanctions targeting International Criminal Court
United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza.
bit.ly
August 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
United States expands attacks on International Criminal Court amid growing scrutiny over Israeli abuses in Gaza.
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Using climate attribution science, researchers have linked rising heat to declining bird populations around the world.
Extreme heat is driving a ‘staggering’ decline in tropical birds
Using climate attribution science, researchers have linked rising heat to declining bird populations around the world.
l.euronews.com
August 14, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Using climate attribution science, researchers have linked rising heat to declining bird populations around the world.
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Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the European Commission.
#EuropeNews
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Are European Citizens' Initiatives missing the mark?
Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the European Commission.
l.euronews.com
August 8, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Despite being designed to give citizens a voice in EU policymaking, the European Citizens’ Initiatives are struggling to gain traction, with only 10 out of 144 proposals receiving a response from the European Commission.
#EuropeNews
#EuropeNews
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EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation
EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation
Travellers on short-haul flights would have to be delayed by four hours or more to get payout under new plan
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EU countries have agreed to increase the amount of time aircraft passengers are delayed before they can qualify for compensation.
Passengers on short-haul flights would have to be delayed by four hours or more before they could claim compensation, under the plans. For long-haul flights delays would have to be six or more hours. Current EU rules dictate that passengers can ask for compensation if their flight is delayed for more than three hours. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
June 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
EU agrees to increase flight delay times before passengers get compensation
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Nuclear power plants generally cost 102.5% more on average to build than estimated.
Hydrogen, CCS, and thermal power plants that rely on methane gas are also higher-risk infrastructure projects.
Solar, by contrast, is often completed ahead of schedule and for less than expected.
Hydrogen, CCS, and thermal power plants that rely on methane gas are also higher-risk infrastructure projects.
Solar, by contrast, is often completed ahead of schedule and for less than expected.
June 2, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Nuclear power plants generally cost 102.5% more on average to build than estimated.
Hydrogen, CCS, and thermal power plants that rely on methane gas are also higher-risk infrastructure projects.
Solar, by contrast, is often completed ahead of schedule and for less than expected.
Hydrogen, CCS, and thermal power plants that rely on methane gas are also higher-risk infrastructure projects.
Solar, by contrast, is often completed ahead of schedule and for less than expected.
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Ontario greenlit construction of what will be the first small modular reactors to be completed in North America. The first of four 300 MW GE-Hitachi BWRX reactors should be finished by 2029, but at a cost of >US$18/W for Unit #1 falling to ~US$9.6/W for #4. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... 🔌💡
Ontario’s Darlington SMR project to cost nearly $21-billion
The price is far greater than independent observers deem necessary to spark widespread adoption
www.theglobeandmail.com
May 8, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Ontario greenlit construction of what will be the first small modular reactors to be completed in North America. The first of four 300 MW GE-Hitachi BWRX reactors should be finished by 2029, but at a cost of >US$18/W for Unit #1 falling to ~US$9.6/W for #4. www.theglobeandmail.com/business/art... 🔌💡
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Freedom of science and research is one of Europe's great strengths.
It’s how excellence and innovation thrive.
We’ll make proposals to help scientists and researchers ‘Choose Europe’.
The best and brightest from around the world.
To make Europe the home of innovation again.
→ europa.eu/!JFF7jm
It’s how excellence and innovation thrive.
We’ll make proposals to help scientists and researchers ‘Choose Europe’.
The best and brightest from around the world.
To make Europe the home of innovation again.
→ europa.eu/!JFF7jm
April 29, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Freedom of science and research is one of Europe's great strengths.
It’s how excellence and innovation thrive.
We’ll make proposals to help scientists and researchers ‘Choose Europe’.
The best and brightest from around the world.
To make Europe the home of innovation again.
→ europa.eu/!JFF7jm
It’s how excellence and innovation thrive.
We’ll make proposals to help scientists and researchers ‘Choose Europe’.
The best and brightest from around the world.
To make Europe the home of innovation again.
→ europa.eu/!JFF7jm
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Central Asia’s “frankly bonkers” March heatwave, which saw temperatures up to 10C above pre-industrial levels, was intensified by climate change, according to new research published as countries around the world suffer exceptional spring weather.
www.ft.com/content/164a...
www.ft.com/content/164a...
April 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Central Asia’s “frankly bonkers” March heatwave, which saw temperatures up to 10C above pre-industrial levels, was intensified by climate change, according to new research published as countries around the world suffer exceptional spring weather.
www.ft.com/content/164a...
www.ft.com/content/164a...
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And still there's people claiming that describing Trump's ideology as more fascist than democratic say it's hyperbole.
Please wake up.
Once you accept that a ruler can declare protests he doesn't like illegal you are a giant step further along the road to fascism.
Please wake up.
Once you accept that a ruler can declare protests he doesn't like illegal you are a giant step further along the road to fascism.
This is unconstitutional. A violation of the First Amendment. A violation of federalism and the separation of powers. It’s unconstitutionally vague. It’s unlawful. It’s unlawful. It’s unlawful.
* TRUMP SAYS ALL FEDERAL FUNDING WILL STOP FOR COLLEGES AND SCHOOLS THAT ALLOWS "ILLEGAL" PROTESTS
@reuters.com
@reuters.com
March 4, 2025 at 6:57 PM
And still there's people claiming that describing Trump's ideology as more fascist than democratic say it's hyperbole.
Please wake up.
Once you accept that a ruler can declare protests he doesn't like illegal you are a giant step further along the road to fascism.
Please wake up.
Once you accept that a ruler can declare protests he doesn't like illegal you are a giant step further along the road to fascism.