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Inactivity in a warming world could spur hundreds of thousands of deaths

As the planet warms, everyday exercise—from playground games to casual walks—becomes more challenging. Experts warn that this temperature-driven shift in physical activity could result in hundreds of thousands of deaths if left unaddressed.

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 Inactivity in a warming world could spur hundreds of thousands of deaths
Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies

Blackstone is acquiring a majority stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies, a Lancaster-based firm specializing in thermal management solutions. The partnership highlights the rising demand for innovative cooling systems and may signal broader changes within the industry.

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 Blackstone to Acquire Majority Stake in Advanced Cooling Technologies
Electrification Ready? A Room-by-Room Guide for Aussies

Australia is moving toward home electrification as households look to reduce bills and lessen reliance on fossil fuels. This guide explains how to replace gas appliances with electric ones, drawing on renewable energy to power every room in a typical Australian home.

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Can popular, friend-shaped koalas pull off genetic comeback?

Koalas, famed for their cuddly appearance and prickly tempers, are showing unexpected signs of genetic resilience. Recent findings suggest that once-imperiled populations now possess striking diversity, giving hope for the marsupial’s future.

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 Can popular, friend-shaped koalas pull off genetic comeback?
KKR Forms $310 Million Strategic Partnership with PMI Electro to Scale E-Bus Platform Allfleet

KKR has entered into a US$310 million partnership with PMI Electro to accelerate the growth of the Allfleet e-bus platform. The transaction marks the first KKR Global Climate Transition investment in India, emphasizing the growing momentum for cleaner public transportation.

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U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Could Help Solve Colombia’s Energy Crisis

Colombia’s natural gas production is declining at a rapid pace, pushing the government to rely more on expensive liquified petroleum gas imports. As fiscal challenges mount, hopes rise that U.S. involvement in neighboring Venezuela could ease Colombia’s deepening energy crunch.

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 U.S. Intervention in Venezuela Could Help Solve Colombia’s Energy Crisis
OPC Energy Announces $255 Million (NIS 800 Million) Equity Raise with Leading Israeli Institutional Investors

OPC Energy recently closed a private placement totaling $255 million (NIS 800 million), signaling strong investor confidence in its diversified energy strategy. The 8,000,000 shares primarily went to leading Israeli institutional investors, including Harel Group and Menora Group, and represent roughly 2.65% of OPC’s outstanding share capital.

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 OPC Energy Announces $255 Million (NIS 800 Million) Equity Raise with Leading Israeli Institutional Investors
Area to weather potentially record-breaking heat wave

A long-lasting and potentially record-breaking heat wave that began on Thursday, March 12, threatens to keep Southern California under sweltering conditions. Forecasters say it could continue through at least the middle of next week, raising concerns about high temperatures across the region.

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 Area to weather potentially record-breaking heat wave
Climate Corner: A Gas-tronomical solution to food waste

Reducing methane emissions from food waste may offer a critical short-term victory in fighting global warming. This opinion piece examines how targeting this potent greenhouse gas can help slow the planet’s rising temperatures.

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 Climate Corner: A Gas-tronomical solution to food waste
Solar powers through: County Board passes landmark regulation

Jefferson County’s Board has officially included solar power in its zoning ordinance, ending a couple of years of ongoing debates. This landmark decision sets the stage for further business and environmental developments in the region.

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 Solar powers through: County Board passes landmark regulation
Council on Forestry recommends governor signs biofuels bill

The Wisconsin Council on Forestry has voted to write a letter urging the governor to support a biofuels incentive bill. The Council previously struggled to reach consensus, but it has now shifted to a united stance in favor of the legislative measure.

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America’s Abandoned Coal Mines Could Become Giant Underground Batteries

Hundreds of thousands of abandoned coal mines across the United States could soon become essential assets in the clean energy revolution. Scientists at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory have developed a methodology to transform these hazardous sites into “water batteries,” offering a new lease on life for America’s industrial past.

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 America’s Abandoned Coal Mines Could Become Giant Underground Batteries
Ashe Library hosts energy savings help event

With nearly half of Ashe County’s residents facing steep energy bills, Ashe Library is stepping in to help. Persistent financial hardships, worsened by Hurricane Helene, have left many households in substandard conditions—but a new initiative offers hope for relief.

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 Ashe Library hosts energy savings help event
This New 44-Foot Hybrid Yacht Recharges Its Batteries as It Cruises

Greenline’s new 44-foot hybrid yacht, known as the Greenline 42, redefines sustainable cruising on the open seas. Equipped with a self-charging battery system and 10 rooftop solar panels supplying up to 4.5kW of power, this vessel delivers quieter, cleaner, and more efficient voyages.

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 This New 44-Foot Hybrid Yacht Recharges Its Batteries as It Cruises
Smart stream crossings benefit wildlife, public safety

As storms intensify and roads face higher risks of flooding, communities are looking to innovative solutions that help both local ecosystems and taxpayers. Smart Stream Crossings offer a path forward, preventing road washouts and ensuring fish and other aquatic life can thrive.

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 Smart stream crossings benefit wildlife, public safety
Hudson, Kane, Sharratt | Energy tectonics: How surging demand shapes NCW public power

Surging demand for electricity in NCW is creating a profound shift that echoes the power of tectonic plate movements. As artificial intelligence accelerates energy needs, regional utilities grapple with infrastructure expansion, sustainability, and the future of public power.

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 Hudson, Kane, Sharratt | Energy tectonics: How surging demand shapes NCW public power
Caribbean Climate Scientist and IPCC Author Michael A. Taylor on Planet Classroom

Caribbean nights are warming at an alarming pace, disrupting traditional cooling patterns and posing serious risks for local communities. In a new episode of Net Zero Speaks, Professor Michael A. Taylor outlines cost-effective strategies for tackling rising heat, flash flooding, and coastal erosion throughout the region.

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Frozen! preview, plus climate myths and facts

The New Britain Public Library is kicking off March with a lineup of programs that address everything from health and art to local history and even a musical preview of Frozen! Alongside the entertainment, a meteorologist-led session offers a fresh look at climate myths and facts.

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 Frozen! preview, plus climate myths and facts
First HPE datacentre modules set to land at Derbyshire AI site

Carbon3.ai has announced the arrival of HPE’s inaugural datacentre modules at a Derbyshire landfill to power a “national grid for AI.” By harnessing off-grid gas, the company seeks to champion a sustainable approach to high-performance computing.

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 First HPE datacentre modules set to land at Derbyshire AI site
Clean Energy Markets Face a Volatile Year Despite Record Global Investment

It has been a mixed year for clean energy: global renewable investment hit a record high in 2025, yet markets remain ambivalent and highly reactive to policy changes. Despite a sharp drop in U.S. investments, an unexpected revival of clean energy dealmaking underscores the industry’s unpredictable trajectory.

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 Clean Energy Markets Face a Volatile Year Despite Record Global Investment
New Federal Legislation Threatens Farm Revenue: Lightstar Urges Landowners to Secure Solar Incentives Before Approaching Deadline

A sweeping new federal bill could drastically reshape revenue strategies for America’s farms. Lightstar, a leading community solar developer, warns landowners to move swiftly before the March 31, 2026, Safe Harbor deadline to preserve critical financial incentives.

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 New Federal Legislation Threatens Farm Revenue: Lightstar Urges Landowners to Secure Solar Incentives Before Approaching Deadline
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