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California is using and storing greater amounts of solar energy, according to Environment America. The environmental group highlights the state's progress in both generating power from the sun and saving it for later use through storage, a key step in cutting reliance on fossil fuels. The finding points to continued growth of solar capacity and battery infrastructure across California's grid.
- 2Poll finds bipartisan support for cleaner air and clean energy▼Poll shows bipartisan support for reducing air pollution and growing clean energy
A new poll indicates that Americans across party lines back reducing air pollution and expanding clean energy. The findings, highlighted by Environment America, suggest environmental policy remains one of the few areas where Democrats and Republicans share common ground. Supporters of clean energy measures are pointing to the results as evidence that action on pollution has broad public backing despite political divisions.
- 3Flash floods left their mark on Death Valley, but dunes are erasing it▼A monster flood hit Death Valley. Dune recovery is erasing the evidence
Death Valley, normally the driest place in North America, was struck by severe flooding that reshaped parts of the desert landscape. According to reporting by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the flood's evidence is now being slowly erased as shifting sand dunes naturally recover and bury the damage. The story highlights how quickly desert environments can both transform and heal after extreme weather events.
- 4US scientists look to Europe amid funding concerns▼America’s scientists are looking abroad. Can European business cash in?
Fortune reports that American scientists are increasingly looking abroad, raising the question of whether European businesses can benefit by attracting research talent. The article points to growing interest among US researchers in opportunities overseas, and asks whether Europe's companies and institutions are positioned to take advantage of this potential brain drain from the United States.
- 5MicroWatt Launches UL-Certified Inspection Robot for Hazardous Sites▼MicroWatt Launches North America’s First UL Certified Inspection Robot for Hazardous Locations
Canadian firm MicroWatt has launched North America's first UL Certified inspection robot designed for hazardous locations, such as oil, gas and industrial facilities where explosive atmospheres require certified equipment. The certification makes it possible to deploy robotic inspection in environments that previously required human operators or non-certified units, and industry energy outlets are reporting the milestone as a step forward for automation in the energy sector.
- 6New technology at Yellowstone is revealing fresh insights to researchers▼Yellowstone's newest installed technology is already teaching researchers new insights at the park
Newly installed technology at Yellowstone National Park is already delivering new insights to researchers studying the park, according to the Daily Montanan. Details about what the technology is or what it has revealed are limited, but the report suggests early results are proving scientifically valuable to those monitoring the park's environment.