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- 1Vermont turns home batteries into a virtual power plant●Vermont replacing power plants with home batteries
Thousands of home batteries across Vermont are being linked into a virtual power plant that supplies electricity during storms and peak demand, reducing the need for new conventional power plants. The scheme pays homeowners for letting utilities draw on their stored power, and it is being watched as a model for how distributed household storage could reshape the grid elsewhere.
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A research expedition to the Southern Ocean has uncovered flaws in current climate models, suggesting the models may misrepresent how the region absorbs carbon and heat. The Southern Ocean plays a major role in regulating the global climate, so inaccuracies there could affect projections worldwide. Researchers are calling for updated measurements and revised modelling approaches.
- 3San Diego County garden showcases sustainable landscaping future▼In the Curator’s Words: Beyond the lawn: A San Diego County garden showcases the future of sustainable landscapes
A San Diego County garden is being highlighted as an example of what landscapes could look like beyond the traditional lawn. In a curatorial feature, the San Diego Union-Tribune points to the garden as a model of sustainable design suited to the region's climate, where water-wise planting and drought-tolerant choices are increasingly important. The piece argues such gardens point to the future of residential and public landscaping across Southern California.
- 4Alberta NDP urged to drop pipeline-first rhetoric●So ABNDP, how about we get a little less "we will build the pipelines no matter what!" (like Danielle Smith and Mark Car
A critic is calling on Alberta's New Democrats to abandon pro-pipeline messaging associated with Danielle Smith and Mark Carney, and instead embrace calls for diversifying the province's energy economy away from fossil fuel extraction. The appeal cites Avi Lewis as the model for a greener direction, reflecting ongoing debate within Canadian progressive politics over energy policy and climate.
- 5EVs Now Outsell Petrol Cars Across Europe▼31.7% of European Car Sales are EVs, and only ~21.7% are Purely Gasoline-fueled
New figures show electric vehicles accounted for 31.7% of European car sales, while purely gasoline-powered cars made up only about 21.7%. The numbers underline how quickly the continent's shift away from combustion engines is moving, with plug-in hybrids and other electrified models also taking a growing share. Commenters highlight the trend as a milestone for Europe's climate and transport policy.
- 6Punjab seeks Spain's help on climate change lessons●Punjab wants to learn from Spain’s experience in climate change: CM
Punjab's Chief Minister has said the Pakistani province wants to learn from Spain's experience in tackling climate change. The statement signals interest in drawing on Spanish policies and expertise as Punjab confronts climate-related challenges, though details of any cooperation or meetings were not provided in the report.
- 7Permafrost and wetland emissions could amplify climate change by 30%▼Permafrost, wetland, wildfire and freshwater emissions could amplify climate change by up to 30%, study finds
A new study finds that emissions from permafrost thaw, wetlands, wildfires and freshwater systems could amplify climate change by up to 30%, over and above human-caused emissions. These natural feedback loops release additional carbon dioxide and methane as the planet warms, meaning current climate models may underestimate future warming. Researchers warn this strengthens the case for faster emissions cuts.
- 8New method finds oceans warming faster than climate models predict▼How much are the world's oceans warming? New method reveals double-digit percentage gaps from climate models
Researchers have developed a new method for measuring ocean warming, revealing double-digit percentage gaps between observed warming and what climate models predict. The findings suggest the world's oceans may be absorbing heat at rates significantly different from current scientific estimates, raising questions about the accuracy of existing climate projections.
- 9Wendy Parker Named Chair of Virginia Tech Philosophy Department▼Wendy Parker named chair of the Department of Philosophy
Virginia Tech has announced that Wendy Parker has been named chair of its Department of Philosophy. Parker, a philosopher of science known for her work on climate modeling, takes on the leadership role as the department continues its academic programs and research. The appointment was announced through the university's news outlet.
- 10Mars north polar ice found far cleaner than scientists believed●Scientists Thought Mars's North Polar Ice Was 25% Dust. They Were Way Off https://gizmodo.com/scientists-thought-marss-n
New research indicates Mars's north polar ice cap contains far less dust than the roughly 25 percent scientists long assumed. The finding, covered by Gizmodo, changes estimates of how much water ice is locked up at the Martian north pole and refines models of the planet's climate and geological history.