MikeTrendsTrends right now

search

wind power

Trends

  1. 1
    Typhoon hits Japan, nearly two million told to evacuate●Typhoon hits Japan: Nearly two million urged to evacuate | BBC News▶youtubeEnvironmentWeather1.2M48 min ago

    A powerful typhoon has struck Japan, with authorities issuing evacuation orders or advisories to nearly two million residents as the storm brings heavy rain and damaging winds. Coverage focuses on evacuation zones, transport disruption and the risk of flooding and landslides, with officials urging people in vulnerable areas to move to safety.

  2. 2
    Nearly two million told to evacuate as typhoon batters Japan●Nearly two million urged to evacuate as powerful typhoon batters Japan | BBC News▶youtubeEnvironmentWeather1.2M2 h ago

    Authorities in Japan have urged nearly two million people to evacuate as a powerful typhoon batters the country, bringing destructive winds and heavy rain. Emergency warnings have been issued across affected regions, with residents told to move to safety ahead of the storm's peak. The scale of the evacuation order reflects concerns about flooding, landslides and widespread damage.

  3. 3
    One dead as powerful storm batters northeastern US●One dead as powerful storm brings flooding, power cuts to northeastern US✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful storm has swept through the northeastern United States, leaving one person dead. Heavy rain caused significant flooding across the region, while strong winds knocked out power to many homes and businesses. Emergency crews are working to restore electricity and respond to flood damage as forecasters warn conditions could linger in affected areas.

  4. 4
    Nor'easter brings coastal flooding; New York and New Jersey declare emergencies●Nor'easter storm brings coastal flooding, as New York and New Jersey declare emergency✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter is battering the US East Coast, producing significant coastal flooding along the shores of New York and New Jersey. Both states have declared states of emergency as officials urge residents to avoid flooded roads and coastal areas. Heavy rain, strong winds and rising tides are expected to continue, with communities along the seaboard bracing for further disruption.

  5. 5
    Nor'easter storm batters US East Coast, flights canceled●Powerful 'nor'easter' storm batters US, hundreds of flights canceled✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter storm is battering the northeastern United States, bringing heavy snow, strong winds and coastal flooding. Hundreds of flights have been canceled as airports work to clear runways and de-ice aircraft. Travelers are being warned of continued disruption, and officials are urging residents to stay off the roads as conditions remain hazardous across the region.

  6. 6
    Powerful storm brings flooding and power outages to northeastern US▼Powerful storm brings flooding, power outages to northeastern United States✉newsEnvironmentWeather3 h ago

    A powerful storm is sweeping through the northeastern United States, causing significant flooding and widespread power outages. Heavy rain and strong winds have disrupted communities across the region, with utility crews working to restore electricity. News outlets are tracking the storm's progress as residents brace for further impacts and local authorities respond to damaged and waterlogged areas.

  7. 7
    Nor'easter flooding prompts states of emergency in New York and New Jersey●Nor'easter brings flooding as New York and New Jersey declare emergency𝕏xUSEnvironmentWeather51 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter is hammering the US Northeast, bringing coastal flooding, heavy rain and strong winds. New York and New Jersey have both declared states of emergency as water inundates streets and coastal communities. Officials are urging residents to avoid travel and stay away from flooded areas as the storm continues to move through the region.

  8. 8
    Wind and solar grow, but fossil fuels rise too▼Environment: Wind and solar are increasing but so are fossil fuels✉newsEnvironment52 min ago

    Global energy commentary highlights a paradox: wind and solar power capacity continues to expand rapidly, yet fossil fuel use is also climbing rather than declining. Analysts point out that renewables are adding to the energy mix without yet displacing coal, oil and gas, raising questions about whether climate targets can be met at current rates of transition.

  9. 9
    Hawaii and Mexico brace as Hurricanes Nolo and Polo churn▼Hawaii, Mexico brace as Hurricane Nolo and powerful Cat 4 Polo churn✉newsEnvironmentOceans6 h ago

    Two Pacific storms are threatening land simultaneously. Hurricane Nolo is taking aim at Hawaii, while Hurricane Polo, a powerful Category 4, is churning toward Mexico's Pacific coast. Officials in both regions are monitoring the storms' tracks and urging residents to prepare for possible heavy rain, high surf and strong winds as forecasts firm up.

  10. 10
    Solar and wind meet record 80% of Australia's power demand●"Solar and wind generation meet record 80% of power demand on Australia’s national grid" # Australia # Energy # RenewablMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy750 min ago

    Solar and wind generation supplied a record 80% of power demand on Australia's national electricity grid, according to a Guardian report. The milestone highlights the rapid growth of renewable energy in Australia and is being shared widely in energy and climate discussions as evidence that renewables can cover the bulk of demand on a major national grid.

  11. 11
    Nor'easter batters East Coast with flooding and power outages▼Nor’easter batters the East Coast, causing flooding and power outages✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter is hammering the US East Coast, bringing heavy coastal flooding, damaging winds and widespread power outages. Utility crews are working to restore electricity to affected communities while residents in low-lying coastal areas contend with inundated streets and dangerous conditions as the storm continues to move through the region.

  12. 12
    California grid hits 56% renewable demand milestone▼California grid reaches 56% renewable demand and nearly one-fifth of hours on clean energy✉newsEnvironmentEnergy50 min ago

    California's power grid has reached a point where renewables meet 56% of demand, and the state runs on clean energy for nearly one-fifth of all hours. The figures highlight how far the state's shift toward solar, wind and other renewable sources has progressed. Observers point to it as a benchmark for grid decarbonisation efforts elsewhere, while debates continue over reliability and storage needs as renewable shares climb.

  13. 13
    Texas shifts its energy focus towards solar▼Texas turns its energy story towards solar✉newsEnvironmentEnergy50 min ago

    Texas is turning its attention to solar power as part of a broader shift in its energy mix, long dominated by oil and gas. The move highlights how the state, already a leader in wind generation, is increasingly adding large-scale solar capacity to meet growing electricity demand and diversify its power sources.

  14. 14
    Nor'easter disrupts travel for millions across the Northeast▼Video Nor'easter impacts travel for millions✉newsLifeTravel1 h ago

    A powerful Nor'easter storm is hitting the northeastern United States, disrupting travel plans for millions of people. ABC News reports on the impacts, which include flight delays and cancellations, hazardous road conditions, and disrupted rail service as heavy snow and strong winds move through the region.

  15. 15
    Nor'easter Slams US East Coast▼Nor'easter hits East Coast🦋blueskyEnvironmentWeather8716 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter is battering the US East Coast, bringing heavy rain, strong winds and coastal flooding to communities from the mid-Atlantic through New England. Residents are reporting power outages, travel disruptions and flooded streets as the storm intensifies, with many sharing updates and warnings about worsening conditions along the shoreline.

  16. 16
    Powerful storm batters US Northeast, disrupting power and travel●Powerful storm batters US Northeast disrupting power and travel https://www. aljazeera.com/video/newsfeed/2 026/9/27/powMmastodonWorld27 h ago

    A powerful storm is battering the US Northeast, bringing powerful winds and towering waves that have knocked out power and disrupted travel across the region. Residents face outages and transport delays as conditions continue, with utility crews and transport operators working to restore services and monitor damage along the coast.

  17. 17
    Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii with winds and flash flooding▼Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds, flash flooding on Hawaii✉newsEnvironment3 h ago

    Hurricane Nolo is expected to hit Hawaii with powerful winds and flash flooding, according to Canadian Press reporting. Forecasters warn residents to prepare for dangerous conditions as the storm approaches the islands. The approaching hurricane is drawing wide attention as authorities and locals brace for potential damage and disruption across affected areas of Hawaii.

  18. 18
    Renewables supply 61% of Turkey's electricity amid Hormuz crisis▼Amid Hormuz Energy Crisis, Renewables generate 61% of Turkish Electricity✉newsEnvironmentEnergy50 min ago

    With the Strait of Hormuz energy crisis roiling global oil and gas markets, renewables generated 61% of Turkey's electricity. The figure highlights Turkey's growing reliance on hydro, wind and solar power at a time when fossil fuel supply routes through the Gulf are under threat. Commentators are pointing to the country's renewable buildout as insulation against the disruption.

  19. 19
    Nor'easter batters East Coast with flooding and dangerous surf▼Nor’easter batters East Coast with flooding and dangerous surf — here’s where impacts are the worst✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter is slamming the US East Coast, bringing coastal flooding, dangerous surf and damaging winds. Forecasters warn the worst impacts are concentrated along low-lying coastal areas, where water has pushed onto roads and properties during high tide. Residents are being urged to avoid flooded zones and stay clear of the shoreline as conditions deteriorate through the storm.

  20. 20
    Newsom declares emergency for Kern County ahead of El Niño storm●Governor Newsom declares emergency for Kern County ahead of powerful El Niño storm▶youtubeEnvironmentWeather624.6K48 min ago

    California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Kern County as a powerful El Niño-driven storm approaches the region. The declaration allows state resources to be deployed quickly to Bakersfield and surrounding communities. Local outlets in Bakersfield are urging residents to prepare for heavy rain, flooding and strong winds as the storm moves in.

  21. 21
    Giant 500-million-euro battery storage plant planned in Waltrop●In # Waltrop entsteht für rund 500 Millionen Euro ein großer # Batteriespeicher . 800 Container mit Lithium-Akkus sollenMmastodonEnvironmentEnergy103 h ago

    A large battery storage facility is being built in Waltrop, Germany, at a cost of around 500 million euros. It will use 800 containers of lithium batteries to store up to 1,800 megawatt hours of electricity and deliver up to 900 megawatts of power, allowing surplus wind and solar energy to be fed into the grid later.

  22. 22
    America's Battery Boom Shifts From Cars to the Power Grid●America’s Next Battery Boom May Be About the Grid, Not Cars✉newsLifeAutos1 h ago

    A new report argues the next wave of American battery demand will come not from electric vehicles but from grid-scale storage, as utilities add batteries to balance growing amounts of wind and solar power and to stabilize an aging electricity network under rising demand from data centers. Industry watchers see this as a structural shift in where battery manufacturing and investment will flow next.

  23. 23
    Weekend storm: nor'easter or hurricane threat for East Coast▼Nor'easter or hurricane? What this weekend's storm means for the DMV and East Coast✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    Forecasters are tracking a powerful coastal storm expected to hit this weekend, raising questions about whether it will behave like a nor'easter or take on hurricane-like characteristics. The storm could bring strong winds, coastal flooding and heavy rain to the Washington, DC, Maryland and Virginia region and along the East Coast. Local outlets are urging residents to monitor updates as the weekend approaches and conditions could change.

  24. 24
    East Coast Braces as Powerful Nor'easter Approaches▼Nor’easter Updates: East Coast Braces as Powerful Storm Approaches✉newsEnvironmentWeather6 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter storm is approaching the East Coast of the United States, prompting residents and officials to prepare for severe weather conditions. The New York Times is providing ongoing updates as the storm nears. Coastal communities are expected to face strong winds, heavy precipitation, and possible flooding, with emergency services on alert across affected states.

  25. 25
    Powerful nor'easter floods coast, cuts power across Northeast▼Powerful nor'easter causes coastal flooding and knocks out power to parts of the Northeast✉newsEnvironmentWeather7 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter has struck the northeastern United States, causing coastal flooding and leaving parts of the region without electricity. The storm's high winds and heavy precipitation are damaging shorelines and disrupting daily life, with utility crews working to restore service as residents and officials monitor deteriorating conditions along the coast.

  26. 26
    Powerful storm batters northeastern United States with rain and high winds▼Powerful storm pummels northeast US with rain and high winds✉newsEnvironmentWeather8 h ago

    A powerful storm is battering the northeastern United States, bringing heavy rain and strong winds to the region. The weather system has drawn wide attention as it moves through densely populated areas along the US East Coast, with residents and officials monitoring conditions. Coverage of the storm's impact, including potential damage, power outages and travel disruption, is circulating across international as well as domestic media.

  27. 27
    Nor'easter batters New York City with wind, rain and flooding▼NOR’EASTER: NYC getting battered with heavy wind, rain and coastal flooding this weekend✉newsLifeTravel20 min ago

    A nor'easter is hitting New York City this weekend, bringing heavy wind, rain and coastal flooding to the region. Forecasters warn residents of hazardous travel conditions and possible damage in low-lying coastal areas as the storm intensifies.

  28. 28
    Thousands without power as nor'easter slams Massachusetts▼Mass. nor’easter power outage tracker: Thousands in the dark as storm rages✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter is moving across Massachusetts, knocking out electricity to thousands of residents as high winds and heavy precipitation batter the state. Boston 25 News is running a live outage tracker showing which communities have been hit hardest as utility crews work to restore service while the storm continues to rage across the region.

  29. 29
    Powerful nor'easter hits the Bronx with flooding▼LIVE UPDATES: Powerful nor'easter hits the Bronx with wind, heavy rain and flooding✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter is hitting the Bronx, bringing strong winds, heavy rain and street flooding to the New York City borough. Local news outlets are running live coverage as the storm moves through, with conditions expected to worsen through the day. Residents are being urged to stay indoors and avoid flooded roads.

  30. 30
    Nor'easter brings high wind, rain and coastal flooding▼Nor'easter arrives with high wind, heavy rain, and coastal flooding today✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A nor'easter is moving into the region today, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and coastal flooding. Local news outlets are warning residents to prepare for hazardous travel conditions, possible power outages, and flooding in low-lying coastal areas as the storm intensifies through the day.

  31. 31
    Solar and wind hit record 80% of Australia's grid demand●Solar, wind meet record 80% of Australia's grid power demand✉newsEnvironmentEnergy11 h ago

    Renewable energy sources, mainly solar and wind, supplied a record 80% of Australia's electricity grid demand, marking a new milestone for the country's energy transition. The achievement highlights how quickly renewables are displacing coal-fired generation in Australia, one of the world's largest coal exporters, and is drawing attention to the pace of its shift toward cleaner power.

  32. 32
    Powerful nor'easter batters East Coast with winds and flooding●Powerful nor'easter brings winds, floods to East Coast https://www.npr.org/2026/09/26/nx-s1-5981392/noreaster-pounds-midMmastodonEnvironmentWeather210 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter is pounding the Mid-Atlantic and New England coastlines, bringing damaging winds and coastal flooding to the East Coast. The storm has knocked out power and flooded shoreline communities as emergency crews respond, with residents warned to stay off coastal roads during high tide.

  33. 33
    Hurricane Nolo passes Hawaii but flood and wind threat remains●Hurricane Nolo skirts Hawaii but could still unleash powerful winds, flash flooding✉newsEnvironmentWeather8 h ago

    Hurricane Nolo has passed near Hawaii without a direct landfall, but officials warn the storm could still bring powerful winds and flash flooding to the islands. Residents are being urged to stay alert as bands of heavy rain and gusty conditions move through, with localised flooding possible in vulnerable areas even though the worst of the hurricane stays offshore.

  34. 34
    Powerful nor'easter takes aim at the US Northeast●Powerful nor'easter takes aim at Northeast: ABC World News Tonight with David Muir - Sept. 23, 2026▶youtubeWorld1.1M11 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter is taking aim at the Northeastern United States, according to ABC World News Tonight's September 23, 2026 broadcast with David Muir. The storm is expected to bring strong winds and heavy precipitation to the region. Details on its exact track, timing and projected impact were not available beyond the headline.

  35. 35
    Hurricane Nolo Bears Down on Hawaii with Winds and Flooding●Hurricane Nolo expected to unleash powerful winds and flash flooding on Hawaii✉newsEnvironmentWeather10 h ago

    Hurricane Nolo is forecast to hit Hawaii with powerful winds and flash flooding, prompting residents to brace for dangerous conditions. The storm is drawing widespread attention as forecasts warn of damage from both gusts and heavy rainfall across the islands.

  36. 36
    Nor'easter knocks out power for thousands in Connecticut▼Thousands of Connecticut power outages reported as nor'easter hits state✉newsEnvironmentWeather6 h ago

    A nor'easter swept through Connecticut, leaving thousands of residents without electricity as strong winds and heavy precipitation brought down power lines across the state. Utility crews are working to restore service as the storm continues to move through the region. Residents are being urged to stay clear of downed lines and prepare for extended outages in the hardest-hit areas.

  37. 37
    Connecticut braced as nor'easter's worst conditions still ahead●Tracking Connecticut's nor'easter: The worst is still to come✉newsEnvironmentWeather48 min ago

    A powerful nor'easter is moving through Connecticut, and forecasters warn the storm has not yet peaked. Tracking updates from local news indicate that the worst conditions, including heavy precipitation and strong winds, are still expected as the system continues through the region. Residents are being urged to stay alert to changing forecasts and prepare for deteriorating weather.

  38. 38
    Nor'easter brings coastal flooding, high winds and power outages▼Tracking the nor'easter: Coastal flooding, high winds and power outages✉newsEnvironmentWeather10 h ago

    A nor'easter is moving along the US East Coast, bringing coastal flooding, damaging high winds and power outages to communities in its path. Fox29 is providing live tracking of the storm's progress, with coverage focused on flooded shorelines, downed lines and outage numbers as conditions worsen. Residents in affected areas are being warned about dangerous travel and lingering coastal impacts through the storm's peak.

  39. 39
    Tree falls on car in Brooklyn as nor'easter winds hit New York●Tree falls on car in Brooklyn as city braces for high winds from nor'easter✉newsEnvironmentWeather8 h ago

    A tree fell onto a car in Brooklyn as New York City prepared for strong winds from an approaching nor'easter. No injuries were reported in the incident, which came as officials warned residents about hazardous conditions, downed branches and possible power outages across the city. The storm's arrival has put emergency crews on alert and prompted warnings for drivers to avoid parking near large trees.

  40. 40
    Nor'easter Slams Maine with Extreme Weather▼US Maine Extreme Weather Nor'Easter✉newsWorld8 h ago

    A powerful nor'easter is hitting Maine, bringing extreme weather conditions to the northeastern US state. Nor'easters are intense storms that can deliver heavy snow, coastal flooding, damaging winds and dangerous travel conditions. Residents and officials in the region are monitoring the storm's impact, with coverage focused on how hard Maine and surrounding New England areas will be affected by this latest severe weather event.