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‘Paradox of progress’: What it will take to turn renewables boom into a real drop in emissions

A major new UN report details the risks of overshooting 1.5°C of warming – and how we can limit them.

Euronews · Sep 2

Mark Zuckerberg, Elon Musk make plea at G20 for more AI data centers

Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk on Tuesday stressed the need for more AI data centers and the electric power needed to support them at a meeting of G20 technology ministers focused on the disruptions and opportunity brought by artificial intelligence. In separate remarks, Tesla and SpaceX chief Musk stressed the…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

India’s power needs are surging. So why is solar going to waste?

India struggles to use all its clean power despite high demand. Renewable energy providers curtail output as the grid cannot handle excess generation. Insufficient transmission and storage capacity hinder the integration of clean energy sources. Building new power lines takes longer than renewable energy projects. India needs more batteries and…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Jensen Huang: Nvidia’s Vera Rubin Platform Turns Electricity Into a $40 Billion Cash Machine

Nvidia's Vera Rubin could generate $40 billion in revenue per gigawatt, redefining AI economics as electricity becomes the industry's biggest bottleneck.

Barchart · Sep 1

This North Carolina student built a science project exploring how dirty water could be turned into a source of power for tiny batteries

Prakhar Purohit created tiny batteries using dirty water for a science project. His innovative idea earned him the 2026 North Carolina State Merit Winner recognition. This award highlights students exploring real-world issues through scientific experimentation. Purohit’s project connects water pollution with small-scale electricity generation needs. The initiative encourages innovative approaches…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Scientists Discover Flexible Diamond Can Generate Electricity, Opening New Possibilities for Tiny Self-Powered Medical Devices Future

Ultrathin flexible diamond membranes generate electricity when bent, challenging a century-old assumption and raising possibilities for future medical devices.

Medical Daily · Sep 1

In 2021, Berkeley Lab made a roof coating that switches at 67°C. Today, it beats existing coatings in 12 of 15 US climate zones, cutting household electricity use 10%

Installing TARC could help the average U.S. household reduce electricity consumption by up to 10 percent annually. Another advantage of TARC is its balance between cooling and heating performance, according to the research team.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

In 1991, Curitiba began exchanging recyclables for bus tokens and food. 35 years later, the city recycles 70% of its waste while creating jobs and supporting families

In Curitiba, Brazil, residents can exchange recyclable waste for fresh food. Other cities have found different uses for what people throw away. Belo Horizonte has brought waste pickers into formal recycling systems. Bogotá captures landfill methane to produce energy. These programs reveal a practical shift in urban waste management: garbage…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Pakistan power crisis deepens as Karachi reels from 24-hour blackouts

Karachi's electricity crisis has intensified, with residents in several parts of the city reporting outages lasting up to 24 hours. Rights activists in Pakistan have warned that prolonged loadshedding is placing a growing burden on low-income families.

The Times of India · Sep 1

Germany directly blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport – as it happened

Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1