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A solar-powered streetlight.

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Sheep grazing in a field with solar panels.

Farmers in Australia say 6,000 sheep — and the grass — are thriving under 1 million solar panels

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A home battery system installed on the wall.
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Cheaper home batteries can cut utility bills, bank solar power, and pay back in 4 to 5 years

Aerial view of a Peak Energy facility.
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California's first sodium-ion gigafactory sold out fast, with enough power for 4 million homes

A close-up of an electric school bus's charging port alongside battery disconnect instructions.
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As a heat wave strained the US grid, electric school buses sent power back, and kept the AC on

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Family in Australia gets 1:45 a.m. door alert, Ring camera finds a python at the bell

A modern patio with a retractable solar awning and stylish outdoor furniture surrounded by greenery.
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Solar awnings turn patio shade into power, and supporters say the premium could pay off

Jimothy the raccoon does his thing.
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Seattle's viral 'Jimothy' raccoon may have a rare short spine disorder, vet says

A worker installing solar equipment on a roof.
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Study finds one committed partner can tip US homes from solar doubts to rooftop panels

Solar panels mounted on a wooden balcony.
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California bill backs plug-in solar as PG&E rates soar, and renters could save on power

An aerial view of a battery storage facility.
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California city officials vote down 400-megawatt battery site by park

A protest sign reading "No Data Centers."
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Florida recall effort targets mayor, 2 commissioners after AI data center approval sparks uproar

Residents pack a council meeting in Florida.
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Florida residents pack hearing to stop Project Tango data center over wells, water, and a school

The Boulder City Council Chambers.
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Nevada city appeals federal-land data center as residents warn of water, power, and wider impacts

A city council meeting taking place in Oshkosh, with several members seated at a table.
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Two Wisconsin communities move to pause data centers, with water at the heart of the fight

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New Mexico puts 16 community solar projects online, bringing shared power to renters

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As weather warms, rattlesnakes wake earlier, and bite-related calls start climbing

The Solar Bear trike.
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He wanted a true solar vehicle, so he built Solar Bear, an open-source trike with panels for a body

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A window AC unit.
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A Kaist Hound.
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South Korea's 4-legged robot navigates forests and stairs without a human picking its steps

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
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A deer tick.
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Blacklegged ticks have doubled their US footprint, and experts warn worse could be ahead

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