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A solar farm.

Business

Duke Energy maps out Carolinas' power future with massive solar push, more gas, and new nuclear

A banner promoting energy savings and modern heat pumps in Thurston, Washington.

Home

Washington's Energize Thurston offers heat pump rebates, with some homes eligible for free installs

A clear plastic bag labeled "100% recycled LDPE bag" on green grass.

Business

California bill targets misleading 'recycled' claims on packaging

Rice seedlings in a field.

Tech

South Korea pitches global seed backup for crops facing heat, pests, and extreme weather

A rocket stands on a landing pad amid dust clouds in a barren landscape.

Tech

Zhuque-3 orbital rocket booster touches down upright, giving China a new foothold in reusable rockets

A technician inspects a heat pump unit while using a toolbox in a grassy area.

Home

California's 6 million heat pump push starts with training HVAC teachers, not just techs

A backyard.

Home

South Dakota city extends year-round watering rules after reservoir moves to 'alert' status

A person adjusts a smart thermostat using a smartphone near a potted plant.

Home

Houston now requires air conditioning in all rentals, making cooling a housing standard

Dunedin, Aotearoa New Zealand.

Outdoors

'A good model going forward': New Zealand opens first Maori co-managed marine reserves

Skeletons of a mammoth and a saber-toothed cat displayed in a museum exhibit.

Tech

'Superworms' pick museum skeletons clean in hours, leaving bones untouched

Two mobile phone screens display an energy usage app with various features like dashboard, device management, and usage statistics.

Tech

Rhode Island customers with new meters get free app to spot home energy waste

A traffic camera mounted on a pole with surrounding greenery.

Tech

Ohio city bans license plate readers, citing 'big-tech surveillance' overreach