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A plant sprouting from soil.

Tech

Australia's New South Wales opens door to 'human compost,' but no one can use it yet

Cots in a shelter.

Home

In Florida, Flagler County's only cold-weather shelter moves to the fairgrounds

Four workers stand in front of a solar panel installation.

Tech

On a California reservation, solar and batteries keep tribal services running through blackouts

An aerial view of a suburban neighborhood in Wichita Falls, Texas, with houses and trees.

Home

In Texas, a new lidar study could pull some homes out of FEMA's floodplain

Power lines and utility poles are set along a grassy area with buildings in the background under a cloudy sky.

Business

US sends $50 million to the Houston grid, saying fewer bottlenecks could cut bills

Pipes and a large tank are mounted on a wall in a mechanical space.

Home

In the Netherlands, replacing a gas boiler could mean a smart hybrid heat pump in 2029

A lighthouse stands on a rocky shoreline with boats in the distance on a calm waterway.

Home

In Massachusetts, EPA's next harbor cleanup move could turn polluted city land into homes

A row of houses.

Home

In Massachusetts, $1.9 million could help tourism-hit towns add nearly 600 year-round homes

A balcony with a blue umbrella and a solar panel, surrounded by adjacent apartment buildings.

Home

New Jersey lawmaker pushes first US plug-in solar bill with up to $1,000 in rebates

Aerial view of Bastrop, Texas.

Home

Texas city offers credits for extra solar power, while leaving homeowners waiting on a new fee

A modern building featuring large windows and a Texas state seal on the facade.

Tech

Texas county warns its future water may have to be pumped in from elsewhere

Two individuals inspect solar panels on a rooftop, reviewing data on a clipboard and a laptop.

Home

Up to 1 million homes in Thailand could get help going solar, with lower bills and added income