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Mock — Regional Grid Adds Battery Storage Ahead of Summer Peak
Two utility-scale projects are expected to come online before July, shaving peak demand during heat waves.
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Record Heatwave Sweeps Southern Europe
Temperatures surpassed 42°C in several cities, prompting health warnings and emergency measures across five countries.
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Wildfire Season Begins Early Across Western Region
Unseasonably dry conditions and high winds have triggered multiple large fires weeks ahead of the typical start of the season.
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Startup Develops Biodegradable Packaging from Seaweed
A materials science company has created a flexible film that degrades in seawater within weeks, offering an alternative to single-use plastics.
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Arctic Ice Extent Reaches Historic Seasonal Low
Satellite data confirms that sea ice coverage this spring has fallen to its lowest recorded level for the time of year.
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Marine Plastic Cleanup Initiative Removes 10,000 Tonnes
A non-profit ocean cleanup project has reached a decade milestone, announcing that its systems have now extracted 10,000 tonnes of plastic from the ocean.