Australia’s carbon emission estimates have fallen to their lowest point in the last 30 years, driven primarily by offsets from the nation’s vast lands and forests. Recently released data has shown that land containing forests and other vegetation—which absorb and store carbon dioxide—have played a critical role in directing Australia’s drop in emissions. The data…
US Air Force Hopes to Collect Solar Energy in Space, Beam It to Earth
The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is working on harvesting solar energy in space and beaming it back to Earth to address the energy demand of its military personnel deployed at remote bases. The project, named the Space Solar Power Incremental Demonstrations and Research Project (SSPIDR), will allow solar energy to be harvested and beamed back…
$100M NSW Battery to Support Coal Power Replacement
The New South Wales (NSW) Government has announced it will be supporting the construction of a new $100 million (US$78 million) battery as part of a plan to substitute electricity generation after the planned closure of the Liddell coal-fired power plant in 2023. The decision comes amid NSW’s recent power grid instability, which saw one of Australia’s largest…
Climate Activists at Odds With NSW’s $600 Million Gas Plant
Prime Minister Scott Morrison has confirmed up to $600 million (US$470 million) will be invested in ensuring the completion of a 660 MW open cycle gas-fired power station in the Hunter Valley of New South Wales (NSW). However, Climate activists groups, such as the Climate Council, have called for Australia to cut off funding towards…
Photographer Layers 100,000 Images of Sun to Create Ultra-Sharp Photo of Solar Surface—and It’s Breathtaking
A photographer has captured a spectacular image of the solar surface in crystal clear detail using an inventive method. Astronomical photographer Andrew McCarthy has been shooting the Sun and the Moon for three years—but this month, he took on his “most unique challenge” yet. He captured the amazing close-up shot of our star, which is…
Car Designers Create Sleek Batmobile-Esque Solar Car That Never Needs to Be Charged
Manufacturers have experimented with solar-paneled cars for decades. Now, with sights set on cutting emissions, California-based Aptera Motors believes it has perfected a “Never Charge” solar electric vehicle, capable of efficient performance even after the sun goes down. “We see solar as the main driver of our business,” Aptera co-creator Chris Anthony told The Washington Post….
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