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Solar power reached new heights in Europe last summer
Sweltering sunny days came in handy for Europe's solar industry, which recorded several new heights.
Powering up for climate change: Finland banks on nuclear
This past summer heatwaves wreaked havoc across much of northern Europe. Temperatures soared to around 30℃ in the Arctic Circle. Norway experienced a record 33.5℃ one day in mid-July. Finland recorded its hottest July ever. Swathes of greenery shriveled, while rivers
Harvesting sunrays on the oceans could soon be a thing
Some of the surfaces of the planet's oceans could soon be home to solar panels.
Old phone batteries could power lamps in developing countries
Don't chuck out those old phone batteries just yet.
Facebook and Fujitsu commit to 100% renewable energy
Facebook and Fujitsu have separately announced plans that they are transitioning global operations to 100% renewable energy.
Some developing countries are lighting up with solar power
While global net investments are down, investments in emerging markets are increasing at a significant pace.