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Gigantic solar farms might impact how much solar power is generated on the other side of the world
Solar farms can become large enough to affect the weather around them and ultimately the climate as a whole.
The COP28 fossil fuels deal and the ‘North Star’ of 1.5°C
COP28 ends with historic words on fossil fuel "transition." But activists say words fall short of the climate action needed to limit impacts.
New report finds U.S. warming faster, facing costly disaster
U.S. climate report finds $1 billion disaster happens every three weeks, and progress needs to accelerate to limit worst climate impacts.
What is a virtual power plant? An energy expert explains
Virtual power plants aren’t new. There are already 30 to 60 gigawatts of them in operation today across the US.
Climate change will affect hydropower in Africa
Hydropower accounts for at least 80% of electricity generation in the Congo, Ethiopia, Mozambique, Uganda and Zambia.
Solar can shift Africa away from risky hydropower reliance
Africans have invested in hydropower but drought makes it risky, and a new study from Italy finds solar and wind are a better bet.