Category: Climate Action & Science
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Insulating an A-frame/cathedral ceiling on exterior of existing building
I am looking into insulating an a-frame building in a mountain/cold-weather climate that currently has no insulation on the roof system (the end walls and bump outs currently have R-13,…
Colors Apartment / Lucas Jimeno Dualde
In a mid-20th-century building in Higienópolis, Lucas Jimeno Dualde transforms a 280-square-meter apartment into something akin to a domestic temple. Its frugal architecture eliminates visual and material noise to focus attention on the experience…
Radikal Klassisk / PUNTOFILIPINO
The style is characterized by eclectic, bolt and vibrant designs, and an explicit need to imbue a more sophisticated identity to those who wish to distinguish themselves by transcending fashion boundaries.
Hawaiian Electric Seeks to Expand Renewables, Energy Storage on Oʻahu, Hawaiʻi Island, and Maui
Represents significant progress toward 100% renewable energy One of state’s largest energy procurements ever Additional 500 MW of firm generation on O‘ahu to be sought HONOLULU — Hawaiian Electric Company, Inc. (Hawaiian Electric), a…
Genevieve becomes the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026
As it feasts on near-record oceanic warmth, Genevieve will stay safely out to sea. The post Genevieve becomes the first Category 5 hurricane of 2026 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test
Out of Spec Reviews put a Rivian R2 Performance and a Tesla Model Y Performance on the same roads on the same afternoon. The R2 used 18% to 26% more energy at every single…
Best of Sustainability In Your Ear: Terraformation CEO Yishan Wong On Reforesting 3 Billion Acres
Read a transcript of this episode. Subscribe to receive transcripts by email. Source: Earth911.
When the Canopy Turns Brown: Caring for Trees in Extreme Heat
In late June 2021, air temperatures in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia soared past 113°F in a heat wave unlike anything seen before. Hundreds of people lost their lives. Source: Earth911.
This “Clap-On, Clap-Off” Laser Weapon Can Beam Power Wirelessly, Too
A transportable, compact laser weapon can serve a dual purpose for wireless power transfer, potentially opening up new opportunities for renewable energy to power remote operations. The post This “Clap-On, Clap-Off” Laser Weapon Can…
Sila raises $300 million to expand its Moses Lake silicon anode plant
Battery materials company Sila has raised $300 million in a private equity round to accelerate US production of its silicon-carbon (Si/C) anode and fund a planned second-phase expansion of its plant in Moses Lake,…
i-charging’s new 1.6 MW charging platform for heavy-duty EVs uses SOLUM power modules
As megawatt-level charging hubs for heavy-duty EVs proliferate around Europe, Portuguese EV charging infrastructure provider i-charging has begun commercial deliveries of its new MAX charging platform. The MAX platform is built around SOLUM’s EV…