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ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF WIND ENERGY
In June 2026, Spain revealed a rare-earth deposit capable of meeting 33% of Europe’s needs. Now, the find could challenge China’s grip on critical minerals and strengthen continent’s push for mineral independence- Texas used towering wind turbines as accidental frost fans based on a 2019 NASA observation; the result warmed ground temperatures 4–7°F on winter nights
- Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipment
- Satellite researchers studied China’s desert solar farms; vegetation developed across 30.8 square kilometres within and around the installationsSolar farms in the arid deserts of China are transforming barren landscapes into vibrant green spaces. Between 2011 and 2018, researchers n...21 Aug, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
- In July 2019, scientists watched mayflies mistake solar-like glass for water; females landed and deposited eggs on the dry surfaceFemale mayflies are confusing solar panels for water surfaces, which is causing difficulties with their reproduction. This issue, termed po...21 Aug, 2026, 02.10 PM IST
- ET Evoke: China has emerged as the greatest environmentalist of our times, says Economics Professor Michael GreenstoneGreenstone, Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, says air pollution is shortening liv...20 Aug, 2026, 10.18 PM IST
- Researchers studied 20 French solar farms; beneath the panels, pollinators fell 76%, and plant-pollinator interactions plunged 86%Recent studies indicate that shading from solar panels significantly impacts pollinator numbers and interactions with plants. Notably, bee ...20 Aug, 2026, 06.24 PM IST
- US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plantsUS agencies issued a warning about hackers targeting Siemens devices. These devices are crucial for operating water and other critical infr...20 Aug, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
- 18-year-old Colorado student Natalie Muro invents wave-powered device that fights toxic algal blooms using invasive weedA brilliant eighteen-year-old student developed a groundbreaking floating device designed to tackle toxic algal blooms. Utilizing wind-driv...19 Aug, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
- Super El Niño alert: Pacific ocean temperatures surge past critical limits, altering global tropical storm tracksEquatorial Pacific ocean temperatures are surging at an unprecedented pace. This historic heating cycle will intensify through late 2026, t...19 Aug, 2026, 06.43 PM IST
- China goes rural with data centres in quest to power AIIn China's hilly Guizhou province, a cluster of European-style buildings complete with clock tower and multi-arched bridge emits a low, per...19 Aug, 2026, 09.15 AM IST
- Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a landfill, but a Missouri plant found a way to reuse 7,000 more old blades by turning them into cement feedstock and kiln fuelWyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a Casper landfill after cutting each into three pieces, but a Missouri plant near St Louis has ...18 Aug, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
- Inox Clean Energy completes Rs 6,000 crore acquisition of BlackRock-owned GIP's Vena Energy IndiaInox Clean Energy has acquired Vena Energy India's renewable platform for Rs 6,000 crore. This rapid transaction was completed within two m...18 Aug, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
- I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re SustainabilityPE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion...18 Aug, 2026, 12.34 AM IST
- Juniper Green Energy bags 230 MW SECI FDRE project at Rs 5.26 per unitJuniper Green Energy received a Letter of Award from SECI for a 230 MW renewable energy project. This project will provide round-the-clock ...17 Aug, 2026, 12.22 PM IST
- Zinc Rally: What's drivingprices to record highs and what lies ahead?Zinc prices have escalated to their highest levels in years on international markets, fueled by supply interruptions and dwindling stockpil...16 Aug, 2026, 09.59 AM IST
- Andaman admin seeks firms to explore feasibility of AI data centre in Great NicobarThe Andaman and Nicobar administration seeks private companies for green AI data centres. Companies can explore feasibility for facilities ...14 Aug, 2026, 10.43 PM IST
- Quote of the day by Rachel Carson: 'Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never...' - American marine biologist's insightful take on on nature, happiness and inner peaceQuote of the day by Rachel Carson: Renowned for her contributions as a marine biologist and conservation advocate, Rachel Carson emphasized...14 Aug, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
- Judiciary must ensure environmental laws are implemented in letter and spirit: Jairam RameshCongress leader Jairam Ramesh highlighted a Supreme Court judge's concerns. Justice Ujjal Bhuyan stressed the need for environmental law en...14 Aug, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
- In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closerWyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery...14 Aug, 2026, 12.55 AM IST
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