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A 73-year-old Oklahoma farmer battled years of drought before leasing land for five wind turbines. The wise decision transformed his farm incomeFacing the challenges of a drought-stricken Oklahoma, Bob Kerr found his wheat and cattle farming income dwindling. However, the five wind ...
Six Months of Conflict: How the Iran war has reshaped global marketsAs global financial markets navigate the aftermath of recent conflicts, the mixed responses are evident. Energy prices have surged sharply,...
In 1989, a 185-page California climate report warned that a warming would slash the state's spring runoff by a full third. 30 years later, its warnings proved right, with mountain snow cover falling by half as droughts, floods and fires worsenedCalifornia received climate change warnings thirty years ago. These projections accurately predicted droughts, floods, and heat waves. The ...
AVPN Global Conference 2026 opens in Delhi, calls for Asia-led solutions and coordinated capitalThe AVPN Global Conference 2026 has officially kicked off in New Delhi, marking a first for the city. With participation from around two th...
In 2022–2023, Bar-Ilan University grew tomatoes between 24 tracking solar modules; the most shaded rows saw fruit yields fall by up to 57%Research conducted by Bar-Ilan University delved into the concept of agrivoltaics, where solar panels and crop growth coexist. The findings...
In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similarRecent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar pan...
World’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant is being built in Brazil: 2.1-million-square-foot facility to turn orange juice waste into 1.77 million cubic feet of biogas every dayBrazil is building the world’s biggest citrus waste-to-energy plant, a 2.1-million-square-foot facility designed to transform orange juice ...
In April 2023, an Indian plant began converting 2,000 metric tons of cashew residues monthly into marine fuel. Now, the refined oil has passed real-world ocean trials, linking a village waste stream to global shippingA plant near Hebri, India, converts cashew processing waste into biofuel and biochar. This facility now processes nearly two thousand metri...
Gold regains momentum as weak dollar, safe haven demand and seasonal buying support pricesGold prices have surged sharply in August, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar, expectations of monetary easing, geopolitical tensions, and s...
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 independenceA rare-earth deposit identified in Campo de Montiel, central Spain, could become an important source of materials for Europe’s electric veh...
In 2022, moving solar panels shielded French apple trees from extreme sun, cutting sunburned fruit from 13% to 2%A study by French scientists indicates that the use of solar panels can drastically lessen sunburn injuries on apples, reducing the damage ...
In 2018, Europe’s extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% moreAgrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particular...
UP offers skills, scale & infra, says Yogi Adityanath urging Japan to make it 'second biz home'Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended a warm invitation to Japanese firms, urging them to consider Uttar Pradesh as their s...
RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3 pc to Rs 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7 pcRegional Rural Banks saw gross loans rise 10.3 percent to Rs 5,78,349 crore. Their performance under Priority Sector Lending targets remain...
Delhi's master plan proposes solar, hydro power generation from canals, drainsDelhi's Master Plan for 2047 proposes harnessing renewable energy from existing canals and drains. The plan also suggests utilizing greenfi...
An Australian farmer put sheep beneath solar panels; he reported 15% more wool and green grass surviving through droughtSheep grazing beneath solar panels not only boosts farmer profits but also leads to purer wool. This innovative approach creates shaded env...
Independence Day 2026: PM Modi invokes ‘Sapta Dhara’ vision for India’s future focusing on manufacturing to soft powerPrime Minister Narendra Modi introduced a new framework called 'Sapta Dhara' for India. This framework identifies seven key areas to accele...
India celebrates 80th Independence Day: PM Modi lists 'Saptadhara' plan for Viksit BharatPrime Minister Modi unveiled a seven-pronged framework for India's developed nation status. This Saptadhara plan focuses on manufacturing, ...
In 2023, scientists placed ultrasonic microphones at 12 Midwest solar plants to see how bats responded. 3 years later, the recordings revealed about 50% more calls above the panels than nearby fields, suggesting the sites were attracting activityMidwest solar farms with native plants showed increased bat activity during spring. Bat calls were fifty percent higher over solar sites th...
ITA backs 11 Indian projects; to advance over $18 bn in clean industry investmentEleven Indian clean industrial projects will receive tailored support from the Industrial Transition Accelerator. These initiatives represe...