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https://www.sustainabilitymatters.net.au/content/sustainability/article/emissions-as-data-the-challenge-of-reporting-on-an-invisible-metric-1641463644
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We just witnessed one of the more heated climate change conferences on record — not in terms of temperature, but debate. Australia seemingly rejected the nuclear overtures of its allies as it aims to continue to focus on solar, wind and other renewables. Meanwhile, the nation has begun developing its 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) — effectively its new emissions reduction target — after COP30 host Brazil and other nations introduced theirs.
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https://www.communiquepr.com/seeding-the-future-of-farming-how-carbon-robotics-innovations-are-cultivating-industry-momentum/21771/
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As agriculture is reshaped by labor shortages, operational inefficiencies and environmental pressures, Carbon Robotics stands out as an agtech innovator. Using a farmer-first mindset and deep expertise in AI and robotics, the company has rolled out two major product announcements in recent...
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https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/exxon-shares-post-second-largest-gain-2023-after-doge-seeks-cut-clean-energy-projects
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Shares of Exxon had their 2nd largest pop since the regional banking crisis of 2023 (second only to last week's record surge) after the Wall Street Journal reported that the Energy Department is eyeing steep cuts that could wipe out nearly $10 billion in clean-energy funding, jeopardizing major...
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https://finance.yahoo.com/news/archer-unveils-plans-nyc-air-123403583.html
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By Shivansh Tiwary (Reuters) -Archer Aviation on Thursday unveiled plans for a proposed air-taxi network in New York City, in partnership with United Airlines, as it seeks to tap into the airport commute market in Manhattan. Shares of the air-taxi maker were up 7% in morning trading. Archer plans...
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https://interestingengineering.com/science/california-switch-electric-trains
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Bay Area commuters traveling between San Francisco and San Jose may now be breathing significantly cleaner air, thanks to Caltrain's recent transition from diesel-powered trains to electric.
A new study shows the switch resulted in a dramatic drop in toxic air pollutants on board trains and...
A new study shows the switch resulted in a dramatic drop in toxic air pollutants on board trains and...
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https://knowridge.com/2025/04/scientists-set-new-solar-power-record-with-eco-friendly-tin-based-panels/
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A team of scientists at the University of Queensland (UQ) has achieved a major milestone in solar energy by setting a world record for the efficiency of a new type of solar panel. Led by Professor Lianzhou Wang, the team created a solar cell made from tin halide perovskite (THP) that can convert sunlight into electricity at a certified rate of 16.65%.
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/17/3063259/28124/en/205-Bn-System-on-Chip-SoC-Market-Analysis-by-Core-Count-Core-Architecture-Device-Global-Forecast-to-2029.html
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Dublin, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "System-on-Chip (SoC) Market by Core Count (Single-Core, Dual-Core, Quad-Core, Hexa-Core, Octa-Core), Core Architecture (ARM, X86, RISC-V), Device (Smartphone, Tablet, Laptop, Smart TV & STB, Infotainment System, Router, Gateway) - Global Forecast to 2029" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
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https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/04/17/xpeng-to-mass-produce-its-humanoid-robot-next-year/89817/
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https://www.globalsecurity.org/wmd/library/news/iran/2025/iran-250416-treasury01.htm
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WASHINGTON -- Today, the Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is designating a China-based independent "teapot" refinery Shandong Shengxing Chemical Co., Ltd. for its role in purchasing more than a billion dollars' worth of Iranian crude oil, including from a front company for Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force (IRGC-QF).
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202504170395.html
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Durban-based company ARTsolar changed its homepage description shortly before applying for a gagging order. The court application requested that a journalist be stopped from publishing "defamatory" allegations made by three whistleblowers. One of the whistleblowers alleges he was tricked into believing he was buying locally produced solar panels.
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https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/04/17/machine-learning-unlocks-superior-performance-in-light-driven-organic-crystals/89775/
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https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3306933/no-quick-wins-china-has-worlds-first-operational-thorium-nuclear-reactor?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage
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Chinese scientists have achieved a milestone in clean energy technology by successfully adding fresh fuel to an operational thorium molten salt reactor, according to state media reports. It marks the first long-term, stable operation of the technology, putting China at the forefront of a global race to harness thorium - considered a safer and more abundant alternative to uranium - for nuclear power.
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https://reason.com/2025/04/17/in-12-years-this-40-billion-high-speed-rail-line-in-texas-has-not-laid-a-single-foot-of-track/
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The decade-plus battle to bring high-speed rail to Texas could soon be over. On Tuesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy delivered a blow to the project, known as Texas Central Railway, by rescinding a $63.9 million federal grant. Duffy called the project "a waste of taxpayer funds." The...
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https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/17/3063263/28124/en/Artificial-Intelligence-AI-In-Animal-Health-Market-Global-Industry-Size-Share-Trends-Opportunity-and-Forecast-2020-2030F.html
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Dublin, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Artificial Intelligence (AI) In Animal Health Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2020-2030F" has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Animal Health market reached a valuation of USD 1.12 billion in 2024 and is projected to grow to USD 2.11 billion by 2030, boasting a CAGR of 11.10%.
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https://theconversation.com/in-the-trade-war-china-has-moved-to-curb-supply-of-critical-minerals-can-australia-seize-the-moment-254574
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In the escalating trade war between the United States and China, one notable exception stood out: 31 critical minerals, including rare earth elements, were strategically exempted from tariffs. This was not a gesture of goodwill. It was a tacit acknowledgment of the United States' deep dependence on China for materials essential to its technological competitiveness, clean energy transition and national defence.
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/18/big-election-energy-power-debate-relentlessly-drives-hunter-regions-politics
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Northbound on the New England Highway to Muswellbrook, the Bayswater coal-fired power station hums. The facility was built in the mid-1980s and provides about 20% of New South Wales' electricity demand. It's scheduled to close in the early 2030s.A few kilometres away lies the silent Liddell power...
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https://knowridge.com/2025/04/scientists-discover-a-self-healing-layer-that-could-make-batteries-last-longer/
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Engineers in Texas have made a surprising discovery that could lead to longer-lasting and more reliable batteries—something that could benefit everything from smartphones to electric cars and large-scale renewable energy storage. The breakthrough centers around a special protective layer that forms during battery use, helping smooth over the rough spots that typically wear batteries down over time.
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https://www.biometricupdate.com/202504/privado-id-and-privately-project-selected-for-european-blockchain-sandbox
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A project from identity verification company Privado ID and age estimation provider Privately has been selected for the third cohort of the European Blockchain Sandbox dialogues.
The duo will focus on age verification through self-sovereign identity (SSI). The age assurance tool is designed to...
The duo will focus on age verification through self-sovereign identity (SSI). The age assurance tool is designed to...
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https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/04/17/xaba-raises-6-million-to-build-synthetic-brains-for-industrial-robots/89770/
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https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/04/17/daimler-delivers-autonomous-ready-trucks-to-torc-robotics/89801/
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https://allafrica.com/stories/202504170547.html
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The City of Kigali has informed the public that, in preparation for the upcoming Nyabugogo Bus Terminal Upgrade Project, an exercise to register all properties--both assets and businesses--to be relocated will soon begin. According to the city's announcement, the registration will commence on Thursday, April 17.