Good Climate News • Renewable & Clean Energy

Revolution Wind, a 704 MW Offshore Wind Farm, Reaches Commercial Operation

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Ørsted says the 704 MW Revolution Wind farm off Rhode Island reached commercial operation in October, selling power to Connecticut and Rhode Island.

Green Technologies

Is Coal Renewable? No, and Here Is Why It Can’t Be Replaced

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No, coal is not renewable: it takes millions of years to form. See how coal forms, how much is left in the U.S. and how it compares with renewables.

Nature

Disadvantages of Coal Energy: 8 Major Problems and the Advantages That Keep Coal Running

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The disadvantages of coal include over twice the CO2 per kWh of gas, deadly air pollution, black lung and toxic ash. See 8 cons, 5 pros and current U.S. data.

Carbon Markets & Carbon Capture

Court Voids Approval of California’s First Carbon Capture Project, Groups Say

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A Kern County court found the review of Carbon TerraVault I violated state law and ordered work halted, the plaintiffs say. The site began injecting CO2 in May.

Green Technologies

Flexible vs Rigid Solar Panels: Weight, Heat, Lifespan and Which to Choose

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Flexible vs rigid solar panels compared on weight, efficiency, heat, lifespan and warranty, with clear picks for RV roofs, boats, vans and homes.

Green Technologies

6 Best Flexible Solar Panels and Kits for RVs, Vans and Boats

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The best flexible solar panels and kits for RV roofs, vans and boats: Renogy, Go Power, BougeRV, EcoFlow and ALLPOWERS compared on weight, bend and voltage.

Green Technologies

Windmill Pond Aerators: How They Work, What Size You Need and When They Make Sense

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How a windmill pond aerator moves air to the bottom of a pond, how much wind and depth it needs, what size pond it covers and when solar is better.

Green Technologies

7 Best Decorative Windmills for Your Garden and Yard

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The best decorative windmills for a garden or yard, from 8 ft steel farm windmills to a 20 ft galvanized tower, a wood Dutch mill and budget windmill stakes.

Renewable & Clean Energy

Dominion’s Virginia Offshore Wind Farm Reaches 85% With 44 Turbines Installed

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Dominion says its 2.6 GW Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project is 85% complete, with 44 of 176 turbines up and an $11.65 billion budget unchanged.

Green Technologies

How Long Do Earbuds Last? Wireless Earbuds, AirPods and Headphones Explained

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Wireless earbuds usually last 2–3 years before the battery fades. See how long AirPods and headphones last, what wears out first and how to make them last.