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At the Gemini Solar Project in the Mojave Desert, one of the largest sites in the United States, developers left the native soil in place—including the dormant seed bank hidden underground. Just as energy production hit record levels, rare plants were found to be thriving under the panels
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At the Gemini Solar Project in the Mojave Desert, one of the largest sites in the United States, developers left the native soil in place—including the dormant seed bank hidden underground. Just as energy production hit record levels, rare plants were found to be thriving under the panels

ecoportal.net
u/sg_plumber — 5 days ago
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The 1.6 MW Nexus pilot project in California shows solar panels installed over irrigation canals can reduce water evaporation by 50-70% and aquatic weeds by 85%, proving real-world operational efficiency under varying hydraulic and structural conditions and dual use of existing infrastructure

pv-magazine.com
u/jeremiahthedamned — 23 hours ago
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Wildlife corridor over the soon to be longest canal in the world. Pinglu canal, China

u/FullDad2000 — 2 days ago
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Battery storage is the fastest growing power technology today: In 2025, 108 GW of new battery storage capacity was deployed worldwide, 40% more than in 2024. While most projects still cluster around 2 hours, an increasing number can be deployed for 4 hours or more.

iea.org
u/jeremiahthedamned — 1 day ago
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South Dakota mining company cancels drilling project in the Black Hills, home to attractions like Mount Rushmore and state parks, after opposition and lawsuits from Native American tribes and local groups. Sioux tribes maintain their claim to the land.

abcnews.com
u/sg_plumber — 24 hours ago
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Man will donate 885 acres in Washington to the Kalispel Tribe through conservation easement to protect bustling wildlife. Any form of commercial development is now legally forbidden on the property, including new roads. Tribal stewardship ensures care with respect and long-term responsibility 🌲

spokesman.com
u/sg_plumber — 11 hours ago
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Levels of Pfas ‘forever chemicals’ in northern gannet eggs in Canada fell up to 74% over 55-year period of study, illustrating how regulations are effective. Pfas levels shot up from the 1960s through the peak of the chemicals’ use in the late 1990s and early aughts, then fell.

theguardian.com
u/sg_plumber — 1 day ago
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Loss of tropical rainforests - among Earth's most important ecosystems - fell by 36% in 2025, thanks to greater efforts to protect forests in countries such as Brazil, Colombia and Malaysia.

bbc.co.uk
u/sg_plumber — 1 day ago