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- 1Poll finds bipartisan support for clean air and clean energy▼Poll shows bipartisan support for reducing air pollution and growing clean energy
A new poll indicates that voters across the political spectrum back reducing air pollution and expanding clean energy, according to Environment America. The findings suggest environmental policies retain broad popular support despite partisan divisions in politics. Advocates say the results could encourage lawmakers from both parties to back clean air and renewable energy measures.
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California is using and storing more solar energy than before, according to Environment America. The state continues to expand its solar capacity, with more electricity from the sun both consumed directly and saved in storage for later use. The development is being highlighted as evidence that large-scale solar plus storage can play a growing role in the state's power supply and clean energy goals.
- 3Flash floods left their mark on Death Valley, but dunes are erasing it▼A monster flood hit Death Valley. Dune recovery is erasing the evidence
Death Valley, normally the driest place in North America, was struck by severe flooding that reshaped parts of the desert landscape. According to reporting by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the flood's evidence is now being slowly erased as shifting sand dunes naturally recover and bury the damage. The story highlights how quickly desert environments can both transform and heal after extreme weather events.
- 4US scientists look to Europe amid funding concerns▼America’s scientists are looking abroad. Can European business cash in?
Fortune reports that American scientists are increasingly looking abroad, raising the question of whether European businesses can benefit by attracting research talent. The article points to growing interest among US researchers in opportunities overseas, and asks whether Europe's companies and institutions are positioned to take advantage of this potential brain drain from the United States.
- 5New technology at Yellowstone is revealing fresh insights to researchers▼Yellowstone's newest installed technology is already teaching researchers new insights at the park
Newly installed technology at Yellowstone National Park is already delivering new insights to researchers studying the park, according to the Daily Montanan. Details about what the technology is or what it has revealed are limited, but the report suggests early results are proving scientifically valuable to those monitoring the park's environment.
- 6MicroWatt Launches UL-Certified Inspection Robot for Hazardous Sites▼MicroWatt Launches North America’s First UL Certified Inspection Robot for Hazardous Locations
Canadian firm MicroWatt has launched North America's first UL Certified inspection robot designed for hazardous locations, such as oil, gas and industrial facilities where explosive atmospheres require certified equipment. The certification makes it possible to deploy robotic inspection in environments that previously required human operators or non-certified units, and industry energy outlets are reporting the milestone as a step forward for automation in the energy sector.