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Solar panels’ shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years
Solar panels’ shade helps boost Colorado grassland productivity in dry years Solar panels on grasslands can boost productivity during dry years by providing shade, reducing water stress, and creating microclimates that redirect rain. A four-year study in northern Colorado found that grasses growing under solar arrays were more productive than those in full sun during […]
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High electricity prices zapping your budget? Here are 5 ways to save
High electricity prices zapping your budget? Here are 5 ways to save High electricity prices are expected to continue rising in Pennsylvania due to aging infrastructure, extreme weather, transmission bottlenecks, and increased demand. To lower their electric bills, consumers can try using less electricity by weatherizing their homes, installing energy-efficient appliances, and adjusting their thermostat […]
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EcoFlow’s new Glacier fridge and Wave A/C look like worthy successors
EcoFlow’s new Glacier fridge and Wave A/C look like worthy successors EcoFlow has announced improved versions of its Glacier refrigerator-freezer combo and Wave air conditioner-heater combo, two battery-powered off-grid appliances that can be recharged with the sun. The new Wave 3 air conditioner-heater combo is more powerful than its predecessor, with a cooling capacity of […]
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NASA’s Juno Back to Normal Operations After Entering Safe Mode
NASA’s Juno Back to Normal Operations After Entering Safe Mode NASA’s Juno spacecraft has returned to normal operations after entering safe mode twice during its 71st close approach to Jupiter, a precautionary measure taken due to unexpected anomalies. The safe-mode events occurred as the spacecraft flew through Jupiter’s intense radiation belts, but fortunately, the spacecraft […]
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