Iran's meme factory is using 'the weapons of their enemy' to embarrass Trump AI-generated Lego memes criticising the conflict in the Middle East and mocking Donald Trump are attracting a large audience online as a new front opens in the Iran war.

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Fossil fuel power falls despite Hormuz crisis as renewables step in Fears of a ‘coal comeback’ triggered by the Iran war energy crisis are not supported by the data.

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Workers to be axed, production slowed at one of WA's last coal mines Premier Coal confirms job losses at its Collie operation, with workers set to be informed of the details.

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Thanks to our Cap-and-Invest Program, California has now provided a billion dollars to help fleets and businesses deploy 11,600 zero-emission freight, trucks, and buses.

While Trump forfeits American innovation to China, we're cementing our leadership in the green economy.

MASSIVE 600 ton Liebherr mining excavator converted from diesel to electric Lloyds Metals and Energy have successfully converted a massive, 650-ton class Liebherr R 996 excavators from diesel power to electric.

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California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water The 105-megawatt Pastoria Solar Project represents the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources.

California's newest solar project isn't powering homes. It's powering your water

"The scores are going off the charts": Iran conflict boosts support for renewables and energy independence Energy sovereignty and independence are winning the war of words for renewables right now, thanks to the Iran war.

Energy #sovereignty and independence are winning the war of words for renewables right now, thanks to the #Iran war.

China eyes near-total electrification of freight trucks to cut emissions China’s push to electrify heavy trucks could slash road oil demand by half, driven by cost, scale, and energy security.

It’s time to electrify Australia’s truck fleet 🛻 🇦🇺 🇦🇺 ⚡️

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In Congress, I didn’t put up with BS. 

As Governor, I will be just as relentless: defending our healthcare, our environment, and our democracy against federal overreach while building a California where families—not special interests—come first. 

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Stunning growth of battery storage puts it at centre of global energy security needs, for cars and for grids The demand for batteries - for EVs and grid - has surged in the last year and is getting a further boost from the global fuel crisis as countries think energy security.

The demand for batteries – for #EVs and #grid – has surged in the last year and is getting a further boost from the global fuel crisis as countries think #energy security.

Robot boat vs robot aircraft 🤖

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Australia faced the same dilemma as China in 2004 but made the wrong call While the rest of us count the cost in higher fuel costs, higher inflation and a weaker economy,  China — the actual winner of the war — will be enjoying a surge of global interest in its solar panels...

An Australian 🇦🇺 energy independence policy based on renewables is long overdue.

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Albanese and Anwar align behind Pope’s call for peace Australia and Malaysia have signalled support for a diplomatic path through escalating global tensions, backing Pope Leo’s call for peace and restraint.

Albanese and Anwar have backed Pope Leo’s call for peace amid escalating global tensions.
Their stance signals support for diplomacy over militarised responses, Zia Ahmad writes.
#auspol #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Diplomacy

The UK has activated what is being described as the world’s largest grid scale #battery. The Wilton International Battery Storage facility can deliver up to 400 MW of power and sustain output for three hours, helping to stabilise the grid during periods of high demand or disruption. #ActOnClimate

Mayor Mamdani and President Obama read a picture book to a group of children.

Mayor Mamdani and President Obama chat and laugh with a group of children.

Mayor Mamdani and President Obama chat and laugh.

Children hug Mayor Mamdani.

Today, President Barack Obama and I read to a group of toddlers at Learning Through Play Pre-K Center in the South Bronx. 

In between singing wheels on the bus, we discussed our administration’s vision for this City — one where New York’s Cutest have the strongest start possible.

China's electrification bet is paying off. Electricity now accounts for 30% of its energy consumption - 50% higher than the US or Europe.

With 1/3 of global renewable energy capacity already installed, China is structurally more insulated from rising oil prices than most Western economies.

This is mesmerising …

Stunning growth of battery storage puts it at centre of global energy security needs, for cars and for grids The demand for batteries - for EVs and grid - has surged in the last year and is getting a further boost from the global fuel crisis as countries think energy security.

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Drone-Based Solar Panel Cleaning.

What's cheaper: Fueling your car with gas or electricity? » Yale Climate Connections Here’s the answer for every U.S. state.

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Australia enters drone warfare era with Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark Australia is on a push to keep pace with the rapid evolution of drone warfare, with an emphasis on locally produced Ghost Bat and Ghost Shark systems.

Times are changing - it’s smarter to invest in thousands more 🇦🇺 low-cost drones.

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Quite an achievement, given the political headwinds 👏

Chinese carmaker Seres patents voice-controlled "in-vehicle toilet" Seres' plans show how stiff competition in the EV space is putting pressure on carmakers to innovate.

A response to range anxiety? 🚙 🚽

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The world faces a grim reality, even if Trump exists in a different one The world is stuck watching a performative series of announcements about meetings that could, may, will happen, involving a president not dealing with the reality that he is in a weak and confused bar...

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Drone footage from the Great Barrier Reef Foundation captures 64,000 green sea turtles near Raine Island in Australia's Great Barrier Reef. #AGoodPlace

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PM joins leaders meeting on securing Strait of Hormuz Anthony Albanese has joined a virtual meeting of world leaders to discuss how the Strait of Hormuz can be secured after the conflict in the Middle East ends.

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'There Is Only One Majority in This Country, That's the Working Class,' Says Mamdani | Common Dreams "It's time we have a politics that puts them at the heart of what it is that we're pursuing and not as part of the appendix."

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Australia to offer three hours free solar per day to millions Australia will offer at least three hours of free solar power every day to households including those without solar panels under an energy-saving programme that is expected to go live in 2026, energy ...

As Trump tries to take us back to the 1880s, Australia is starting to provide its citizens with free electricity thanks to its abundant solar power. www.reuters.com/business/ene...

Record number of homes in Great Britain turn to green energy as fuel prices soar Iran war drives demand for solar panels, heat pumps and EVs, with energy bills expected to rise 18% from July

Heat pump orders up 2x in a month. Solar panel inquiries up 250%. EV leases up 85%.

The Iran crisis has made energy security feel personal.
I understand why: I have solar panels, a heat pump & EV on a flexible tariff. When gas prices spike, my bills barely move.

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Toyota's new luxury EV in China receives over 3,000 orders in 1 hour after launching for $22,000 The bZ7, Toyota’s new flagship EV in China, may be its most advanced vehicle yet. After launching for under $22,000,...

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