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Palantir Reports Record-Breaking Q4 and Net Zero Success Palantir Reports Record-Breaking Q4 and Net Zero Success

Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) released its financial results for the fourth quarter..
California’s Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets to Near-Record Low California’s Monarch Butterfly Population Plummets to Near-Record Low

The Western monarch butterfly population in California has plummeted to a near-record low of less..
Two Genders Two Genders

When looked at in a certain light, this level of stupidity is actually funny.  Saying that..
Solar Thermal Solar Thermal

In the year 2009, the year 2GreenEnergy was launched, the world of renewable energy had high hopes..
Trump “Doubles Down” on Revolting Comments Following Air Disaster Trump “Doubles Down” on Revolting Comments Following Air Disaster

One of the most remarkable aspects of Trump’s character is that he has zero sense of restraint,..
Advanced NDT Best Practices with CICNDT’s Jeremy Heinks Advanced NDT Best Practices with CICNDT’s Jeremy Heinks

Weather Guard Lightning TechAdvanced NDT Best Practices with CICNDT’s Jeremy HeinksJeremy Heinks..
Now This from Karl Marx Now This from Karl Marx

Here we are, about 150 years after Marx made this statement, and we can now see that he was wrong...
Do We See What’s Happening? Do We See What’s Happening?

Here’s the viewpoint of Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT). For my money, Murphy is among the most..
Chinese Cable-Cutting Patent, Blades in Coal Mines, LNG Ruling Chinese Cable-Cutting Patent, Blades in Coal Mines, LNG Ruling

Weather Guard Lightning TechChinese Cable-Cutting Patent, Blades in Coal Mines, LNG RulingThis week ..
Ørsted Pays $1.7B For Sunrise Delays, Aviva Invests in CIC Ørsted Pays $1.7B For Sunrise Delays, Aviva Invests in CIC

Weather Guard Lightning TechØrsted Pays $1.7B For Sunrise Delays, Aviva Invests in CICIn this News..
Scientists Predict Top Crops of the Future for the UK Based on Climate Change Scientists Predict Top Crops of the Future for the UK Based on Climate Change

In a new study, scientists analyzed UK crops and how the country’s agriculture could be affected by ..
Reforestation Boosts Biodiversity Where Other Carbon Capture Methods Fall Short, Study Finds Reforestation Boosts Biodiversity Where Other Carbon Capture Methods Fall Short, Study Finds

As CO2 emissions continue to rise year after year, capturing and storing carbon is essential to..
OpenAI launches Operator—an agent that can use a computer for you OpenAI launches Operator—an agent that can use a computer for you

After weeks of buzz, OpenAI has released Operator, its first AI agent. Operator is a web app that..
World’s Largest Iceberg, A23a, Is Moving Toward South Georgia Island, Threatening Wildlife World’s Largest Iceberg, A23a, Is Moving Toward South Georgia Island, Threatening Wildlife

The biggest iceberg on Earth is once again on the move, on a path that could cause it to collide..
China Sets Wind and Solar Installation Records for Second Year in a Row China Sets Wind and Solar Installation Records for Second Year in a Row

China broke its own records for the installation of new solar and wind power last year, with..
Alaska to Resume ‘Barbaric’ Aerial Shooting of Wolves and Bears Alaska to Resume ‘Barbaric’ Aerial Shooting of Wolves and Bears

Alaska will resume the “barbaric” practice of shooting bears and wolves from helicopters to reduce..
Trump’s “America First” Energy Agenda: The Critical Points You Must Know Trump’s “America First” Energy Agenda: The Critical Points You Must Know

On January 20, 2025, America witnessed another significant event: President Donald Trump’s..
Vistra Fire and Teslas Burning in California: Is it a Wake-Up Call for Battery Storage Safety? Vistra Fire and Teslas Burning in California: Is it a Wake-Up Call for Battery Storage Safety?

The devastating wildfires in Los Angeles at the start of 2025 reminded the world of nature’s..
Roddy White goes off on Kyle Shanahan for Super Bowl collapse Roddy White goes off on Kyle Shanahan for Super Bowl collapse

Former Falcons receiver Roddy White, who was released last year, threw under the ol’ Greyhound one..
Georgia Issues $3 Million in Food Stamp Replacements Georgia Issues $3 Million in Food Stamp Replacements

The Georgia Department of Human Services has issued close to $3 million in replacement food stamp..
History Records Both Tragedy and Triumph History Records Both Tragedy and Triumph

At left we have the words of American historian and political activist Howard Zinn. It’s something..
The American Oligarchy The American Oligarchy

The GOP, at least for the last century, has indeed consistently been about helping the rich get..
Human Rights Watch Accuses UK of Undermining Democratic Rights With Crackdown on Climate Protesters Human Rights Watch Accuses UK of Undermining Democratic Rights With Crackdown on Climate Protesters

The United Kingdom’s crackdown on climate protesters is setting a “dangerous” global precedent,..
Word Choice Word Choice

A reader asks:  I really wish I could come up with a better adverb than “really” to emphasize or to ..
Scientists’ Integrity Scientists’ Integrity

If you’re a conspiracy theorist who believes that only 3% of scientists are honest, you most..
Cropped 15 January 2025: LA up in flames; Illegal rewilding in Scotland; COP30 dredging cancelled Cropped 15 January 2025: LA up in flames; Illegal rewilding in Scotland; COP30 dredging cancelled

Welcome to Carbon Brief’s Cropped. We handpick and explain the most important stories at the..
Not A Doctor: Lessons I’ve learned from quitting my PhD Not A Doctor: Lessons I’ve learned from quitting my PhD

I never considered myself a quitter. Usually, I finish what I have started: a 30 minutes high..
The Most Agonizing Part of American Life The Most Agonizing Part of American Life

Here’s something from a group called “Canadians Against Trump.” Perhaps the most painful aspect of..
Nickel Forecast 2025: Can $66 Billion Investment Solve the Supply Gap? Nickel Forecast 2025: Can $66 Billion Investment Solve the Supply Gap?

The nickel market experienced downward price pressure in 2024, but 2025 is expected to add more..
U.S. Citizenship U.S. Citizenship

We don’t hate you, but we encourage you to learn more about this subject. The United States is..
What Is Jimmy Carter’s Environmental Legacy? What Is Jimmy Carter’s Environmental Legacy?

In 1979, when President Jimmy Carter famously unveiled 32 solar panels on the White House roof, he..
Scientists Develop Biodegradable E-Textiles Scientists Develop Biodegradable E-Textiles

In a new study, scientists from University of Southampton, University of the West of England..
The Download: AI flops, and what the year ahead holds for EVs The Download: AI flops, and what the year ahead holds for EVs

This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of..
Political Humor Political Humor

Congrats to the author of the cartoon, for this clever adaptation of a scene from the film Forest..
The Future of Solar in the United States The Future of Solar in the United States

I just met a guy who’s been in the solar business since 2002, working on projects that are in the..
Electric Motors Electric Motors

Readers who wish to learn more about the workings of electric motors will enjoy this video, which..
The Next Four Years in the United States The Next Four Years in the United States

If the next four years in U.S. politics is simply a reprise of Trump’s first presidency with its..
Wealth Gap and the Collapse of the Environment Wealth Gap and the Collapse of the Environment

Sadly, there is no mechanism by which this civilization can rethink the way it apportions wealth..
Trump’s Healthcare Plans Trump’s Healthcare Plans

I don’t know anyone dumb enough to believe he has one.
New Species of Orangutan-Colored Pitcher Plant Discovered in Mountains of Borneo New Species of Orangutan-Colored Pitcher Plant Discovered in Mountains of Borneo

In the ultramafic mountains of central Sabah, Borneo, grow “giant pitcher” plants. They are..