19 h. ago Is this the ultimate gift for beer lovers? Our honest review of the iGulu F1 smart beer brewer

The foolproof device makes beer, cider, kombucha — even wine! — from your kitchen in just 10 days. Stuart Pritchard takes the F1 for a spin

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64 h. ago Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report

Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfareThe accelerating global arms race is hindering climate action as critical minerals that are key to a sustainable future are being diverted to make the latest military hardware, according to a reportThe study from the Transition Security Project – a joint US and UK venture – reveals how the Pentagon is stockpiling huge stores of critical minerals that are needed for a range of climate technologies including solar panels, wind turbines, electric vehicles and battery storage. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago 1,000 communities to get mega payout for having small wind turbines and solar panels

Energy Secretary Ed Miliband says state owned company is 'at the heart of our mission to take back control of our energy from dictators like Putin', as he announces a huge renewables drive

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3 d. ago Oura ring 4 review: The smart ring has taken my health and wellbeing to new heights

As a long-time fan of Oura, the new ring didn’t disappoint

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1 week ago Community fears right to inquiry for Skye's biggest wind farm could be dropped over planning delays

The wind farm would see 33 turbines at 200m high near Dunvegan.

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2 w. ago Soundcore Sleep A30 Smart ANC earbuds review: Relief for even the lightest sleeper

Wearing in-ear protection to sleep is never nice, but sometimes it’s necessary. The Soundcore earbuds get as close as you can to full, blissful silence

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2 w. ago Britain's wind power hits a record HIGH: Turbines produce 22,711 MW

On the evening of November 11, Britain's wind turbines set a new maximum wind record, reaching 22,711 megawatts (MW) for the first time.

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2 w. ago British wind power hits new record as operator eyes zero carbon grid milestone

Wind turbines generated a new high of 22,711 megawatts on November 11, providing enough power for 22 million homes.

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3 w. ago SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell review: simple, smart and now a serious bargain

Catch and early Black Friday bargain on the new SwitchBot Smart Video Doorbell and you’ll save £50 - we’ve tested it

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3 w. ago Shine portable wind turbine review: a smart, compact way to harness off

Shine’s innovative portable wind turbine offers a neat, lightweight way to harvest clean energy outdoors, giving campers a reliable off-grid boost

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3 w. ago ‘Will it change the weather? Will wildlife cope?’: Europe’s rush to build energy projects in Chile might not be as green as it seems

The country’s government is upbeat about the economic prospects of the growing number of windfarms, solar parks and industrial complexes but others warn of ‘green colonialism’For generations, Alfonso Campos’s family has raised sheep in the grasslands of San Gregorio, a tranquil area in Magallanes province, in the far south of Chile’s Patagonia region. Now, he says, his farm will be encircled by three massive containers of ammonia, a desalination plant, a hydrogen plant, gas pipelines and hundreds of wind turbines.“If the ammonia leaks, it will poison everything,” he says. “The noise of the windmills will also upset the animals, and the landscape will be turned into an industrial desert.” Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Giant wind turbines planned for Welsh countryside to be even bigger

A council planning committee approved changes to the Twyn Hywel Energy park

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3 w. ago Anger over plans for 'floating warehouse' of wind turbines off Scots coast

Campaigners have demanded a halt to the proposed development they say will blight beach views, destroy fishing grounds and desecrate a protected war grave.

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4 w. ago ‘Drug trafficking, extortion, kidnapping’: the lawless rush for rare earth minerals in Venezuela

Guerrilla groups have seized control of mining areas, exploiting Indigenous people and fuelling environmental ruin on the border with ColombiaFor months, Brig Gen Rafael Olaya Quintero, commander of the Orinoco naval force, has been chasing tin and coltan traffickers across the waterways at Colombia’s border with Venezuela.His mission has become more urgent since the global shift towards clean energy has generated an unprecedented rush for rare earth elements and critical minerals. These materials are vital components in electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, fighter jets and guided missiles, with demand also driven by increased defence budgets in the EU, US and China, and throughout the world. Continue reading...

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