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In the US they think we’re communists!’ The 70,000 workers showing the world another way to earn a living

https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/apr/24/in-the-us-they-think-were-communists-the-70000-workers-showing-the-world-another-way-to-earn-a-living

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Here are 5 innovative design ideas that can protect homes during the most extreme weather disasters

1. California home becomes first to earn coveted designation After they lost their home in the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California, the Ledbetters chose to rebuild with a wildfire-resistant structure that includes double-pane windows, vents that prevent embers from entering the building, and fireproof roofing.  The features earned the new house a Wildfire Prepared Home Plus designation, making it […]

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An energy company that pays you to use energy

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Swiss canton to cover road with 14 MW of solar

https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/04/18/swiss-canton-to-cover-up-roadway-with-14-mw-of-solar

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Dubai Flooding Cartoon – Perfect example

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Can I run a cable to charge an electric car across the pavement? | This is Money

Can I run a cable to charge an electric car across the pavement? | This is Money Yes you can, and its unlikely you can get sued if someone trips over it

Will a heat pump work in my home? According to the experts

Will a heat pump work in my home? According to the experts

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Magpie Avaition – In flight electric plane charging

https://www.magpieaviation.com THE IDEA A modern twist on a century-old approach Our vision is for electric aircraft to play a pivotal role in the future of aviation. Electric aircraft fly with zero emissions, are highly efficient and cheap to operate. However, given the low energy density of batteries, they’re only able to fly short routes with few […]

13 GHANAIAN RESTAURANTS IN LONDON FOR WEST AFRICA’S BEST CUISINE

https://www.londonkensingtonguide.com/ghanaian-restaurants-in-london Looking for the best Ghanaian cuisine in London? Look no further! Ghanaian cuisine is known for its unique flavors, vibrant colors, and delicious dishes that incorporate a variety of spices, herbs, and ingredients. We have also shared posts on the best Ethiopian restaurants in London as well as another covering African restaurants featuring Moroccan, Algerian, South African restaurants […]

Electric car expert shares how long batteries typically last and debunks popular EV myths

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/cars/news/electric-car-expert-shares-how-long-batteries-typically-last-and-debunks-popular-ev-myths/ar-BB1koRyo The EV leasing company Octopus Electric Vehicles has debunked a number of widespread myths and rumours that could prevent motorists from making the switch from a petrol or diesel alternative. Despite the UK now having more than a million electric cars on the roads, some drivers are still concerned that EVs may not be practical enough for them. However, Alvin […]

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If you could have a petrol pump at your house that cost 16p/litre, but would take 5 hrs to fill up

4Kwh of electricity to produce one gallon of gasoline

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Solar canopies to help IRA-driven energy transition

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/01/23/solar-canopies-as-a-central-pillar-of-ira-driven-energy-transition Solar canopies could play a fundamental role in the United States’ energy transition

Transportation department testing dual-use solar snow fence

https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2024/02/02/transportation-department-testing-dual-use-solar-snow-fence

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Solar+food in ethanol fields could fully power the United States

8/ BigAg is taking land away. “Converting the nation’s [US] 40 million acres of ethanol corn farms into solar-plus-food facilities would generate 1.5 times our nation’s electricity needs, while also powering a 100% EV fleet.” https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/03/10/solarfood-in-ethanol-fields-could-fully-power-the-united-states/ However, if we were to transition this 40 million acres are of fuel to solar+food (agrivoltaics) – we could […]

Top import in most countries is either oil or cars

Source: These Maps Show Every Country’s Most Valuable Import They will fight hard against this shift for their own interest, eliminating these two things will substantially save the consumer a lot of money and remove power for the existing petrol car cartels.

How to Automatically Mount VHD or VHDX File on Startup in Microsoft Windows 10/Windows 11

https://dannyda.com/2022/08/20/how-to-automatically-mount-vhd-or-vhdx-file-on-startup-in-microsoft-windows-10-windows-11 How to Automatically Mount VHD or VHDX File on Startup in Microsoft Windows 10/Windows 11 The Issue The Answer Here is one simple method, we can use the system built-in feature which is Task Scheduler and powershell or command prompt/cmd/bat to help us to achieve the desired results. 1 Open Task Scheduler 1a Use Run window 1a.1 […]

Octopus energy Api Notes

Our open API for cheaper, greener, energy | Octopus Energy Octopus Energy APIs — Octopus Energy API 1.0 documentation https://forum.octopus.energy/login

UK to get European-style ‘solar subscription’  – Current News

UK to get European-style ‘solar subscription’  – Current News

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