European Union hits record 47% of electricity from solar and other renewables
LONDON (AP) — European Union hits record 47% of electricity from solar and other renewables.
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BBC'We left pieces of our life behind': Indigenous group flees drowning island
Rising sea levels threaten homes in Panama, but not everyone wants to leave.
- The Telegraph
Trump’s Gaza Riviera real estate dream is already under way – in Albania
A marsh harrier sweeps across a meadow of tawny grass, flamingos cruise like pink arrows above a sapphire lagoon and in the distance, a golden jackal lets out a howl.
- Reuters
China to roll back clean power subsidies after boom
China's top economic planning agency said on Sunday it was taking steps to scale back subsidies for renewable energy projects after a boom in solar and wind power installations. China broke its own records for new solar installations in 2024 with installed capacity up 45% from the previous year. China now has almost 887 GW of installed solar power, more than six times the capacity of the United States, according to data from the International Renewable Energy Agency.
- Evening Standard
Powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes Caribbean and sparks tsunami warnings
It is unclear if there has been any movement or damage on land
- BBC
Community handed fruit trees from Coronation fund
Hundreds of fruit trees are given to groups to plant their own orchards this winter.
- BBC
Boy saves thousands of sweet tubs from landfill
Teddy has collected the plastic confectionery tubs because he wants to help save the planet.
- Associated Press
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake shakes the Caribbean, some islands urge residents to leave coastlines
A magnitude-7.6 earthquake shook the Caribbean Sea south of the Cayman Islands Saturday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The quake struck at 6:23 p.m. local time in the middle of the sea and had a depth of 10 kilometers, the USGS said. Its epicenter was located 130 miles (209 kilometers) south-southwest of George Town in the Cayman Islands.
- The Independent
Winter storm dumps snow and ice on Northeast and Midwest
Roughly three inches of snow fell in New York City’s Central Park
- CNN
Bird flu variant found in Nevada cows shows signs of adaptation to mammals
The newer variant of avian influenza that recently infected dairy cattle in Nevada has a genetic change that’s thought to help the virus copy itself in mammals — including humans — more easily, according to a new technical brief from the US Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
- HuffPost
Family Returning After Fleeing Fire Greeted By 525-Pound Bear Under House
The uninvited guest was ultimately coaxed out of his cozy spot with a delectable meal.
- HuffPost
Illinois Gov. Ridicules Trump's 'Gulf Of America' Proposal With 1 Of His Own
JB Pritzker trolled the president on Friday by claiming he planned to rename Lake Michigan as Lake Illinois and annex Green Bay.
- The Guardian
More than 100,000 homes in England could be built in highest-risk flood zones
Exclusive: Analysis suggests development in flood regions result of Labour push for 1.5m new homes in five years
- CBC
Back to square one for Toronto's Baycrest Park reno — and locals are frustrated
Eight years after the plan to reinvigorate a north Toronto green space was launched, it's back to square one for Baycrest Park — and that's left locals frustrated and angry. Where they'd been told by the city to expect a new playground, sports fields, fountains, lighting, walking trails and modern new washrooms, all residents see today is a neglected construction site.Broken fencing, mounds of earth, construction debris and half-finished structures dot the nine-hectare site in the Allen Road and
- The Independent
7.6 magnitude earthquake hits southwest of Cayman Islands: USGS
NWS says ‘the tsunami threat has passed. Unusual currents may be noticed in some areas. Exercise normal caution.’
- BBC
Tourists leave after earthquakes rock Santorini, but resilient locals remain
Many started evacuating the island as it was hit by tremors - but some have decided to stay.
- The Telegraph
Wild snakes invade Welsh homes to escape cold weather
Homes in Wales are being invaded by wild snakes which slither into lofts to escape cold winter weather.
- BBC
'We run our homes without mains electricity'
Following Storm Éowyn, householders who live off-grid share their tips for self-sufficiency.
- CNN
Mother and daughter killed in a tornado in a small East Tennessee community
The year’s first deadly US tornado struck after dark Thursday, killing two people in a small East Tennessee community as the first of five back-to-back, jet stream-driven winter storms pummeled the eastern United States.
- Associated Press
Schools on 4 Greek islands will stay shut next week as earthquakes continue
Schools on four Greek islands will remain closed through next week as earthquakes continue to rattle the region, authorities said Saturday. More than 800 tremors of magnitude 3 and over have been recorded on the tourist islands of Santorini, Amorgos, Anafi and Ios since Feb. 1, triggering an exodus of most of Santorini's 16,000 residents as well as visitors.
- BBC
Twycross Zoo to bring in car parking charges
The animal charity said its car parks need more than £1.5 million of "essential works".