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Spanish off-grid builder weatherproofs a stone ruin and wires in a new solar setup
1+ week, 3+ day ago (496+ words) "This repaired ruin is the closest thing to being a home on the homestead." Turning an old stone ruin into something secure and livable is not glamorous work, but it was a necessary part of the process for a content…...
Ford's new European SUV for will be built in Spain on a Geely platform
1+ week, 5+ day ago (492+ words) The new model is expected to be a compact crossover designed for "multi-energy" drivetrains. Ford's next compact SUV for the European market may be designed to look rugged and rally-ready in a way that's associated with American cars, but it…...
Europe's heat waves are stress-testing solar panels, cutting output by as much as 16%
2+ week, 5+ day ago (396+ words) Under intense sunlight, localized electrical mismatches may show up as hotspots. Europe's increasingly intense heat waves may bring abundant sunshine, but that does not always translate to peak solar performance. Solar panels and battery systems respond not only to light…...
Levi's, Uniqlo, and Primark turn to repairs and sewing classes to woo Gen Z
3+ week, 1+ day ago (530+ words) "We think it's important to empower the people who buy our clothes with the skill sets to maintain them." What once looked like a niche add-on for clothing brands is becoming more mainstream. Levi's, Uniqlo, and Primark are among the…...
Cyprus puts invasive lionfish on the menu as Mediterranean seas rapidly transform
4+ week, 21+ hour ago (586+ words) "In the beginning people were afraid, but now they understand it's a high quality, delicious fish." A popular form of climate adaptation is happening off Cyprus: Invasive lionfish are being caught, cleaned, and turned into food. The backdrop is the…...
Netherlands hits hottest Aug. 13 ever, sets all-time record with 31 days above 86 degrees
4+ week, 1+ day ago (426+ words) Issued a nationwide Code Yellow alert for heat stress and unusually strong ultraviolet radiation. A year of unusual heat in the Netherlands has produced another milestone: the hottest Aug. 13 ever recorded. That same heat has also pushed the country to…...