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State legislatures are increasingly passing laws to streamline renewable energy development, with solar, wind, and batteries identified as the cheapest and fastest ways to expand electricity infrastructure. More states are enacting policies to support clean energy projects than those blocking them.

A Clarksville family was displaced after wind and lightning damaged their home during severe thunderstorms in Montgomery County on Tuesday evening.

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore outlined a plan to address rising energy bills by advocating for a diverse energy strategy, including nuclear, solar, wind, and battery storage. He emphasized the need for faster approval of energy projects, modernized regulations, and bipartisan cooperation to meet growing demand and stabilize costs.

Charcoal tablets are endorsed by the NHS as a remedy for wind and bloating, though their actual effectiveness remains questioned. The article explores whether this treatment truly works.

China's Inner Mongolia is expanding both renewable energy and coal use. The region is focusing on solar and wind power while maintaining reliance on coal.

The article discusses how climate change and extreme weather will influence the competition between the US and China, particularly threatening their critical infrastructure, supply chains, and growth areas like data centers. China is highlighted for its investments in climate resilience and leading the world in solar and wind energy production in 2025.

Colorado ranks among states with the highest wind and hail deductibles, as severe hail season and persistent wind have led to increased insurance claims and financial burdens for residents.

Extreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling wildfires in the US West. An uncontained blaze in Utah has forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.

Datacenters are driving growth in the US clean energy industry by boosting wind and solar power, but they remain a significant climate threat. Big tech companies are investing in their own power sources due to grid connection issues, paradoxically supporting clean energy while creating environmental challenges.

Datacenters are accelerating US clean energy growth by investing in wind, solar, and other renewables, but their expansion also poses significant climate risks. While the sector is revitalizing a previously struggling clean energy industry, observers warn that datacenters remain a major environmental threat due to their energy demands.

The U.S. Open at Shinnecock Hills began with fog causing play to be stopped thirty minutes after it started. Prior concerns about wind and dry conditions were overshadowed by the unexpected fog issue.

Mexico selected 37 renewable energy projects totaling 7,411 MW, primarily solar and wind, as part of a tender that received over 200 bids worth nearly 38 GW. The initiative uses a mixed funding model to expand private participation in the power grid.

A tree limb fell on CTA Yellow Line tracks near Oakton station in Skokie, causing a two-hour service disruption early Thursday. Heavy thunderstorms and wind were reported in the area, and trains resumed with residual delays by 7:50 a.m. CTA officials advised riders to allow extra travel time.

The Chicago area faces a Level 3 risk for severe weather on Wednesday and Thursday, with potential for wind, rain, hail, and tornadoes.

Montana officials warn that the 2026 wildfire season could face above-normal risk due to drought, wind events, and warmer-than-average winter temperatures. Volunteer firefighting departments struggle with recruitment, and federal firefighting agencies are in flux.

Scientists have discovered wind blowing from the Milky Way's black hole after a 50-year search, confirming a long-standing hypothesis. The finding is described as a significant breakthrough in astrophysics.

A three-year-old girl died after a bouncy castle was carried away by strong winds in Montreal's LaSalle borough on Sunday afternoon. The incident occurred during high wind conditions, leading to fatal injuries for the toddler.

Europe faces an energy challenge not due to lack of green power, but insufficient storage. Increasing battery storage could stabilize prices and reduce fossil fuel reliance, though obstacles persist.

Solar and wind energy generate significant power in Europe, but their intermittent nature creates challenges. Battery storage could stabilize prices and reduce reliance on fossil fuels, though obstacles remain.

In April 2026, wind and solar energy combined to generate more electricity than natural gas for the first time, according to global data from the energy think tank Ember. This milestone marks a significant shift in the energy transition.

Residents in Richland County, Ohio, voted 53% to 47% to maintain a ban on utility-scale solar and wind projects, marking a setback for efforts to challenge local restrictions on renewable energy. The referendum was seen as a potential model for overcoming similar bans elsewhere.

A husband is accused of blaming wind for his wife's disappearance overboard in the Bahamas, as revealed in a text message sent to a friend. The incident has sparked legal and public scrutiny over the circumstances of the vanishing.