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Old solar panels contain more silver than many underground mines, and recycling them could solve a critical shortage threatening the clean energy transition. Scientists say it's not just good for the planet anymore—it's becoming necessary for survival.
Silver just reached an all-time high of $117.66 per ounce, marking a stunning 275% increase over the past year. The surge is driving innovation in solar panel manufacturing as companies pivot to more affordable materials.
Hundreds of young Australians are trading screens for cowboy boots as line dancing surges across South Australia. What started with six students now fills venues weekly, creating friendships and romances along the way.
After years of controversy and setbacks, a new transmission line is successfully carrying renewable hydropower from Quebec into Maine, marking a significant step forward for the region's clean energy goals. Despite some early growing pains, the project shows promise for reducing fossil fuel dependence.
Team GB's curling squad won their second consecutive Olympic silver medal, and now they're setting their sights on the one color that's eluded them. The close-knit team will decide this summer whether to chase gold in France 2030.
The 2013 Detroit Bulldogs captured the 12U AA International Silver Stick championship, marking a historic victory for the young team. This prestigious youth hockey tournament showcases the dedication and skill of Michigan's rising athletes.
A clean energy breakthrough just hit industrial scale as a solar panel manufacturer begins using copper-based technology to slash reliance on expensive silver. The shift could make solar power more affordable just as silver prices hit record highs.
Bruce Mouat's Team GB battled Canada in an intense Olympic curling final, earning a hard-fought silver medal in a rematch of the 2014 showdown. The 9-6 finish showcased elite sportsmanship and the highest level of curling competition the world has to offer.
A major transmission line connecting renewable energy across New England just switched on, marking a milestone for the region's clean power future. The New England Clean Energy Connect is now delivering electricity.
Olympic champion Jess Fox claimed silver at her first World Cup race since surgery to remove a kidney tumor. The Australian canoe slalom legend says this silver medal feels like gold.
A 339-mile underground transmission line from Canada to Queens will deliver enough clean hydropower to supply one million New York City homes starting this spring. The $6 billion project creates the longest buried transmission line in North America.
Premier Energies just revealed India's first zero-busbar solar cell, a breakthrough design that uses less silver while producing more energy. The innovation could make solar power cheaper and more durable across the country.
German scientists just figured out how to make solar panels work with 90% less silver, tackling one of the industry's biggest cost challenges. The innovation could make clean energy cheaper and more sustainable within three years.
Rising silver costs are pushing solar manufacturers to innovate faster than ever, slashing their reliance on expensive metals while keeping renewable energy affordable. The shift could make solar panels cheaper and more accessible worldwide.
When a Swedish cross-country skier crashed and lost her ski during the Olympic relay final, her teammate turned disaster into triumph. Frida Karlsson staged an incredible comeback to secure silver for Sweden.
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Giovanni Franzoni lost a close friend in a skiing tragedy and battled back from a career-threatening injury. Three years later, the 24-year-old Italian stood on the Olympic podium with a silver medal around his neck.
Visually impaired skier Neil Simpson and guide Rob Poth captured Great Britain's first medal at the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics with a thrilling silver medal comeback. Their fastest slalom run of the day launched them from fourth place to the podium.
Joy Beune, Marijke Groenewoud and Antoinette Rijpma-de Jong claimed Olympic silver for the Netherlands in the team pursuit at the Milan Games. The world champions finished just one second behind reigning gold medalists Canada in an electrifying finish.
American cross-country skier Ben Ogden claimed Olympic silver in Italy, becoming the first U.S. man to medal in the sport since 1976. His stunning performance has teammates and coaches calling it the day that changed American cross-country skiing forever.
When Sweden's lead skier crashed and lost her ski in the Olympic cross-country final, her teammate turned disaster into triumph with an unforgettable comeback for silver. Sometimes the most inspiring victories come from refusing to give up when everything goes wrong.
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