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Wind Turbines Don't Harm Health, Major Study Confirms
Health & Wellness2h ago

Wind Turbines Don't Harm Health, Major Study Confirms

Fears about wind turbines causing headaches, sleep problems, and other health issues have been debunked by the largest study of its kind. Researchers tracked over 120,000 households for more than a decade and found zero detectable health harms from living near wind energy installations.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Wind and Solar Set to Overtake Natural Gas by 2027
Planet Wins10h ago

Wind and Solar Set to Overtake Natural Gas by 2027

Renewable energy just hit a major milestone. Wind and solar power are on track to surpass natural gas as America's largest energy source within three years, marking a historic shift toward clean energy.

Electrek2 min read
Australian Farmers Back Wind Farm After Turbine Blade Fails
Acts of Kindness20h ago

Australian Farmers Back Wind Farm After Turbine Blade Fails

When a wind turbine blade crashed into their sheep pasture near Ballarat, Australia, farmers shocked critics by choosing to continue the renewable energy project. Their decision reveals a changing attitude toward clean power in one of the world's most coal-dependent nations.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
US Wind Power Expands 35x Despite White House Pushback
Planet Wins20h ago

US Wind Power Expands 35x Despite White House Pushback

Despite presidential opposition and billion-dollar buyouts, America is heading toward its largest wind energy expansion in history. Courts keep overturning wind restrictions while new offshore projects race to completion.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Burger King UK Powers 100+ Restaurants with Wind Energy
Solutions1d ago

Burger King UK Powers 100+ Restaurants with Wind Energy

Burger King UK just locked in a deal to run restaurants across Britain with clean electricity from a newly refurbished wind farm in Dorset. The move helps fast food go greener while supporting renewable energy growth.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
California Charges Ahead With 200GW Offshore Wind Plan
Planet Wins1d ago

California Charges Ahead With 200GW Offshore Wind Plan

California is pushing forward with plans to harness 200 gigawatts of offshore wind energy, enough to power millions of homes and create tens of thousands of jobs. Despite federal pushback, the state just approved $228 million in port upgrades to launch a floating wind industry that could reshape clean energy worldwide.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
US Renewables to Surpass Natural Gas by Early 2027
Planet Wins1d ago

US Renewables to Surpass Natural Gas by Early 2027

America's renewable energy capacity is set to overtake natural gas within a year, marking a historic turning point in the clean energy transition. Solar and wind installations are growing twice as fast as last year, despite political headwinds.

Electrek3 min read
US Clean Energy Now Powers 79 Million Homes
Solutions1d ago

US Clean Energy Now Powers 79 Million Homes

America's renewable energy revolution is accelerating faster than ever, with solar and wind power now generating enough electricity to power 79 million households. Even traditionally fossil fuel-dependent states like Mississippi are seeing massive jumps in clean energy production.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
US Wind Power Set to Grow 35x Despite Trump Opposition
Planet Wins2d ago

US Wind Power Set to Grow 35x Despite Trump Opposition

Despite presidential resistance, America is experiencing its biggest wind power expansion in history. Courts are overturning administration blockades while new offshore projects race to completion.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Australia Opens 5 GW Clean Energy Tender Worth Billions
Planet Wins2d ago

Australia Opens 5 GW Clean Energy Tender Worth Billions

Australia just launched a massive renewable energy opportunity that could power millions of homes with clean electricity. The government's newest tender invites developers to bid on 5,000 megawatts of solar and wind projects across the country.

PV Magazine2 min read
Renewables Beat Coal in Global Energy for First Time
Planet Wins2d ago

Renewables Beat Coal in Global Energy for First Time

For the first time in over a century, renewable energy sources generated more of the world's electricity than coal in 2025. Solar and wind power led the historic shift as clean energy costs continue to fall worldwide.

Google News - Clean Energy2 min read
Sweden Approves Tallest Wind Turbines in Nation's History
Planet Wins2d ago

Sweden Approves Tallest Wind Turbines in Nation's History

Sweden just greenlit nine massive wind turbines that will tower 290 meters high and power 45,000 homes with clean energy. Even better, each new turbine produces as much electricity as five older ones combined.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Sweden Approves New Wind Farm for Clean Energy Future
Planet Wins2d ago

Sweden Approves New Wind Farm for Clean Energy Future

Rabbalshede Kraft just secured government approval to build a new wind project in Sweden, adding more clean power to the nation's renewable energy grid. The approval marks another step forward in Sweden's commitment to carbon-free electricity.

Google News - Sweden Renewable2 min read
Greece Can Hit Wind Goals Without Harming Nature
Planet Wins3d ago

Greece Can Hit Wind Goals Without Harming Nature

New research proves Greece can exceed its 2050 wind energy targets by 30% while completely protecting its most precious ecosystems. The findings shatter the myth that renewable energy and wildlife conservation can't coexist.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
China Plans 8.4GW Clean Energy Project in Ethiopia
Planet Wins3d ago

China Plans 8.4GW Clean Energy Project in Ethiopia

A Chinese energy company is building one of Earth's largest renewable energy complexes in Ethiopia, combining nearly 1,000 wind turbines and millions of solar panels to power millions of homes. The $14 billion project could reshape how Africa generates electricity.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
UK Approves 3 Gigawatts of Wind Farms in Major Green Push
Planet Wins3d ago

UK Approves 3 Gigawatts of Wind Farms in Major Green Push

The United Kingdom just greenlit enough wind energy to power millions of homes, showing how clear policies can accelerate clean energy progress. While some countries navigate regulatory challenges, Britain is proving that streamlined approval processes work.

Google News - Wind Energy3 min read
Clean Energy Now Cheaper, More Reliable Than Fossil Fuels
Videos4d ago

Clean Energy Now Cheaper, More Reliable Than Fossil Fuels

New data shatters outdated myths about renewable energy costs and reliability. Solar is now 41% cheaper than fossil fuels, while wind is 53% less expensive, saving the world nearly half a trillion dollars in 2024 alone.

CleanTechnica3 min read
Clean Energy Now Cheaper, Cleaner Than Fossil Fuels
Videos4d ago

Clean Energy Now Cheaper, Cleaner Than Fossil Fuels

New research debunks the biggest myths about renewable energy, revealing that 91% of new solar and wind projects cost less than fossil fuels. The shift saved the world $467 billion in 2024 alone.

Google News - Clean Energy3 min read
Paint Job Makes Wind Turbines Safer for Birds
Innovation4d ago

Paint Job Makes Wind Turbines Safer for Birds

Scientists found that painting wind turbine blades with bold warning colors inspired by poisonous animals could dramatically reduce bird deaths. The simple fix could help clean energy expand without harming wildlife.

Google News - Wind Energy2 min read
Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power for First Time Ever
Planet Wins5d ago

Wind and Solar Beat Gas Power for First Time Ever

For the first time in recorded history, wind and solar power generated more electricity globally than gas-fired plants in a single month. This April milestone shows renewable energy is becoming the affordable choice when fossil fuels get expensive. ##

Google News - Solar Power Record2 min read

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