Tiny Satellites: Eyes in the Sky, Thousands of Them

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Turkey's Renewables Boom Has More Than Climate in Mind

Turkey is quietly becoming a renewables heavyweight. Rapid wind and solar deployment is helping the country meet rising electricity demand while reducing exposure to imported fossil fuels. Turkey ranked among the world’s top 10 markets for new wind and solar capacity in 2025, and ...  Show more

States Put Data Centers on Pause: Analyst Reaction

America’s data center boom is running into political resistance. Texas, New York and Pennsylvania are moving to slow or pause new projects amid concerns over electricity costs, infrastructure and local impacts. Texas alone accounts for around 20% of the US pipeline, meaning even ...  Show more

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