New England residents saved $130 million in energy costs during the 2026 June-July heatwave, all due to rooftop solar panels July 25, 2026 at 01:39AM

According to a new report from Acadia Center, during the heat wave that hit New England between June 28 and July 4, distributed solar projects contributed more than six gigawatts in electricity, saving ratepayers about $130-$149 million collectively.On July 2 alone, the report found that solar arrays saved $39 million to $54 million and solar contributed more power to the grid than the region's nuclear fleet that afternoon.

California woman who ran fake animal rescue left dogs to die in a hot car; freed by court without bail July 25, 2026 at 12:24AM

In 1937, a botanical garden in Tahiti planted an ornamental tree; today, a single tree can produce 8.9 million seeds and threaten Queensland’s World Heritage rainforests July 24, 2026 at 11:17PM

An ornamental tree planted in Tahiti in 1937 now poses a serious biosecurity threat. This invasive miconia species aggressively invades forests and smothers native vegetation. A single mature tree can produce millions of seeds, rapidly spreading across landscapes. Queensland's World Heritage rainforests face irreversible ecological damage from this plant. Early detection and eradication efforts are crucial to protect these precious ecosystems.