Leben (Life aka misc) The Planet (on, and off)
Researchers Say the Worst Climate Future is Less Likely. But the Best One is Also Slipping Away
Modest gains in the fight to curb climate change have dialed back the most catastrophic of future heating. That’s the good news. But the same research also confirmed that there’s no chance to limit warming Read more…
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Tesla’s Electric Cybercab is Certified as the Most Efficient EV Ever
Tesla’s upcoming Cybercab has been certified at 165 Wh/mi, which makes it the most efficient electric vehicle ever produced — by a wide margin. The next most efficient EV on the market, the Lucid Air Read more…
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Wind and Solar Generated More Power Than Gas Globally in April
According to new analysis from independent energy think tank Ember, wind and solar produced 22% of the world’s electricity in April 2026, compared to 20% from gas. Together, the two renewable sources generated a record Read more…
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Thousands of Zillow Listings In Chicago Have Vanished
Thousands of Chicago-area Zillow and Trulia listings disappeared after Midwest Real Estate Data cut off Zillow’s access to its feed, in the latest escalation of a legal battle with Lisle-based Midwest Real Estate Data (MRED). Read more…
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Waymo Pauses Atlanta Service As Its Robotaxis Keep Driving Into Floods
Waymo has paused service in Atlanta after one of its driverless cars entered a flooded street and got stuck. It follows a similar pause in San Antonio that prompted a recent software recall (PDF) over Read more…