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Green Getaways: Eco-Conscious Accommodations in Chicago (ecofriend.com)

Understanding Air Barrier Testing: Importance and Necessity Explained (ecofriend.com)

Unlocking the Power of Root Growth Fertilizer with Metrop (ecofriend.com)

Here’s How Lawn Sprinkler Systems Make Watering Easier (ecofriend.com)

Anker SOLIX C800 Plus power station review - The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com)

Topdon V2200Plus jump pack and battery tester review - Not the hero we deserve, the hero we need - The Gadgeteer (the-gadgeteer.com)

This University in New York Is the First With a Full-Fledged Quantum Computer | PCMag

Don't Recycle It, Reuse It: 10 Clever Uses for Your Old Smartphone | PCMag

Get Your Messy Computer Desktop Organized Once and for All | Lifehacker

You Should Build an Herb Spiral for Your Garden | Lifehacker

A Beginner’s Guide to Backyard Astronomy | Lifehacker

How to Keep Squirrels Out of Potted Plants | Lifehacker

 

Part 2

First Volvo L25 Electric wheel loader delivered to Australia (electrek.co)

Illinois to spend $25.1 million on public EV charging infrastructure (electrek.co)

Monarch delivers first 70 hp electric tractor to City of Berkeley (electrek.co)

BLUETTI expands its Solar+ program to three more states (electrek.co)

Mystery of Where Gold and Platinum Come From Deepens After Gargantuan Cosmic Explosion (gizmodo.com)

The Best Places to See Fossils in the United States (gizmodo.com)

The Best Places to See Fossils in the United States (gizmodo.com)

Physicists Capture First-Ever Image of an Electron Crystal (gizmodo.com)

NASA Prepares to Test Next-Gen Solar Sail Technology | Extremetech

EPA Finalizes Limits on Certain PFAS In Public Water Supply | Extremetech

NASA Publishes Calendar of Future Eclipse Events | Extremetech

Gravitational Wave Detector Spots Unknown Object Merging with Neutron Star | Extremetech

 

Part 3

EVs are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the US | Electrek

A 605 MW PV plant in Germany is now Europe's largest solar farm | Electrek

Harbinger Motors says its EVs will beat diesel trucks in price by end of year | Electrek

Aptera's first solar EV production body arrives at its headquarters (electrek.co)

Best Solar Inverters of April 2024 - CNET

9 Natural Remedies for Soothing Anxiety Without Medication - CNET

How Much Water Do You Actually Need to Drink? Your Guide to Proper Hydration - CNET

If Your Washing Machine Has Mold, Do This ASAP - CNET

Remodel With These Materials to Make Your Home Easier to Clean | Lifehacker

Where and When to See the Next Solar Eclipse | Lifehacker

Try This Three-Step Method the Next Time You Take a Test | Lifehacker

The Best Ways to Identify Any Wildflower You See | Lifehacker

 

Part 4

CATL unveils Tesla Megapack competitor, claims zero degradation and more capacity | Electrek

The US just beat its goal to permit 25 GW of clean energy by 2025 | Electrek

North America just got a new recycled Li-ion battery materials plant | Electrek

This lamppost EV charger just went commercial in the US | Electrek

The Ancient Egyptians May Have Seen the Milky Way as a Celestial Deity (gizmodo.com)

This Might Be the Best Time of Day to Exercise (gizmodo.com)

Rare 'Glory' Effect Spotted on Chaotic Alien World That Rains Iron (gizmodo.com)

Scientists Discover How Bitter Taste Reception Actually Works (gizmodo.com)

NASA Decodes the Reason Behind Voyager 1's Garbled Transmissions | Extremetech

New Map of the Universe Challenges What We Know About Dark Energy | Extremetech

New Technique Allows Smartphones to Detect Heart Failure | Extremetech

New Study Reveals How the Moon 'Turned Itself Inside Out' | Extremetech

 

Part 5

Tesla releases more details on Powerwall 3, confirms cheaper stack coming | Electrek

Electric cars save us billions — even people who don't drive them (electrek.co)

Purdue, Cummins partner on in-road charging for electric trucks (electrek.co)

Avangrid just broke ground on its first solar farm in California | Electrek

8 Ways to Keep Seasonal Allergies From Ruining Your Sleep - CNET

10 Easy Ways to Protect Your Eye Health Each Day - CNET

White or Brown Noise: Which One Will Help You Sleep Soundly? - CNET

Brain Boosters: 12 Memory-Enhancing Foods for Your Cognitive Health - CNET

How to Create a Seed-starting Station at Home | Lifehacker

Move Over Eclipse, a New Celestial Wonder Is Set to Take Center Stage (gizmodo.com)

42 Arresting Photos of Wildlife in Action (gizmodo.com)

What Were Those Bright Red Dots Seen During the Eclipse? (gizmodo.com)

 

Part 6

Solar to displace natural gas in the daytime + in summer on the Texas grid (electrek.co)

EVgo expands Plug & Charge eligibility to over 50 EV models (electrek.co)

Ford unveils new 2024 Mustang Mach-E with more range, quicker acceleration, and faster charging | Electrek

Florida beach town becomes first to launch all electric bus fleet (electrek.co)

The Moon Likely Turned Itself Inside Out 4.2 Billion Years Ago (gizmodo.com)

NASA's DART Mission Accidentally Redirected Space Rocks at Mars | Extremetech

Stars Maintain Their Youthful Appearance Using the Remains of the Stars They Devour | Extremetech

New Window Film Blocks Heat-Producing UV Light Without Compromising the View | Extremetech

What Are Cold Plunge Tubs and How Do They Work? Here's Everything You Need to Know - CNET

Sunnova Solar Review: Set It and Forget It for 25 Years - CNET

Blue Raven Solar Review: A Strong Reputation for Solar Satisfaction - CNET

9 Ways to Save Money on Your Business Energy Bills - CNET

 

Part 7

3 of Oklahoma's first NEVI EV charging stations will be Tesla Superchargers (electrek.co)

Tesla can now deploy pre-fabricated Superchargers in a game-changing 4 days | Electrek

Watch the solar eclipse impact the US grid in real time | Electrek

Silent, 70-ton Scania semi gets to work on Swedish timber farm (electrek.co)

Photos: The Great North American Solar Eclipse (gizmodo.com)

Why Your Seasonal Allergies Seem Way Worse Right Now (gizmodo.com)

Archaeologists Discover a Hidden Ancient Henge in England (gizmodo.com)

Critically Endangered Javan Rhino Calf Spotted in the Wild (gizmodo.com)

Best Solar Panels for Your Home in 2024 - CNET

Best Vitamins and Supplements for Joint Health - CNET

10 Home Security Tips to Deter Burglars and Break-Ins - CNET

You're Probably Not Cleaning Your Phone Right. Here's What to Actually Do - CNET

 

Part 8

Tesla plans new world's largest Supercharger with an impressive 200 stalls | Electrek

Hyundai US boss calls out rivals as brand goes 'all in' on EVs (electrek.co)

Renault and Volvo team up on next generation electric vans (electrek.co)

Kia's affordable EV3 is coming soon... and it's getting a GT Line (electrek.co)

How to Start Healing Your Gut in 4 Easy Steps - CNET

What a Portable Power Station Taught Me About My Energy Use - CNET

The Telltale Signs You Might Have Insomnia, and What to Do About It - CNET

7 Stress-Relieving Tactics That Will Help You Reach Your Carefree Era - CNET

Top 8 Ways to Dispose of Your Old Mattress Correctly - CNET

Best Places to Sell Your Used Electronics for 2024 - CNET

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies on Long Island - CNET

Best Solar Companies in Kansas - CNET

 

Part 9

Solar in the South: Does it Make Sense for Homeowners? - CNET

Do Solar Panels Make Sense in the Midwest? What You Need to Know - CNET

Best Travel Coffee Mugs - CNET

Best Vitamins and Supplements for Eye Health - CNET

Best Solar Generators of 2024 - CNET

The Ocean Cleanup's System 03 Collects Plastic Pollution at Record Levels - Video - CNET

Best Solar Companies in Tennessee - CNET

Yes, Sleep Deprivation Might Be Slowing Your Metabolism. Here's What to Do About It - CNET

Should You Go Solar if You Live on the East Coast? What You Need to Know - CNET

Best Solar Panel Installation Companies in Iowa - CNET

Total Solar Eclipse 2024: The Best Photos We've Seen - CNET

Best Solar Companies in Louisiana - CNET