A study reveals that AI-driven productivity gains in the fossil fuel sector generate more planet-heating emissions than the climate benefits they provide to renewables, increasing annual net carbon pollution by 0.47-1.8 gigatonnes.
Airbus plans to test folding wings on its A321neo planes next year, aiming for longer, more energy-efficient designs that fit existing airports. Rival Boeing already uses folding wingtips on its 777X. Both companies are racing to finalize next-generation aircraft designs by 2030, while Rolls-Royce seeks UK government backing for its UltraFan engines.
A Kansas City homeowner tested the Anker Solix E10 whole home battery backup system to manage high electricity bills in an older, larger house. The system, costing $7,200, aims to offset aggressive time-of-use billing by storing cheaper off-peak electricity for use during peak hours, potentially paying for itself in five years.
