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World’s Largest Sodium-Ion Battery Now Operational, Capable of Powering 12,000 Homes

A groundbreaking sodium-ion battery project in China's Hubei province has been switched on, boasting an impressive capacity of 100,000 kWh. This immense energy storage system is capable of supplying electricity to 12,000 homes with a single charge.

The project represents the first phase of the Datang Hubei Sodium Ion New Energy Storage Power Station, which covers an expansive 30-acre site, equivalent to about 15 football fields.

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Why Have Governments Subsidized Fossil Fuels for Decades?

Even after decades of efforts to combat global warming, fossil fuels still provide over 80% of the world’s energy. You might assume this makes fossil fuel production highly profitable, but that isn’t always the case. The easiest-to-reach oil reserves have already been tapped, and many countries want to secure their domestic energy supplies. Additionally, energy price fluctuations and the rise of renewable energy sources like solar and wind have made it more challenging for fossil fuel companies to remain profitable, especially in sectors like coal.

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New EU Rules on Farm Emissions Now in Effect

On Sunday, July 4th, a revised set of rules from the European Union concerning industrial emissions took effect, significantly broadening the scope to include more livestock farms than previous regulations.

The updated directive, known as IED 2.0, targets "the most polluting pig and poultry farms," according to the European Commission. These farms contribute to roughly 30% of the EU's total ammonia emissions.

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