Blog Post

Renewable Vibes > Articles by: Renewable Vibes

MLK Jr. — The Type of Leader We Need

We’re in the midst of the worst political climate and political situation I’ve seen in my lifetime in the United States. I could go into all of those problems, but that would be counter to the actual point of this article. Yesterday was Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and I … [continued] The post MLK […]

Read More

EU Cannot Afford to Pause Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Charging Deployment

IRU, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) and T&E urge the European Commission to ensure continuity of EU funding for heavy-duty vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling infrastructure, warning that a break in support in 2026–2027 would risk slowing the deployment of zero-emission vehicles. In a joint letter addressed to European Commission President … [continued] The post EU […]

Read More

Rio Tinto Expands Solar Power Capacity at Kennecott

Rio Tinto has energized a new 25-megawatt solar plant at its Kennecott copper operations in Utah, showcasing a circular critical-minerals supply chain in which tellurium produced at the site is used to manufacture the panels now powering it. Together with the 5MW solar plant completed in 2023, Kennecott now has … [continued] The post Rio […]

Read More

Emergency Water for Wildlife

• This lake in Imperial Lakes Nature Park, near Broken Hill, NSW, is expected to be empty next month, in February, 2026 By Simon Molesworth, Landcare Broken Hill Inc. Heatwaves and drought are threatening the survival of wildlife at Broken Hill’s Imperial Lakes Nature Park. Water is disappearing fast as summer temperatures soar. Very soon, […]

Read More

Textiles: How Donating Clothes vs. Recycling Textiles Impacts Waste Streams

How often do you purchase new clothes? With the global garment industry producing around 100 billion new clothing items each year, options and fashion trends seem unlimited. It’s amazing how quickly designs hit the shelves. A report found that fashion manufacturers could design, manufacture, and have clothing items ready to sell in as little as […]

Read More