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Can utilities replace power lines with solar and batteries in remote areas? The rise of microgrids offers a promising solution for communities looking to reduce costs and carbon footprint. #climatechange #climatesolutions

Can utilities replace power lines with solar and batteries in remote areas?
Expanding the grid to reach far-flung customers can be a costly fire hazard. So utilities like PG&E are testing out microgrids using solar, batteries, and…

Anthropic plans to offer Claude to US lawmakers for $1 per year, following OpenAI; a source says Google is in talks to offer Gemini on similarly cheap terms (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/1a141c0c-f2b5-45de-a4d7-ed45eb37c0e1

If you're using #ForgeJo and are experiencing the error
`fatal: the remote end hung up unexpectedly` when doing "git push", the problem is the client buffer size for HTTP pushes. In my case I have just fixed it by doing the following:
`$ git config http.postBuffer 157286400`
I've found the solution here:

"Why the UK Advertising Industry Remains in Climate Denial"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #Climate #ClimateChange

Why the UK Advertising Industry Remains in Climate Denial
With the COP30 climate talks about to open in Brazil, advertising agencies are failing to reckon with their role in the climate crisis.

Study warns climate leadership falling short in New Zealand #NewZealand

Study warns climate leadership falling short in New Zealand
New Zealand leaders favor small, incremental changes in response to escalating climate impacts rather than the bold changes needed to make a real difference, according to research by University of Auckland academic Dr. Sasha Maher and Professor Brad Jackson (University of Waikato).

Water Demand Forecasting of District Metered Areas through Learned Consumer Representations
Adithya Ramachandran, Thorkil Flensmark B. Neergaard, Tom\'as Arias-Vergara, Andreas Maier, Siming Bayer
https://arxiv.org/abs/2509.07515

Water Demand Forecasting of District Metered Areas through Learned Consumer Representations
Advancements in smart metering technologies have significantly improved the ability to monitor and manage water utilities. In the context of increasing uncertainty due to climate change, securing water resources and supply has emerged as an urgent global issue with extensive socioeconomic ramifications. Hourly consumption data from end-users have yielded substantial insights for projecting demand across regions characterized by diverse consumption patterns. Nevertheless, the prediction of water…

UK filings: Revolut CEO and largest shareholder Nik Storonsky has shifted his residency from the UK to the UAE; Revolut is awaiting a full UK banking license (Financial Times)
https://www.ft.com/content/54348782-abc4-4345-a939-f8606103109e

Balochistan bans plastic bags to tackle waste issue, following Punjab's lead. Crucial step in reducing plastic waste and carbon emissions. Small actions make a big impact on the environment. #climatechange #climatesolutions

Officials issue sweeping ban that will have major impact on retail stores — here's what's happening
Balochistan, Pakistan's largest province, announced a plastic bag ban to tackle its waste problem.

Report shows climate change is fueling extreme wildfire seasons across the Earth #environment

Report shows climate change is fueling extreme wildfire seasons across the Earth
Climate change is driving extreme wildfire events worldwide, finds a new global report revealing a stark picture of increased fire events across multiple continents.