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Electric cargo ships crossing oceans could be just 3 years away. CATL's marine division has already supplied batteries for 900 vessels and is making big strides with sodium-ion tech.
Falling battery prices are finally making long-range electric shipping economically viable—a huge step toward zero-carbon ocean freight.

CATL Expects Oceanic Electric Ships in 3 Years - CleanTechnica
Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. News in batteries and electrification has been coming fast and furious lately. Recently, Su Yi, the head of CATL’s marine division, stated, “CATL’s marine business already covers inland rivers, lakes, and coastal waters, and is now advancing toward ocean-going applications.” ... [continued]

"Not all marine parks protect sharks. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t)"
#Oceans #Environment #Animals

Not all marine parks protect sharks. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t) | The Optimist Daily
Why more protection doesn’t always mean better protection: a sweeping study reveals why some marine parks safeguard shark populations while others fail.

Ah. Now there's the motion picture studio ligitiousness & just-desserts I know so well.
Warner vs Alcon. Y'all deserve each other.
✅ Matrix, Practical Magic, Ocean's Sequels: Warner Bros. Forced Into Deal
https://www.…

Warner Bros. Forced Into Shotgun Wedding for ‘Matrix,’ ‘Practical Magic’ and ‘Ocean’s 11’ Sequels
A bankruptcy court awarded Alcon the derivative rights to Village Roadshow's film library after Warners' higher bid was rebuffed. The studio is considering an appeal.

John Spytek on the Raiders’ head coaching search https://www.youtube.com/shorts/OSsmCkWex24

Not All Sub-Neptune #Exoplanets Have Magma Oceans: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.3847/2041-8213/ae0c07 -> New study revises our picture of the most common planets in the galaxy: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/new-study-revises-our-picture-most-common-planets-galaxy - some ‘mini-Neptunes’ likely have solid surfaces rather than molten interiors.

"Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years"
#Norway #Environment #Oceans

Norway postpones deep-sea mining activities for four years
Norway on Wednesday postponed the first licenses to permit deep-sea mining in its Arctic waters for four years, a delay environmentalists hope signals the "nail in the coffin" of the plans.

Breken met populisten: "Het werkt misschien rustgevend, de ogenschijnlijke beschaving die Jettenbal lijkt te brengen, maar het is wel zaak wakker te blijven. Liefst met de sleutelbos in de vuist en de keukenmessen uit het zicht. We weten niet waar dat demissionaire coalitietuig toe in staat is als ze merken dat het Nederland menens is om met hun populisme te breken." https://www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2025/12/04/breken-met-populisten-a4914451?gift_token=4914451~1765536039~8461zGC_TN2dSsAGxzbXqQ~DkswDlENxO8ZZr1uBC7Hr3NIviTp4ZU-q_trfKo__oQ

From Translink
Free transit for veterans on Remembrance Day
Holiday fares in effect for other customers on Tue, Nov 11
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