The battle for wind farms: can ‘blockers’ defeat the government? | Science, climate and technology news

The battle for wind farms: can ‘blockers’ defeat the government? | Science, climate and technology news

“An ineffective form of renewable energy…carpet-bombing the countryside…irreversible damage.” These are loud, angry and organised campaigners against onshore wind in Wales. Dozens of new projects are set to break ground on the hills of Cymru as the government races to meet its clean energy targets. It says it is ready to take on “disruptors” to…

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Trump directs US government to release files on ‘alien and extraterrestrial life’. American news

Trump directs US government to release files on ‘alien and extraterrestrial life’. American news

Donald Trump has said he will direct the Pentagon and other US agencies to release “government files relating to alien and extraterrestrial life”. In a post on Truth Social, the US president claimed that his decision was “based on the tremendous interest shown” and described the case as “extremely interesting and important”. He wrote, “Based on…

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Grey’s Anatomy star dies

Grey’s Anatomy star dies

Actor Eric Dane, best known for his roles in the TV series Grey’s Anatomy and Euphoria, has died at the age of 53. His representatives said he died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. Dane announced his diagnosis last year, and before his death he had become an advocate for…

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