Headline News:

• “China Has Plans For A Gigantic Solar Array In Space” • A report by Live Science says Chinese scientists have announced a plan to build an enormous solar power station in space that is 1 km (0.6 mi) wide and will beam continuous energy back to Earth as microwaves. It will be ten times as efficient as land-based array of solar panels. [CleanTechnica]

Space Launch (China National Space Agency image)

• “LA Fires Rewriting Record Books As Residents Brace For More Dangerous Winds” • Even as four wildfires burn on in Los Angeles County and people brace for a new round of dangerous winds, the blazes already hold records. Each of the two biggest fires, Palisades and Eaton, is one of the most destructive blazes in the history of California. [ABC News]
• “Volkswagen ID.7 Goes 941 Kilometers (585 Miles) On A Single Charge” • The Volkswagen ID.7 is an extremely capable, cool, and compelling car that deserves more attention than it gets. Now the company is pulling in a little bit more attention. A non-modified, standard VW ID.7 Pro S just drove 941 kilometers (585 miles) on a single charge. [CleanTechnica]
• “How LA Fires Impact Farmers And Agriculture Industry” • While raging flames, persistent smoke and damaging winds continue to plague residents in Los Angeles County, farmers across Southern California are also facing the possibility of devastating damage to their crops. One challenge for farmers is air quality; the other is economic. [ABC News]
• “Wright Wants To Increase Domestic Energy Production, Says ‘There Isn’t Dirty Energy And Clean Energy'” • Chris Wright, President-elect Donald Trump’s pick to be secretary of the DOE, set out his priorities, including restoring “energy dominance,” increasing technological innovation, and cutting regulatory red tape, during a lengthy hearing. [ABC News]

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