Emma Pitts writes in Deseret News about global access to clean water. “‘I think it’s too important for either of those to be allowed to own it. This is an issue that affects people of all politics and no politics, people who don’t even know what politics is,’ he said. ‘I think it’s a basic...
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This startup has a plan to clean up industry: electrified bricks
"Calectra is only just starting to put this concept to the test. With the pre-seed and grant funding in hand, Meskanen and Weger are working to grow their team by hiring a materials scientist and hardware engineers to help nail down the brick-material combinations and build a larger prototype of the system, in preparation for raising a round of seed funding."
Economic Freedom and Democracy to Restore Haiti
By embracing economic freedom and strengthening democratic institutions, the nation can chart a path toward a sustainable and prosperous future.
Electricity inflation is igniting
Paul Dabber writes in the Washington Examiner about the material inflation in U.S. power prices. The availability of power plants has been shrinking due to environmental regulations being placed on older, primarily coal plants. Not enough power plants are being built to cover for those shutdowns due to federal and local restrictions on new construction. And...
Environmentalists are suing us out of addressing climate change
Emily Domenech and Danielle Butcher Franz write in The Hill about environmentalist efforts to stall climate progress. “Those who advocate for emissions reductions must understand that these goals will not be met by simply opposing everything. Clean energy deployment and active forest management – both crucial climate solutions – will not fall out of the...
Startups Are Racing to Make Water Out of Thin Air
Todd Woody of Bloomberg reports on the race to turn air into clean water. “MOFs are made from mostly common elements such as carbon, nitrogen, hydrogen, copper and aluminum. But Taha says that some of the specialized molecules Atoco needs can be expensive due to their scarcity, and its scientists are working to synthesize them...
Multibillion-dollar conglomerate donates $100 million to help conserve North American prairies
"Ducks Unlimited started nearly 90 years ago to conserve, restore, and manage wetlands and other habitats for waterfowl. DU has been involved in a 27,000-acre donation that serves as a home to several endangered species in Florida and a project that partially restored a wetland in Minnesota."
AI helps lighten the load on the electric grid – without skimping on people’s energy use
"If demand outstrips the available generation, utilities typically ask customers to adjust their thermostats and otherwise reduce their loads. If that’s not sufficient, blackouts are possible. This is where Merlin comes in. By managing energy use in homes more intelligently, Merlin helps balance the energy supply, making electric grids more stable and reliable. Merlin manages the grid’s use of the home’s battery while maintaining the home’s normal consumption of energy."
This Paris Olympics pool has an unusual heat source: a data center
"In Paris, as across the world, data centers are a critical link providing the processing power for all manner of online experiences, from searching for an address in Google Maps and booking a hotel to supporting caregiving and record-management in hospitals. The IT infrastructure that carries out these processes inside data centers generates a lot of heat; in Paris, the output from the Equinix center is enough to heat about 1,000 homes."
Nissan’s heat-shield paint cools car temperatures by 22°F, cuts AC load
"While radiant cooling paint is commonly used in buildings, its thick texture and chalky finish make it unsuitable for vehicles. Nissan set out to overcome these constraints to develop a car-friendly version with a clear finish and sprayable application."









