The United States is sitting on a growing mineral supply hidden in plain sight: discarded electronics. Recovering lithium, cobalt, and rare earths from this waste, known as urban mining, could help strengthen the country’s domestic mineral supply, even though recycling these materials is not always as profitable as traditional mining under current market conditions.
Across the United States, a quiet revolution is changing the way we think about energy. It’s not happening in massive power stations or through billion-dollar infrastructure projects. Instead, it’s unfolding in ordinary neighborhoods on rooftops, in garages, and behind smart thermostats. Homes equipped with solar panels, electric vehicles, and connected appliances are linking together to form what experts call virtual power plants.
In the hills of West Virginia, where coal once powered the nation’s factories and furnaces, a quiet transformation is taking place. In the town of Weirton, once known for its steel mills, a new factory is rising. But instead of steel, it will produce something far less glamorous and important for America’s future: rust.
This is Ampd Energy’s Enertainer — a modular battery system that’s transforming how cities are powered.
Duke Energy, a major utility serving millions in the Southeast, is betting that small modular reactors (SMRs) can be an integral part of America’s future, providing baseload, clean power.
That is where battery swapping comes in. Instead of plugging in and waiting, drivers can stop at a station, have their empty battery taken out, and have a fully charged one installed, all within a few minutes.
Traditional irrigation methods, which often rely on flooding or inefficient sprinklers, can waste enormous amounts of water. Innovative technologies are playing a critical role in conserving water and reducing costs. Smart water management systems, powered by the Internet of Things (IoT), promise to make every drop count by giving farmers real-time data on soil moisture, crop needs, and water use.
A new model of agriculture: one where profitability and environmental health aren’t tradeoffs but twin outcomes of smart innovation.
Across rural communities in Africa, Asia, and Latin America, farming has traditionally been a difficult and uncertain livelihood. While working the land will always involve challenges, agricultural technology, or AgTech is creating a more stable and promising future. From smart irrigation systems and mobile soil sensors to equipment-sharing platforms and digital marketplaces, new tools are...
When Cyclone Freddy swept through southern Africa in 2023, the physical destruction and loss of life weren’t the only things communities endured. For many, the hardship persisted long after the storm had passed, while communities waited for help to arrive.
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