"Kugelmass aims to build 10,000 of these mini-reactors worldwide, which sounds fantastical for a nuclear industry newbie who has so far raised just $24 million in venture capital. It’s smart money, though: $21 million came in a round led by Austin, Texas-based Gigafund, whose managing partner, Luke Nosek, was the first VC investor to back Elon Musk’s SpaceX."
United’s $100M fund to invest in startups making sustainable jet fuel
"Passengers who book United flights within or from the United States will also be able to contribute to the new fund by adding $1, $3.50 or $7 to their final ticket price. The gesture is likely meant to soften the “flight shame” that travelers might be feeling, albeit without directly reducing the planet-warming emissions generated by a particular flight."
New Nuclear Energy Needs New Licensing Process
"Now is the time to set down the pencils, take a few steps back, and consider if the draft rule meets the needs of today and tomorrow. That is the decision before the Commissioners today. The world is transformed, and the NRC has a key role to play in enabling the transformation of clean energy delivery through the additional deployment of nuclear technologies. As Chairman Hanson wrote in his vote approving the beginning of the Part 53 rulemaking, 'speed should not take priority over a thoughtful rulemaking.' The status quo is not an option. Congress has made that clear, and bold Commission leadership is needed when considering the next steps of the Part 53 rulemaking."
Texas’s Plan to Avoid Deadly Blackouts Could Cost $18 Billion
"If implemented, the new plants — which would only be used in emergency situations — would be built in two phases over a decade given permitting and supply chain constraints, according to slides of a new study shared by the Lower Colorado River Authority. The potential cost risks derailing Republicans’ plans to overhaul a grid increasingly reliant on renewable energy with fossil fuel plants."
Underground Hydrogen Could Supercharge Green Energy. First, Scientists Have to Find It.
"Similar to drilling for oil and natural gas, companies pursuing underground hydrogen would have to lease drilling sites from landowners and obtain mineral rights, which vary by state. Unlike oil or natural gas, hydrogen doesn’t pollute waterways or the environment with toxic chemicals. However it can be dangerous and is flammable."
New Belgium Fat Tire Amber Ale is First Carbon Neutral Beer Nationally Distributed in US
Who knew having a beer could be so rewarding?
9 Ways To Invest In Alternative Energy
“If you’re looking to make big profits in the energy sector, renewable energy stocks are the best choice.”
Nuclear Power and the Clean Energy Transition: Scientific Forum Opens
“Nuclear power is a resilient source of energy, as demonstrated even during the pandemics, and already provides one-third of all low carbon electricity.”
California’s Failed Climate Change Policy
“This year’s record-breaking fire season demonstrates that the State needs to take a less doctrinaire and more pragmatic approach toward addressing climate change.”
Jeep reveals hybrid Wrangler, 1st US battery-powered vehicle
“Fiat Chrysler says Jeep will have electric options on each of its vehicles in the next few years.”
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