The U.S. is a world-class leader in research, development, and innovation. Fixing the problems that unnecessarily inhibit the commercialization process will make it even stronger.
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Leading manufacturer unveils revolutionary packaging upgrade to wine and spirits products: ‘It’s a win-win’
"Bertrand Daru, Amcor's sustainability director, stated to Packaging Gateway: 'This strategic shift means that our customers benefit from the same premium caps and sparkling foils, but with a more sustainable profile that supports their own environmental targets,' signaling a trickle-down positive sustainability impact."
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Aramco, Rondo Energy Studying GW-Scale Thermal Storage, Hydrogen, Carbon Capture Deployment
"Rondo Heat Batteries store energy in long-proven brick materials that can be cost-effectively produced with Saudi Arabia’s mineral resources. The companies will assess the potential of establishing large-scale energy storage manufacturing in that country."
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Support domestic mining to advance a secure, responsible US mineral supply
"The United States has an opportunity to be copper independent via domestic production, and it is in the nation’s interest that the Biden administration advance projects that display the country’s unequivocal commitment to environmental and industrial leadership. There is no place better than in our backyard to show both can be responsibly achieved."
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Platform scales up tools to digitize recycling sector
"Founded in 2021 and in the trial stage since then, Matium recently commercialized its two key products: Network, which connects various stakeholders in the recycled plastics trading sector with a goal of simplifying buying and selling, and Core, an enterprise resource planning system that 'automates all of the back of house operations and management' for plastics recycling firms, the company stated in a recent announcement."
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Massive forest restoration project makes steadfast progress: ‘This will be the largest natural structure on the planet’
"So, how does it work? TREES supports smallholder farmers with training, seeds, tools, and grants to grow 'forest gardens' instead of tired old monocultures. Supporting biodiversity helps to protect the health of the soil. Groups of farmers get regular support from lead farmers to nurture plots with around 5,800 diverse trees on just one hectare (2.5 acres)."
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Oil and Gas Aims to Boost Productivity, Reduce Emissions
By embracing innovative technologies and practices, energy companies are proving that it's possible to provide the power the world needs while also reducing their carbon footprint.
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DTE Energy to build power storage center at former coal plant site
"The new facility will store excess electrical energy during production and distribute it to customers when needed. The project will reduce strain on the grid and regulate power generation in sync with fluctuating demand, the company said."
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Flooding set to cost U.S. hundreds of billions as risks mount
"Porter said the insurance industry is hurting in part because of inflation's impacts to construction costs. With climate change altering the frequency and severity of extreme precipitation that leads to flooding, inflation can make repairs more costly."
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Volvo Says Users Can Track Source of Battery Metals in Its EVs
"Commodities such as cobalt and nickel are regularly scrutinized for the ways they are mined. Most of the world’s cobalt is found in Congo, where an estimated 10% comes from 'artisanal' sources, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The artisanal sector, often described as barefoot miners, is made up of some of the world’s poorest workers, with reports of children being regularly used to mine battery metals."
