Hal Bernton of Inside Climate News reports on Alaska’s potential for underground hydrogen. Alaska geologist Mark Myers hopes that underground reserves of hydrogen could fuel a new state energy industry. His dreams were launched by a well drilled in the African country of Mali that yields enough hydrogen to fuel a village electric power plant. ...
What To Know About The Massive Lithium Discovery In Arkansas—And What It Means For EVs
Researchers have discovered a collection of lithium—a primary component in lithium-ion electric vehicle batteries—in Arkansas that, if recovered, could far exceed the projected world demand for lithium in car batteries in 2030. There might be 5.1 million to 19 million tons of lithium in the Smackover Formation brines in southern Arkansas, researchers at the United...
How High Prices are Spurring Farmers to Adopt Eco-Friendly Fertilizers
Alternatives to synthetic fertilizers have been around for a while, but the war in Ukraine has recently made these alternatives more lucrative. Ammonia prices have tripled since 2020, and many farmers are looking for cheaper – and greener – solutions. Here are three companies that are changing the game.
Climate Lockdowns Aren’t the Answer to Lowering Emissions
Preventing economic prosperity not only produces harmful negative externalities: it is also an extremely costly way to eliminate emissions.
Ron Estes Promotes Common Sense Solutions to Energy and the Economy
Common sense solutions like an “all of the above” approach and immediate expensing, which Congressman Estes has championed, can deliver energy relief. As Congress addresses these issues, expect Rep. Estes to be an active leader in advancing such reforms.
How to Breakdown the Pros and Cons of Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy, derived from an atom’s core, has been an ongoing debate for decades. The world is searching for better energy resources, and many consumers think nuclear energy is the best route to take. However, some are apprehensive as the list of pros and cons of nuclear energy grows. Breaking Down Nuclear Energy Pros and...
Can this Plastic-Eating Mold Help Solve the Plastic Pollution Challenge?
The backyard fungi can break down plastic in just 140 days.
John Bode Discusses the Future of Corn Products
The Corn Refiners Association is finding cheaper and more environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional plastic—through corn.
What China’s Ban on Rare Earths Processing Technology Exports Means
"The rollout of major export restrictions for graphite, gallium, germanium, rare earth extraction, and separation technologies in less than one year should be a powerful signal to U.S. policymakers that although they are late to the critical minerals game, there is a significant need to both build domestic capabilities and leverage international cooperation to facilitate rapid sourcing and developing of processing capacity."
How the Private Sector Can Protect American Wetlands
Through private sector intervention, our country could protect and restore wetlands.