Innovation and technological discoveries may soon lead to a lower-carbon shipping future.
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Nuclear Power May Soon Power Direct Air Capture
Marrying nuclear power with DAC will go a long way in advancing and deploying direct air capture technology across the United States.
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Biochar is a proven form of carbon removal. Can it scale up?
"Part of the challenge is that biochar doesn’t exactly fit into the standard American farming curriculum. It’s neither a fertilizer nor a pesticide, and it doesn’t supercharge crop production. 'It’s not something that’s likely to double yield,' said Milton McGiffen, a cooperative extension specialist and agricultural researcher at the University of California, Riverside. Still, McGiffen said, biochar’s benefits are clear, particularly when it’s added to soils that have a lot of sand or clay and struggle to hold on to water and nutrients."
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Successful Green Hydrogen Demonstration Project Is a Step Toward a Carbon-Free Future
"According to NYPA, this cutting-edge research provides critical insights into the potential for blending clean hydrogen and natural gas, which is one potential use among many for clean hydrogen. This data provides more information to support continued discussions about the future of clean hydrogen that will leverage New York’s commitment to achieving a zero-emissions electric grid and the area’s unique geographies and abundant renewable resources."
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A Futuristic Plan to Make Steel With Nuclear Fusion
"The Nucor fusion plant would be about 10 times the capacity of another facility Helion plans to build to provide fusion-generated electricity by 2028 for Microsoft. The Microsoft deal, believed to be the fusion industry’s first commercial agreement, was announced in May."
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In Defense of Green Growth
Before further buying into the degrowth narrative, policymakers and citizens should look to history, economics, and science. Green growth and economic freedom have alleviated poverty, accelerated innovation, and delivered meaningful climate progress.
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How Reflective Paint is Cooling Down Temperatures Across the U.S.
When it comes to thwarting climate change, scientists, innovators, and entrepreneurs are paving the way for a cooler world.
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Maritime industry explores nuclear power for ships as technology opens up
"A survey in May by the International Chamber of Shipping association said nuclear fuel was being viewed with more interest than in 2021, with some seeing nuclear-powered commercial ships being viable within the next decade."
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Shipping giant Maersk unveils world’s first vessel using green methanol
"The new container ship, ordered in 2021, has two engines: one moved by traditional fuels and another run with green methanol — an alternative component, which uses biomass or captured carbon and hydrogen from renewable power. Practically speaking, the new vessel emits 100 tons of carbon dioxide fewer per day compared to diesel-based ships."
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This carbon removal startup reduces emissions by burying sludgy organic waste
"Vaulted Deep’s approach involves collecting sludgy organic waste such as animal manure, inedible food and pulpy paper and injecting it deep into wells, which can be sequestered for thousands of years. That prevents it from decomposing and emitting the potent greenhouse gas methane, said Vaulted Deep CEO Julia Reichelstein. She touted other co-benefits, such as preventing chemicals associated with these waste streams from leaching into groundwater. The technology builds on patented geologic slurry injection methods used by the parent company."