"First the masks are disinfected with ultrasound, then dipped in 'ink' made of graphene, which saturates the mask. Then the material is pressed under pressure and heated to 140 degrees Celsius (conventional supercapacitor batteries require very high temperatures for pyrolysis-carbonation, up to 1000–1300 degrees Celsius, while the new technology reduces energy consumption by a factor of 10). A separator (also made of mask material) with insulating properties is then placed between the two electrodes made of the new material."
Climate change: Key crops face major shifts as world warms
"Coffee is the most susceptible crop to high temperatures. In those countries accounting for the majority of the world's production of Arabica - the dominant coffee variety - suitability for growing the crop will decrease by around half by 2050 - a 'drastic' reduction, according to the report."
Researchers achieve milestone on path toward nuclear fusion energy
"U.S. government scientists said on Wednesday they have taken an important step in the long trek toward making nuclear fusion - the very process that powers stars - a viable energy source for humankind."
Vistra Adding More Storage to Moss Landing, World’s Largest BESS
"The additional storage will complement the existing 400-MW/1,600-MWh of storage already at Moss Landing. Vistra on Monday said it has entered into a 15-year resource adequacy agreement with Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) for the new capacity. Vistra in a Jan. 21 filing asked the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) to approve the contract."
Can Propane Play a Role in Decarbonization Efforts? One Industry Leader Thinks So
While we wait for warmer temperatures and grilling weather, it is important to realize the many other roles that propane can have in delivering a cleaner energy future.
6 electric aviation companies to keep on your radar
"Universal Hydrogen also landed a partnership with Connect Airlines in December to help it become the first zero-emission U.S.-based airline. The airline is purchasing 24 of Universal Hydrogen’s green hydrogen conversion kits to transition to an actual zero-emission operation. Universal Hydrogen has signed various other letters of intent with airline operators interested in purchasing its conversion kits."
Three former SpaceX engineers are designing self-powered electric freight train cars
"The company is just in the prototype stage and has no customers or revenue yet. With the new round of funding, Parallel Systems, which was running on $3.6 million in seed funding, will build a fleet of rail vehicles, execute advanced testing programs, and grow the team."
SEE IT: Pristine coral reef discovered near Tahiti
"As rising sea temperatures threaten the health of coral reefs, researchers have released photos of a recently discovered pristine reef near the coast of Tahiti in the Pacific Ocean. The recently released photographs of the November find highlight the otherworldly beauty lying 230 feet below the ocean's surface."
Meet Carbon Mapper: The NASA-backed Watchdog Group on the Lookout for Methane and CO2 Super-Emitters
This methane-tracking non-profit will help countries deliver on emissions reductions
Solar-Powered SOURCE Hydropanels Can Produce Up To 5 Liters Of Drinking Water Per Day
"After launching the water farm at Arizona State, SOURCE is looking forward to the new year. The company has a newer 'premium drinking water' product made with its hydropanels and packaged in reusable, recyclable bottles."









