Ultimately, the future of nuclear fusion is bright, but only if we support the industry adequately. A clean, nuclear-powered future is entirely possible if we actively invest in R&D, remove burdensome red tape, and learn from past mistakes.
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The Promise of Carbon-Neutral Steel
Matthew Hutson writes in The New Yorker on new innovations in carbon-free steel. “Fortunately, we’ve since learned that there’s more than one way to purify iron. Instead of using carbon to remove the oxygen from ore, creating CO2, we can use hydrogen, creating H2O—that is, water. Many companies are working on this approach; this summer,...
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Gates Raises Over $1 Billion For Green Technologies As Part Of Climate Change Pledge
"In 2016, Gates launched the $1 billion Breakthrough Energy Ventures fund that now has the backing of more than 25 investors to develop affordable clean energy. The fund has supported a range of startups, including those that work to replace fossil fuels and make meat alternatives."
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‘What’s Next’ for Siemens Energy?
"'Half of the [Siemens Energy] portfolio is what we call decarbonized technologies,' Tim Holt, a member of Siemens Energy’s Executive Board, pointed out. Yet, he said, that isn’t good enough—the company wants to contribute even more to the world’s decarbonization journey—so it’s investing in the development of new technology. 'We are spending about €1.2 billion each year on R&D,' he said."
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Chevron vows big increase in low-carbon spending
"Chevron in March announced new targets for cutting emissions intensity — that is, per unit of output — and has been striking new deals and partnerships on alternative fuels and climate."
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AltaRock Energy Wants to Power the World Through Geothermal Energy
AltaRock’s ongoing research into millimeter-wave technology and discoveries like self-healing cement have the power to transform the energy industry’s future.
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New materials are changing the lifetime emissions of buildings
Richard Gurney writes in GreenBiz on how new materials are changing the lifetime emissions of buildings. “With construction material production accounting for an estimated 25 percent of the total lifetime emissions of buildings, decarbonizing this aspect of construction is a key building block of the industry’s support for global emissions targets. This area is undergoing rapid...
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal Accelerates Energy R&D, Conservation, and Regulatory Reform
The bill takes important steps forward on energy research, development and demonstration, environmental conservation and remediation and improving several regulatory processes.
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California-based Oberon Making Potential Breakthrough Fuel to Decarbonize Transportation
Oberon has only begun to produce the molecule on a large scale. Nonetheless, rDME shows promise as a multi-faceted molecule to curb carbon emissions in various ways.
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Atlantic Council Panel: Expect an “Energy Transition, Not an Energy Switch” to Net-Zero
Fossil fuel companies continue to play an essential role in our energy makeup and will play a central role in decarbonization moving forward. A market-based approach that allows for a diverse energy makeup is the correct way to move toward a net-zero future.
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