he European Commission is considering changes to EU energy laws as part of its next package of proposals to cut the regulatory burden for struggling industries, sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Brussels has launched a drive to remove layers of bureaucracy that European businesses say set them at a disadvantage against China and...
Low Energy Fridays: How the EPA’s Endangerment Finding Became Endangered
As discussed previously, the series of 31 deregulatory actions recently announced by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) contains enough content for a month’s worth of Low-Energy Fridays. But, today, we are focusing on one of the more high-profile actions announced: the elimination of the EPA’s so-called “endangerment finding.” The story began two decades ago during the George W....
Hydrogen: The Next Texas Energy Frontier
Texas is proud to be the energy capital of the world, producing nearly half of American crude oil and more wind and solar than any other state. Today, Texas is poised to dominate yet another new renewable energy source: hydrogen. This new energy frontier has the potential for billions of dollars in economic and environmental benefits for...
Green iron is a prize worth billions, winning is the trick
Decarbonising the steel industry is one of the massive challenges in meeting climate goals, but could end up being extremely profitable for companies and governments prepared to take the risks. The steel value chain accounts for 7% to 9% of global carbon emissions, the largest single industrial contributor and thus a prime target for the...
AI and Remote Sensing Combine for Early, Accurate Crop Mapping
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and remote sensing technologies are reshaping how global agriculture addresses food security challenges. A recent study introduces a Bayesian Probabilistic Updating Model (BPUM) that leverages historical data and real-time satellite imagery to enable early crop identification with high accuracy. This innovation signals a paradigm shift in how agricultural stakeholders can manage...
Hyundai, Trump announce $21 billion US investment, new steel plant
March 24 (Reuters) – South Korea’s Hyundai Motor Group announced a $21 billion investment in the United States with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday. The investment includes a new $5.8 billion Hyundai Steel plant in Louisiana that will produce over 2.7 million metric tons of steel annually, creating more than 1,400 jobs. The steel...
New nuclear fuel recycling, rare earth metals recovery method to boost US energy
Nuclear energy holds immense potential to meet growing energy demands, and researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory are working on a breakthrough technology that could revolutionize the recycling of nuclear fuel and other valuable materials. Their research focuses on a smaller, more localized approach to recovering uranium, transuranic elements, and...
Supreme Court weighs which courts can hear Clean Air Act disputes
The Supreme Court appears poised to keep at least some Clean Air Act disputes in federal courts outside of D.C. — preventing what at least one justice described as “home court advantage” for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The justices heard a pair of cases on Tuesday about whether certain Clean Air Act disputes should be heard...
S. Korea, U.S. agree to swiftly resolve sensitive country issue
South Korea and the United States have reportedly reached an understanding to remove South Korea from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)‘s “sensitive countries and other designated countries list” (SCL). Sources revealed on March 21 that South Korea, as a long-time ally, argued for its removal to ensure continued cooperation in nuclear energy and scientific...
DOE delays three Biden energy efficiency standards for appliances
“Under President Trump’s leadership, the Department of Energy is taking critical steps every day to help American families prosper,” DOE Secretary Chris Wright said in a statement. “By removing burdensome regulations put in place by the Biden administration, we are returning freedom of choice to the American people, ensuring consumers can choose the home appliances that work best for their lives...









