In a “soul-searching” exercise, Democrats have quickly learned just how much Americans care about the cost of living. Policymakers on both sides of the aisle should embrace innovations that lower costs for consumers and reduce unwanted environmental byproducts. One area to start is the plastics sector.
The big oil and gas (O&G) industry players are relatively new entrants into the renewable energy world but are making serious moves into areas such as solar. In fact, solar power systems have become an essential addition to many remote O&G operations, providing a useful clean energy source for critical infrastructure. Renewable power generation is...
A new field trial at Republic Services’ Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Sylmar, California, is putting microbes to work in a bid to curb methane emissions and control odors. Developed by Windfall Bio, this approach uses naturally occurring soil microorganisms — referred to as “mems” — that consume methane while also breaking down hydrogen sulfide and other odor-causing...
Wildfire activity across the U.S. has pushed the nation to Preparedness Level 4, with 37,878 fires already recorded as of July 15—nearly double last year’s count by the same date. Over 1 million acres are actively burning, and suppression resources are being stretched as weather, drought, and dry fuels create ideal conditions for ignition and...
A coalition backed by Google, Stripe, and Shopify will spend $1.7 million to buy carbon removal credits from three early stage firms on behalf of the tech giants to help scale up the nascent markets, an executive told Reuters. The world is expected to need to suck between five and 10 billion tons a year of...
Energy solutions provider Ameresco announced a partnership with Alaska’s Juneau Hydropower to develop, build, and operate a 19.8-MW hydropower station at Sweetheart Lake. The facility is located 33 miles south of downtown Juneau. The project also includes installation of a battery energy storage system (BESS) and more than 40 miles of high-voltage transmission infrastructure. Officials...
DHL Supply Chain has signed a long-term contract with Fortum Battery Recycling, a division of Nordic energy company Fortum, to manage logistics services that support the collection, transport, and recycling of EV batteries. The partnership marks a significant step forward for Europe’s circular economy, positioning both companies as key players in sustainable e-mobility infrastructure. Fortum Battery Recycling...
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, pumped storage hydropower makes up more than 90 percent of the nation’s utility-scale energy storage. Now, the Tennessee Valley Authority is considering expanding pumped storage hydropower capacity.
The rapid evolution and adoption of generative artificial intelligence (AI) have sparked numerous debates, ranging from the impact on employment to broader concerns about societal implications. One of the most contentious aspects is the intersection of AI and copyright law, with 39 copyright lawsuits underway against AI companies. The U.S. Copyright Office recently weighed in with a report focused...
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