CleanTech
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech Despite the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back climate regulations, many global companies are continuing to invest in clean technology and reduce their emissions. The world’s largest retailers, such as Walmart, are not scaling back their climate […]
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Electric zaps get rid of ice without heat or chemicals
Electric zaps get rid of ice without heat or chemicals Researchers at Virginia Tech have developed a new method for deicing called electrostatic defrosting (EDF), which uses electricity to remove ice without heat or chemicals. The approach exploits the natural polarization of frost and applies a high voltage to an opposing electrode to detach microscopic […]
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Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities
Federal energy office illustrates the perils of fluctuating budgets and priorities The Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE) within the Department of Energy faces challenges due to fluctuating budgets and priorities, which can lead to destabilization of agencies and cut off long-term projects. EERE’s funding levels have varied significantly over the years, with […]
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Google’s geothermal energy ambitions are growing
Google’s geothermal energy ambitions are growing Google has signed its first geothermal energy purchase agreement for Taiwan, marking a significant step towards reducing its planet-heating emissions and matching its electricity use with carbon-free energy purchases by 2030. The deal, inked with international geothermal developer Baseload Capital, will add 10 megawatts of carbon-free energy to Taiwan’s […]
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