RenewableEnergy
Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too
Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too Reversing policies supporting electric vehicles will hinder progress in reducing transportation emissions and US leadership in key technology. The elimination of incentives for electric vehicle production has led to a collapse in US investment, allowing China to dominate the […]
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Bluetti says it can reduce vanlife power installations to ‘30 minutes’
Bluetti says it can reduce vanlife power installations to ‘30 minutes’ Bluetti has announced its RVSolar System, a fully integrated power solution for vanlifers, off-grid cabins, and boats that can be installed in just “30 minutes”. The system offers 5,000W of max AC output or 1,360W DC, making it suitable for powering various appliances such […]
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Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts
Where America’s CO emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts The US emitted 5,053 million metric tons of CO2 into the atmosphere in 2022, with fossil fuel combustion being the largest source of emissions (93% of total emissions). Transportation accounts for 35% of CO2 emissions, followed by electricity generation (30%), and […]
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Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block
Inside the search for sustainable aviation fuels, which are on the federal chopping block Reduced funding for sustainable aviation fuels: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed in July 2025 significantly reduces federal funding for efforts to create renewable or sustainable types of fuel that can power aircraft over long distances. Sustainable aviation fuels: These […]
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US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China
US government may be abandoning the global climate fight, but new leaders are filling the void – including China Despite the US government’s withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement for the second time, new leaders are stepping up to fill the leadership vacuum, including China and other countries. China has been a key player in […]
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How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive
How wind and solar power helps keep America’s farms alive Wind power is a significant economic driver in rural America, generating over $3.5 billion annually in combined lease payments and state and local taxes. The Trump administration’s cuts to federal support for renewable energy threaten the livelihoods of farmers who rely on wind turbines for […]
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Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond
Great Lakes offshore wind could power the region and beyond The Great Lakes have significant offshore wind power potential, which could provide three times as much electricity as all eight Great Lakes states currently use. The federal government’s recent executive order has halted new offshore projects in the ocean, but states can still explore and […]
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Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains
Why recycling solar panels is harder than you might think − an electrical engineer explains Recycling solar panels is harder than it seems due to their complex design and materials, making it difficult to break them down and recover valuable components. The cost of recycling a solar panel can be three to four times higher […]
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Living building material sucks CO2 out of the air
Living building material sucks CO2 out of the air Researchers have developed a living material that actively extracts carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using photosynthetic bacteria. The material, which can be shaped using 3D printing, requires sunlight and artificial seawater to grow and absorbs more CO2 than it binds through organic growth. The material stores […]
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Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis
Why energy markets fluctuate during an international crisis Energy markets can be significantly disrupted during international crises, such as wars, political instability, pandemics, and economic sanctions. The fluctuations in energy markets are often driven by imbalances between supply and demand, with disruptions to infrastructure, logistics, and transportation contributing to price volatility. Speculation and investor behavior […]
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