Nuclear fusion scores a big breakthrough
This reports on a recent tech breakthrough for FUSION power and summarizes the astonishing progress over the last 10 years.
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The six problems aviation must fix to hit net zero
Aviation is a sector very difficult to decarbonize. This article details why, and what solutions might be possible.
Meet the new cultured meats: alt-fat meets alt-protein
Raising animals for protein creates a LOT of GHGs. “Meatless burgers” from plant-based (or cultured-cell) alternatives exist. These new startups take the ideas further.
Maersk Moving From Bunker Oil to Carbon-free Fuel
Global GHG emissions from ocean shipping exceed those from ALL US coal plants! Maersk, the world’s largest carrier, just ordered 8 new, “clean” ships.
The Bill That Could Truly, Actually Bring Back U.S. Manufacturing
The new technologies we need will come from R&D and venture-capital funding to create prototypes and “proof of concept” demonstrations. This proposed federal program will support the next stage of financing.
Putting ‘Jackets’ On Buildings Can Help Fight Climate Change
There are two ways to cut GHGs from heating buildings: 1) Insulate, and 2) Convert all heating to electricity (and the electric grid to clean energy only). This is an insulation innovation.
Making clean hydrogen is hard; researchers solved a major hurdle
“Green hydrogen” does not generate greenhouse gas emissions. But creating it is expensive. This LAB RESULT (i.e., very early) looks promising.
Iron-air batteries: Huge green-energy breakthrough, or just a lot of hype?
To complement the “intermittency” of solar (zero at night) and wind (zero when calm), utilities need “grid level storage.” Lithium for batteries is rare and expensive; iron is plentiful. Is this promising?
July CCL Call: The Ray Crushes The Preso!
Cool 20-minute presentation showing demonstrations of solar-powered recharging stations for EVs alongside highways! And more! Definitely worth watching.
Are ‘Heat Pumps’ the Answer to Heat Waves? Some Cities Think So.
Electric heat pumps are a way to cool and heat homes at a much lower carbon cost than traditional air-conditioners and furnaces.
MGM to activate solar power array today
MGM Resorts International will flip on the switch Monday to a 100-megawatt solar array that will power 13 Strip properties and 36,000 hotel rooms.