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In the first four months of the year, 25.5% of the electricity in the United States came from renewable sources. During the same period in 2020, that figure was 22%. The U.S. provides more electricity from coal than from nuclear. During the first four months of 2020, natural gas provided 39.6% of the U.S. electricity.
fusion power could be coming down the road. Private fusion power startup investment backing is up 139% year over year for a total of $4.8 billion according to a new report. Private investment into fusion energy is more than government funding for development, as eight new fusion power startup kicked off over the past year. Private investors may be interested in fusion power plants, a development that would help accelerate the move away from energy sources that cause pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
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$400 billion ends up in dumpsters every year and companies can treat it as tax deductible. Here, you can read more.
New research shows that air pollution can be caused by smoke from large fires.
The company says the whole process is carbon negative because of the use of geothermal energy to grow the algae.
The growing season of plants is affected by light pollution in urban areas which can delay their ability to protect themselves from frost.
Amcor is partnering with the Minderoo Foundation to build new plastic recycling plans around the world.
Natural gas producer CNX has signed a fifteen-year agreement with Newlight Technologies to capture waste methane that normally would be released into the atmosphere and instead use it to make plastic for a variety of applications.
San Francisco-based artificial intelligence company Aquabyte has raised $25 million in a Series B round. The financing is used to expand the company's product offering, an artificial intelligence system used for fish farmers to manage the health of their fish
11 years after the Earth's population hit 7 billion, the UN predicts that the global population will hit 8 billion.
Is it possible that re-engineering aluminum could help fill the demand for copper? There is a wire.
Efforts to get hot, dry rock to produce energy have failed. New techniques could be used to solve the problem.
NASA is sending an instrument to the International Space Station.
Laura Kelly is the governor of Kansas.
Kansas City Area Development CouncilWith battery-powered models accounting for 5% of new U.S. vehicle sales, the electric vehicle revolution is moving into high gear. Billions of dollars are being poured into new production capacity in order to meet the demand. The EV party is coming to the prairies of Kansas with plans for a huge battery plant by Panasonic Energy. A total of 8000 new jobs will be created when the factory is finished.
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Electric car batteries are made from expensive metals and materials that are not mined in the most eco-friendly way. It's important to recycle and reuse the materials in the batteries to make sure the EV movement is sustainable. Volkswagen and its luxuryAudi unit have joined the ranks of the fast-growing battery recovery company. The brands joined Toyota, Ford and Volvo Cars in signing on to work with the company. Here, you can read more.
As Diesel Giant Seeks Cleantech Overhaul, Cummins PromotesJennifer Rumsey to CEO.
Toyota Reaches Tax Credit Phaseout and GM Refunds Bolt Prices to Current Owners.
The prices of fuel and EV went in opposite directions.
The Pilot Company is working with GM to build a fast charging network.
The makers of electric vehicles are gaining ground on the company.
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