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Clean energy jobs grew at more than double the rate of overall US employment
Renewable power has emerged as the fastest-growing segment of the U.S. energy industry. This comes according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Energy, which found that clean power jobs significantly outpaced other energy sector employment opportunities in 2023. “The data clearly show that clean energy means jobs – good jobs, union jobs,… -
Chinese video game flaunts commercial success amid censorship controversy
The first big-budget video game produced by a Chinese developer is being lauded as a success. But while sales are strong, so are accusations of censorship. “Black Myth: Wukong” is loosely inspired by the Chinese epic “Journey to the West.” Game Science developed the game with the backing of Chinese tech conglomerate Tencent. While the… -
Missouri now requiring proof of surgery to change gender on IDs
A quiet move just made it harder for Missouri residents to change their gender on their driver’s license. Previously, all residents had to do was fill out a gender designation change request form and get it approved by a physician, therapist or social worker — but that has changed. Under the new Department of Revenue… -
Dating apps are in trouble. Here are the connections people are searching for.
Dating apps are facing a point of reckoning. Bumble is the latest to lose its wings. Its share price dropped 29% after it slashed its revenue outlook for the rest of the year. The stock is down around 65% in the past year, while Match Group, which owns Tinder, Match.com, OkCupid, and others, is down about… -
Former oil executives aim to solve one of the biggest problems with renewables
A group of former oil executives from Shell are taking on one of the most pressing challenges in the renewable energy sector: finding cost-efficient ways to store surplus power from clean energy technology when demand on the grid is low. Renewable energy sources like solar and wind are cleaner alternatives to fossil fuels, but they… -
Stock market sell-off has one possible upside: Cheaper prices at the pump
Despite the Biden administration’s growing emphasis on electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy, demand for gasoline in the U.S. this summer remains high, according to recent reports. This trend surprised experts and could be contributing to a drop in prices at the pump. In May, U.S. gasoline demand surged to its highest level since 2019,… -
Driving from New York to LA using nothing but the power of the sun
A team of engineers from Michigan have set a new record for the fastest solar-powered journey across the United States. The group completed the 3,000-mile trek from New York to Los Angeles in just 13 days, 15 hours and 19 minutes, using only the power of the sun. The Cannonball Run, a decades-old cross-country challenge,… -
More women ‘self-managing’ abortions post-Dobbs decision: Study
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, access to abortion facilities has become more restricted in several states. That’s leading more women to self-manage abortions. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a “self-managed abortion involves any action that is taken to end a pregnancy outside of the formal healthcare system.”… -
Beer from the sun and other solar thermal projects get government funding
The Biden administration announced a new investment in solar thermal power projects. The Department of Energy (DOE) allocated $33 million to nine different initiatives aimed at harnessing solar energy more efficiently. “Under the Biden–Harris Administration, DOE continues to invest in the next-generation solar technologies we need to tackle the climate crisis and ensure American scientific… -
Biden against the clock to spend billions in clean energy funds before term ends
The Biden administration championed some of the largest spending bills in U.S. history, directing over a $1 trillion towards clean energy and infrastructure initiatives. However, fully using the allocated funds before the end of President Joe Biden’s term is likely going to become a nearly impossible task. The substantial financial backing comes from four key… -
Nearly half of all US adult cancer deaths could be prevented: Study
Every year 1.8 million new cases of cancer are diagnosed in the U.S. and roughly 600,000 people die from the disease, according to the American Cancer Society. Now, a new study shows nearly half of cancer-related deaths could be avoided. The American Cancer Society (ACS) looked at national data to figure out how many cancer cases… -
China is quickly catching up to the US in race for nuclear fusion energy
The pursuit of nuclear fusion, often hailed as the “Holy Grail of energy,” is intensifying as countries vie to achieve a breakthrough that could revolutionize electricity generation. Nuclear fusion promises nearly limitless energy with minimal fuel input and zero carbon emissions by harnessing the heat produced during this atomic process. The United States initially led… -
Germany has become increasingly reliant on Chinese renewable energy tech
Following the disruption of its natural gas supplies from Russia due to geopolitical tensions, Germany is increasingly relying on China to meet its power needs. This partnership has quickly made China one of the most important markets for keeping the German economy running. For years, Germany heavily depended on Russian natural gas imports to sustain…
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