More from Jack Aylmer
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Walmart invests in solar, aims to power 2 million homes by 2035
Walmart has announced it is investing in 26 solar projects across the United States, with 20 directly benefiting local communities. The initiatives geared toward residential areas are set to provide energy to approximately 13,000 households and potentially save consumers more than $8 million annually, with three-quarters of those savings earmarked for low- and moderate-income homes.… -
A glimmering building in the desert is key to Turkey’s solar power future
A building adorned with glimmering panels serves an important purpose in the middle of Turkey’s only desert area. The structure is reportedly a hub for a massive solar farm spanning eight square miles and credited with preventing more than 1.7 million tons of carbon emissions from escaping into the Earth’s atmosphere. The structure known as… -
Copper crisis threatens the renewable energy transition
As the world pushes toward a greener future, the demand for copper, a crucial component in renewable energy infrastructure, has surged dramatically. This increase in demand, however, has raised concerns about a looming shortage of the metal, threatening to impede progress towards climate goals. Experts predict that the demand for copper will skyrocket over 75%… -
US Energy Dept. announces billions for projects to cut industrial emissions
The industrial sector in the United States is reportedly responsible for a fourth of the country’s emissions. Now, the Biden administration is spending the largest amount ever on industrial decarbonization projects to fight climate change. The Department of Energy announced it is putting $6 billion in federal funds toward efforts to eliminate up to 14… -
Answering the internet’s most burning questions about EVs
People ask Google about 8.5 billion questions every day, so Straight Arrow News is here to help the search engine out by taking a few of those searches off its hands. You might have seen autocomplete interviews like this before, but in this one, Energy Correspondent Jack Aylmer is going to break down some of… -
Biden administration reduces emission targets in a win for automakers
The Biden administration has unveiled final rules that aim to make it easier for automakers to continue selling gas-powered models and slow the transition to electric vehicles through 2030. The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 20. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a rule that weakens yearly emissions targets through 2030, compared to a… -
Not sold on fully electric vehicles? Some drivers are opting for a hybrid instead.
In 2023, the automotive industry reached a new milestone as electric vehicle (EV) sales hit record highs. However, through the start of 2024, hybrid vehicles are being purchased at a rate which surpasses that of their fully electric counterparts. While EVs experienced a 13% increase in sales growth at the beginning of 2024, hybrids have… -
The Microlino presents a tiny solution to the trend of ‘autobesity’
Since the 1980s, there has been a noticeable change in the automotive industry — cars are getting heavier. Dubbed “autobesity,” this phenomenon has seen the average weight of cars increase by over 1,000 pounds over that time. This trend has only been exacerbated by the rise of electric vehicles (EVs), which carry batteries that can… -
Despite green energy transition, US produced world record amounts of oil
Former President Donald Trump’s prediction of President Joe Biden’s intentions to “destroy the oil industry” during the 2020 presidential campaign has not materialized as expected. In fact, the United States has witnessed unprecedented levels of oil production, outputting more of it than any other nation has in human history. New data released by the Energy… -
Lawmakers fight to keep coal plants open amid rising US energy demand
Lawmakers in almost a dozen states have introduced legislation to prop up coal plants that are facing closures. With U.S. power demand surging to record heights in coming years due to increased usage of emerging electricity-reliant technologies, some officials believe the Biden administration’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough to meet the nation’s… -
Safety survey raises serious concerns over automated driving features
A recent report has raised concerns about the safety and effectiveness of automated driving features in vehicles. Conducted by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), the study examined 14 automated systems from various automakers, revealing significant shortcomings in their performance. “Some drivers may feel that partial automation makes long drives easier, but there is… -
Waste-to-energy tech burns trash for power, raises environmental concerns
With the planet generating more than 2 billion tons of trash every year, a significant portion of it ends up in landfills or open dumpsites that create environmentally harmful methane gas as they decompose. The emissions generated in this process are comparable to those of the coal mining industry, pollution from which at least is… -
Could AI and fusion be the answer to the EU’s debate over nuclear energy?
Members of the European Union are debating whether the future should involve renewable energy or nuclear energy. On Monday, March 4, France and 12 other nations signed a letter urging the EU to embrace nuclear energy while Germany championed the side of renewable energy, according to Reuters. However, while countries within the EU remain split…