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Giant clams could hold the key to more efficient solar power advancements
Researchers at Yale University are exploring how the natural adaptations of giant clams might lead to improvements in solar energy technology. These mollusks use photosynthesis to gain energy from symbiotic algae that live in their cells. It is an efficient process that the Yale team hopes to study and see whether that knowledge can translate… -
China’s BYD to build $1B plant in Turkey as increased EU tariffs kick in
As the European Union (EU) prepares to officially implement increased tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), Beijing-backed automaker BYD is making moves that may mitigate the impact of these new duty rates. BYD reportedly has plans to build a new $1 billion EV plant in Turkey, a candidate country for EU membership. The official announcement… -
Philippines pledge ‘same level of force’ if China attacks again
Tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea following a recent clash between the Philippines’ navy and China’s coast guard. During the incident, Chinese personnel, wielding machetes and spears, injured Filipino navy personnel and damaged two of their boats. The Philippines has vowed to fight back if the Chinese try anything like it again.… -
To save spotted owls from extinction US officials may kill thousands of barred owls
In an effort to rescue the threatened spotted owl from potential extinction, U.S. wildlife officials are proposing a new plan to enlist trained shooters into the dense forests of the West Coast to kill around 450,000 barred owls that are crowding spotted owls out of their habitats. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced its… -
The next generation of solar power could fit in the palm of your hand
New York-based innovation company WAVJA is attempting to reimagine solar energy technology with the creation of its Photon Energy Systems — tiny spheres that could transform how light is harnessed to generate electricity. Unlike traditional commercial solar panels, which are typically over six feet wide, these new devices are small enough to fit in the… -
J.D. Power study finds EVs experience more issues than traditional cars
J.D. Power’s 2024 U.S. Initial Quality Study has found electric vehicle drivers are experiencing higher levels of dissatisfaction with their cars. Feedback from nearly 100,000 consumers revealed that EVs are running into more issues on average than traditional gas-powered cars. The findings show that for every 100 gas-powered vehicles, there were an average of 180… -
China installs world’s largest single wind turbine in terms of power rating
China has taken another step towards its renewable energy goals with the unveiling of a new wind turbine capable of powering tens of thousands of homes by itself. This latest installment highlights China’s ongoing dominance in the renewable energy sector. China’s new wind turbine boasts an energy output approximately 36 times greater than the industry… -
Japan, Iceland issue new whaling permits to hunt endangered fin whale
The fin whale, the second largest animal on Earth, faces renewed threats from whaling, despite being listed as endangered for over half a century. Iceland and Japan, two of the three countries that still permit whaling, recently added this species to their approved whaling quotas. “The thing that’s really interesting to me is how the… -
What do EVs have to do with the price of pork in China? Actually, a lot.
Earlier in June, the European Union (EU) announced a tariff hike on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs), prompting Beijing to warn of potential retaliatory measures. Now, in what has been seen as part of that response, Chinese officials launched an investigation into the prices of pork imported from Europe. The investigation is a move that could… -
City looks to block crew from leaving US after Baltimore bridge collapse
Crew members of the Dali have been cleared to leave their ship as early as Thursday, June 20. The ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore and caused it to collapse in March. Now, attorneys are asking a federal judge to prevent eight crew members on the cargo ship from debarking and… -
Solar power is outpacing Big Oil in a shift that China may benefit the most from
For the first time, solar power is surpassing oil in terms of energy production capacity. According to Bloomberg, the seven largest solar companies now have the capability to generate more energy than the seven biggest oil companies, marking a shift which also suggests a potential change in control of the global energy sector, moving from… -
FAA probe launched into titanium used in some Boeing and Airbus jets
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened a probe into Boeing and Airbus, two of the largest commercial plane manufacturers, to determine how counterfeit titanium got into their supply chains. On Friday, June 14, The New York Times reported that Spirit Aerosystems, which provides fuselages to Boeing and wings to Airbus, used titanium with falsified documentation.… -
IEA says oil demand set to peak, OPEC sees continued growth for decades
The future of global oil demand is currently a subject of debate, with various experts and industry groups offering differing forecasts. Some analysts suggest that global demand for oil is just a few years away from declining, while others believe fossil fuel investments will continue for decades. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global…
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