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Clean energy tech needs lithium, fracking could meet almost half of US demand
A study has uncovered significant amounts of lithium in the wastewater produced from hydraulic fracturing, known as fracking, throughout Pennsylvania. This discovery could give the U.S. a sizable domestic supply of a critical mineral that is vital for producing renewable energy technology, which heavily relies on lithium for the production of batteries used in electric… -
Could a ‘bioship’ powered by wood waste be a key to a greener future?
A ship powered by a resource millions of years old may be one of the keys to a greener future, according to three Japanese companies and the British Renewable Energy Firm Drax Group. The companies are floating around the idea of a “bioship,” which would burn wood chips or pellets made from sawdust and logs,… -
China’s internal EV war heats up as officials at BYD, Huawei trade criticisms
A battle over electric vehicles (EVs) is unfolding in China, with officials at rival brands BYD and Huawei exchanging some verbal barbs. Huawei recently acknowledged the ultra-low prices of BYD’s EVs, insinuating that these low costs come at the expense of other features. “We are not good at competing with ultra-low prices,” Yu Chengdong, the… -
Tesla board chair says Musk could step back if $56B pay package isn’t approved
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s contentious $56 billion pay plan is up for a vote on June 13. With advocates both supporting and opposing the plan making their voices heard, it raises a crucial question: Is Musk’s leadership vital to Tesla’s future? Board Chair Robyn Denholm believes it is. “The ratification of the pay package is… -
As solar power takes up farmland, solar grazing pairs agriculture with renewables
In the coming years, millions of acres of U.S. farmland will be converted and used for solar power projects. However, a new industry is emerging that could combine this renewable energy production with agricultural use. The American Farmland Trust estimates that 83% of upcoming solar projects over the next few decades will be built on… -
Virginia governor announces state will exit California emissions standards
In a recent policy shift, Virginia is planning to abandon the California emissions standards on vehicles that it first adopted in 2021. Gov. Glenn Youngkin, R, announced the decision, stating that government mandates on the types of cars people can purchase are “fundamentally wrong.” “Virginians deserve the freedom to choose which vehicles best fit the… -
New ads highlight Biden’s clean energy wins, even as some face controversy
Environmental advocacy group Evergreen Action recently launched a series of political advertisements emphasizing the positive impacts of the Biden administration’s green agenda. The group spent $1 million on these ads, which focused on clean energy developments in Wisconsin and Michigan, even as some of these initiatives have faced controversy. One ad in Wisconsin highlighted solar… -
Boys discover adolescent T. rex bones; ‘Teen Rex’ set to star in documentary
Three young boys stumbled upon an amazing discovery in the North Dakota Badlands: an adolescent tyrannosaurus rex fossil. Now, the fossil will be studied, displayed and featured in an upcoming documentary at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science on June 21. The museum made the announcement on Tuesday, June 4, in a press release.… -
US funds study on deep sea mining for EVs, automakers split on their support
The U.S. government is exploring the potential of deep sea mining to provide rare earth elements crucial for future transportation technologies like electric vehicle batteries. Congress has approved funding to investigate the feasibility of extracting these minerals from the ocean floor. That could reduce America’s reliance on foreign suppliers like China, which currently dominates the… -
Poll: Many Americans still shying away from EVs despite presidential push
Electric vehicles (EVs) might be the transportation of the future — but not necessarily the near future. A newly released AP-NORC/EPIC poll shows many Americans still are not sold on the idea of going electric, even with the Biden administration offering incentives to ditch fossil fuel-reliant vehicles. About 4 in 10 U.S. adults say they… -
Scientists discover plastic-eating fungus in ocean environments
A newly discovered marine fungus offers a glimmer of hope in the battle against plastic waste, which exceeds 880 billion pounds annually, much of which ends up in oceans and threatens marine ecosystems. As plastic production is expected to triple by 2060, the race to discover organisms that can break down plastic becomes increasingly critical.… -
EV infrastructure startup bringing ultra-fast charging ‘trees’ to New York City
Electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure startup Gravity Inc. is set to expand its network of the nation’s fastest charging stations throughout New York City. This plan aims to address one of the major challenges in urban EV adoption: finding sufficient space for charging infrastructure. Gravity’s patent-pending solution comes in the form of what it calls charging… -
Planned solar farm threatens protected Joshua trees, other endangered species
Last year, California enacted its first law to protect a species threatened by climate change, placing Joshua trees under state safeguards. However, a planned solar farm in the Mojave Desert may lead to the destruction of thousands of these iconic trees, all in the name of combating the very issue that the previous legislation had…
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