Natural gas has become the fossil fuel of choice in the last decade as energy producers shift towards less environmentally-impactful fuels. The U.S. today produces […]
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Energy Month: Coal
Coal is primarily used to create electricity in the United States. For coal to create electricity, bituminous or subbituminous coal is burned, which turns water […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Wind Energy
Wind energy has been used for purposes of sailing and flying for hundreds of years. Wind energy can also be harnessed for electricity via wind […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Renewable Energy
Renewable energy sources have received significant amounts of investment in recent years as combating climate change becomes a higher priority. Sunlight, the movement of water, […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Fossil Fuels
The U.S. has a diverse and proven supply of several types of fossil fuels that can be used to power the national grid. Coal, natural […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Hydropower
Hydropower has been used for hundreds of years at small scales to power windmills on farms but has massive potential to provide commercial electricity for […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy has long been a technology that most associate with large, expensive reactors that cost billions to build. However, nuclear power can generate massive […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Petroleum
Petroleum has long been used to power vehicles, heat homes, and facilitate travel across the U.S. As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, oil […]
Read MoreEnergy Month: Solar Energy
Solar energy continues to be utilized by homeowners to decrease their energy bills in regions of the U.S. with lots of sunlight. The two main […]
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How Technology Improves Safety on the Roads
Since the first gas-powered automobile in 1886, cars have constantly advanced in efficiency, capability, and most importantly, safety. While the safety of the vehicles that […]
Read More5 Things I Learned Taking Amtrak Down the East Coast
The Northeast Corridor (NEC) is an electrified railroad line that is the busiest passenger rail in the United States. A ride on an Amtrak train […]
Read MoreNew Strides in Public Transit with Hudson Tunnel Project
With gas prices on the rise and the population growth rapidly increasing every year, major cities are having to prioritize innovations in public transportation. One […]
Read MoreSafe Digging Month Wraps, But Safe Digging Continues
April is recognized across the U.S. as National Safe Digging Month. As the April showers wind down and the May flowers sprout up, it is […]
Read MoreDomestic Uranium Supply Needed As Supply Chain Problems Persist
The current energy crisis has seen gasoline prices rise to all-time highs across the country. Around the world, many countries’ ability to meet their energy […]
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