Just over a month ago, the U.S. Department of Energy announced a $2 million investment in Lithium-ion battery recycling. You can find these batteries in […]
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21st Century Mining and the Renewable Energy Transition
Much of the developed world is undergoing an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable and technology-based natural energy sources. To date, 96 countries representing […]
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America’s Attitude Towards Nuclear Energy
Nuclear energy tends to get a bad rap in modern politics. Past accidents such as Chernobyl and Fukushima have scarred the minds of those who […]
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Water Batteries and the Renewable Energy Revolution
In 2013, wind and solar power combined to produce less than 5 percent of all U.S. utility-scale electricity. In 2022, that number was 13.6 percent. […]
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Carbon Capture to Reduce Emissions from Fossil Fuels
As climate and energy policy continues to evolve, the EPA recently released a new proposed rule for environmental standards regarding emissions from coal and natural […]
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South Carolina’s Energy Future
As temperatures rise and the summer power demand begins to take form, policy makers and industry leaders gathered in Columbia, South Carolina to discuss the […]
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What is Decarbonization?
In the United States, the conversation around decarbonization generally centers around the same handful of options. In large part, the policy approaches include tax, subsidy, […]
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Differences in Decarbonization
When it comes to decarbonizing the U.S. economy, one could be forgiven for thinking the answer is as simple as ramping up wind and solar. […]
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How Soon Can Hydrogen Help Decarbonize?
There seems to be agreement from all sides that hydrogen is the fuel of the future. It is combustible and energy rich, and because its […]
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A Longer View on Longer Trains: Part 1 Safety
Longer trains can be a blessing or a curse, depending on where you sit. Certainly when stuck at a blocked crossing, one can only see […]
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Decoding the Hydrogen Rainbow
Blue, Grey, Green – oh my! The road to the emerald city of the future seems to feature a number of alternative energy projects with […]
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Poll: 8 Billion People, What is the top infrastructure challenge?
This month, the population of the planet is believed to have surpassed 8 billion living people. This milestone serves as a reminder of the importance […]
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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 […]
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Energy 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 […]
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Texas Pipeline Accident Highlights Further Strains on Gas Supply
The current bout of inflation afflicting the U.S. is most notable for its impact on gasoline prices across the country. Consumers are paying nearly 50 […]
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