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Waves and water on a lake Michigan shoreline

Experimental bathtub: The remote lake island trying wave power to boost energy security

Researchers on Beaver Island, in Lake Michigan, are trying to find a more reliable form of power using local resources.

www.theguardian.com
Two yellow "rock trucks" parked at a mining cut, surrounded by disturbed earth and mining

Uranium mining grows as Trump seeks to feed a nuclear boom

The federal government recently approved a South Dakota uranium project that moved through the FAST-41 permitting process.
www.eenews.net
Grid-scale backup batteries juxtaposed against transmission lines

Beyond lithium: New battery tech starts to break through

As EV sales boom and grids seek more energy storage, researchers are racing to develop batteries that are cheaper, more powerful, and less reliant on hard-to-source materials. Lithium-ion still dominates, but sodium-ion and solid-state technologies are moving from lab to market.
e360.yale.edu
Solar panels juxtaposed against transmission lines and wind turbines

European countries top ‘scorecard’ on climate progress while US slips to 27th

Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are ranked as the top three in the biennial Yale University index.

www.theguardian.com
Demonstrator holding a sign reading "CHANGE THE POLITICS, NOT THE CLIMATE"

Bill Frist wants to take politics out of climate change

Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.
www.nytimes.com
A white egret flying over a wetlands area

Tracking 20 years of productivity in tidal wetlands

A new study suggests warming temperatures and increased solar radiation have boosted carbon fixation in tidal wetlands across the country.
eos.org
An illustration of a house with solar panels and an EV charging station

The overlooked wiring problem in the clean-energy transition

As more households add solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, researchers at Purdue found that running them all on DC power — not the AC current from the wall — could cut energy use and emissions.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org
A row of wind turbines in the ocean with dark storm clouds in the distance

As Trump buyouts shake offshore wind industry, states hope developers stay in the game

Donald Trump has shown the immense power of the executive branch to stymie offshore wind development, as nearly all projects are in waters where federal agencies operate as the landlord.

stateline.org
Two technicians working on electrical circuit design

Can India, Europe produce solar energy without China?

With China dominating every step of the solar energy production chain, governments in India and Europe are looking to reduce their overreliance on a single supplier.
www.dw.com
A person holding a tray with a hospital meal on it

Plant-based foods in healthcare sustainability policy

Plant-based diets can improve health outcomes while reducing food-system environmental impacts.

www.sciencedirect.com
View of a hospital waiting room

UC San Diego Health receives national awards for sustainability

UC San Diego Health was recognized for leadership in environmental sustainability, representing a commitment to supporting healthier patients, staff and communities.

health.ucsd.edu
A man in a white shirt looking at a wall of wine bottles

People are willing to pay more for climate-proof wine, study shows

New research weighs the costs and payoffs of three common adaptation strategies: Go, stay, or change.
grist.org
Two workers installing rooftop solar on a curved-tile roof

5 questions answered as solar tax credits phase out

Many utility-scale developers planned ahead, signaling the looming deadline may not be a massive disruption.
www.eenews.net
Rendering of planet earth depicting energy pathways against a setting or rising sun

German startups compete in global race for nuclear fusion

Companies around the world are competing to see who can build the first commercially viable nuclear fusion reactor. German startups are also in the race, supported by major corporations and private investors.
www.dw.com
Three young women huddling over a phone or tablet, bearing a handmade sign reading "LOVE CO2 IS IN THE AIR" with the word love crossed out.

Scrapped Air Products project could signal stiffer headwinds for CO2 storage

Analysts say political hostility and public distrust are likely to blame for the recent cancellation of the Air Products project in Louisiana.
lailluminator.com
An illustration of recyclable home goods such as bottles and a bag

How buying green can quietly erase its own efficiency gains

Researchers show how consumer eco-consciousness can trigger discounts on inefficient products, canceling the gains shoppers thought they'd locked in.
www.anthropocenemagazine.org
New manufactured home with red vinyl siding and windows

Vermont is boosting new homes that can cut energy use in half

A nation-leading program that encourages superefficient manufactured homes is underway in Vermont, and will produce significant energy savings for residents.

www.canarymedia.com
A Bangladeshi man standing in front of a group of motorcycle-powered rickshaws

Bangladesh unveils sweeping EV incentives to cut emissions and pollution

In an unprecedented move, Bangladesh has upended its previous policy of heavily taxing electric vehicles and promoting fossil fuel-powered transportation.

news.mongabay.com
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