3 d. ago Clean energy giant Goldwind leads China's global sector push

China has rushed ahead in recent years as the world's forerunner in wind energy, propelled by explosive local demand as Beijing aggressively pursues strategic and environmental targets.

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5 d. ago With Trump in office, will China step up as as the world's leader?

President Trump's critics say his actions are creating a leadership vacuum around the world. But some political observers in China are skeptic about their country stepping into that void.

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5 d. ago Exploring the effect of sulfur composition on tin sulfide for improving solar cell performance

Solar cells convert sunlight into clean energy—but if the solar cells themselves are made of toxic materials, it almost defeats the purpose. That's where tin sulfide (SnS) comes in. SnS is an environmentally friendly, naturally abundant, and relatively inexpensive semiconductor material that is a promising candidate for use in solar cells and thermoelectric conversion devices.

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6 d. ago United States, Greece, Italy, Japan, China, Türkiye and More Lead Hilton’s Global Hotel Launches and Luxury Comebacks in Spring–Summer 2025

United States, Greece, Italy, Japan, China, Türkiye and More Lead Hilton’s Global Hotel Launches and Luxury Comebacks in Spring–Summer 2025  Travel And Tour World

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7 d. ago Clean air mandates exacerbating dearth in gas tax revenues used for roads, bridges, infrastructure: Expert

Energy policy expert Jason Isaac argues clean air mandates are exacerbating the significant drop in gas tax revenues that states are facing, which is draining funds they need to maintain roads, bridges and other critical infrastructure.

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7 d. ago Beijing's China Development Forum displays tensions with the U.S.

NPR's Steve Inskeep attends the China Development Forum in Beijing, an annual gathering of global business leaders where rising economic tensions with the U.S. are on display this year.

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7 d. ago China, United States Intelligence report on Chinese leaders' corruption double

China, United States Intelligence report on Chinese leaders' corruption double-edged sword for Trump  Intelligence Online

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8 d. ago Can the rush for clean energy overcome a legacy of pollution?

Can the rush for clean energy overcome a legacy of pollution?  The Seattle Times

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1 week ago SrZrSe chalcogenide perovskites with advanced metal sulfide hole transport layers achieve 27.8% efficiency

As the world increasingly prioritizes sustainable energy solutions, solar power stands out as a leading candidate for clean energy generation. However, traditional solar cells have encountered several challenges, particularly regarding efficiency and stability. But what if there was a better alternative? Imagine a solar cell that is affordable, more stable and highly efficient. Does it sound like science fiction? Not anymore. Meet SrZrSe3 chalcogenide perovskite, a rising star in the world of photovoltaics.

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1 week ago Innovative hydrogen production: Scientists eliminate tar in gasification

As the global demand for sustainable energy solutions continues to grow, Lithuanian researchers have taken a step forward by developing a technology that not only transforms waste into valuable hydrogen but also eliminates a long-standing issue in gasification—the presence of tar. This new method offers an efficient and eco-friendly way to produce high-purity hydrogen from various waste materials, representing a significant advancement in clean energy production.

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2 w. ago The Republicans Pushing Trump to Save Biden’s Clean Energy Tax Credits

Despite President Trump’s rollback of climate policy, some Republicans and business leaders say clean energy can help his “energy dominance” agenda.

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2 w. ago Top locations for ocean energy production worldwide revealed

As global electricity demand grows, traditional energy sources are under strain. Oceans, which cover more than 70% of Earth's surface, offer vast potential for clean energy from renewable resources such as ocean currents and waves.

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2 w. ago Growing solar: Optimizing agrivoltaic systems for crops and clean energy

Agrivoltaic systems, which combine solar power generation with agricultural practices, offer a promising solution to the growing demand for both renewable energy and food production. By integrating solar panels with crops, these systems not only address the land use conflict between agriculture and energy production, but they also provide important benefits such as reducing crop water stress and offering protection against extreme weather events.

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2 w. ago Lithium needed for the battery revolution could be harvested from saltwater lakes thanks to a new membrane

Demand for lithium is rising due to its use in batteries for mobile devices, cars and clean energy storage. Securing access to natural deposits of the mineral is now a matter of strategic importance, but lithium can be found elsewhere in nature.

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2 w. ago EPA terminates Biden admin's green grants worth $20B, Zeldin says

The EPA is terminating $20 billion in grants awarded by the Biden administration for climate and clean-energy projects, Administrator Lee Zeldin announced.

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2 w. ago Clean geothermal energy to heat and cool Chicago homes: 'An example for the entire country'

You can heat homes with gas, propane, oil or electricity. Or you can make use of the virtually endless supply of clean energy that lies right beneath your feet.

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3 w. ago Hydrogen sensor that could pave the way for safer, cleaner energy

Scientists have developed a hydrogen sensor that could accelerate the transition to clean hydrogen energy. As the world transitions away from fossil fuels, hydrogen is considered a key player to the transition to cleaner energy. However, the clear, odorless and highly flammable gas is hard to detect using human senses and poses a challenge for its safe deployment.

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3 w. ago Engineers take apart batteries from Tesla and China's leading EV manufacturer to see what's inside

Two main manufacturers dominate the EV (electric vehicle) market: Tesla, which is most popular in Europe and North America, and BYD, which leads the Chinese EV market. However, both manufacturers have released limited data about their batteries, so the mechanical structure and characteristics of these battery cells have remained mysterious. To compare the batteries used by each manufacturer and better understand how EV batteries function overall, a team of researchers took one of each apart.

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3 w. ago Moonwatt secures $8.3M to dial up solar’s staying power with sodium

The drive to decarbonize our economies through electrification and clean energy continues to generate momentum around battery technologies, as storage has a key role to play in enabling the green transition. While renewables are clean sources of energy compared to burning fossil fuels, their power output isn’t always consistent. In the case of solar — […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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Consolidate the foundation and build more bridges to secure new progress in China-U.S. relations from a new starting point -- Remarks by H.E. Ambassador Xie Feng at the 2025 Duke-UNC China Leadership Summit  中华人民共和国驻美利坚合众国大使馆

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