18 h. ago Energy chief envisions US nuclear renaissance: restoring ‘pit’ production, localizing nuke power

Plutonium 'pits' and Small Modular Reactors are all part of Energy Secretary Chris Wright's early goals for his department.

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9 d. ago E.P.A. Investigations of Severe Pollution Look Increasingly at Risk

The agency will no longer shut down “any stage of energy production,” absent an imminent threat, a new memo says, and will curtail efforts to cut pollution in poorer areas.

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9 d. ago Parkinson’s cases could double globally by 2050, study reveals

By 2050, Parkinson’s disease cases could double, reaching over 25 million worldwide. A new study reveals that aging and population growth could be key drivers of the increase.

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9 d. ago At Block Island Wind Farm, researchers measure impact of wind reductions on energy production

Wind turbines are a key component of renewable energy infrastructure, converting wind energy into electricity to power homes and businesses.

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1 week ago Q&A: Trump’s Executive Order on US Domestic Mineral Production

Q&A: Trump’s Executive Order on US Domestic Mineral Production  Columbia | SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy

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1 week ago Australia in prime position to benefit from offshore industries

A new study led by Griffith University reveals great potential for co-locating offshore industries which can ease ocean congestion and foster sustainable economic growth.

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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 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 Electrification and carbon capture can make cement production more energy

Concrete is the world's most widely used building material—but the production of cement, its key component, generates significant carbon dioxide emissions. New research at Umeå University shows how electrification and carbon capture can make production both more energy-efficient and climate-smart.

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2 w. ago United States Energy Drink Market Forecast Report 2025: A $41.36 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Convenient Energy Solutions, Health

United States Energy Drink Market Forecast Report 2025: A $41.36 Billion Industry by 2033, Driven by Convenient Energy Solutions, Health-Conscious Consumers, Product Offerings and Marketing  Yahoo Finance

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3 w. ago Using microwave energy to cut carbon fiber production energy costs

A research team at the University of Limerick in Ireland has developed a new method of producing carbon fiber while drastically reducing its energy footprint.

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3 w. ago Trump promises to ramp up energy production, lower cost of eggs during joint address: 'Liquid gold'

During his joint address to Congress Tuesday night, President Donald Trump pledged to 'make America affordable again' by lowering energy costs

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3 w. ago Using batteries to produce hydrogen peroxide from air for industrial applications

Hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is widely used as a bleach, disinfectant, and oxidizing agent, among other things. However, industrial production of H2O2 is expensive and uses a lot of energy owing to the rare and precious metal catalysts used in its production.

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