15 h. ago Exposure to mining fossil fuel linked to ALS, new research finds

A major pollutant from fossil fuels has been linked to an increased risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), according to new research.

Politics

18 h. ago Making sustainable plastic from the carbon dioxide in the ocean

The ocean is Earth's largest carbon sink, absorbing about 25% of the CO released by human activities. However, this uptake contributes to ocean acidification and risks destabilizing marine ecosystems. Utilizing this carbon resource presents a sustainable alternative to fossil fuels to produce important chemicals and materials, such as plastics.

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37 h. ago Mass. immigration lawyer sues DHS, says agents took his phone without cause

“Public criticism of our government is protected speech under the First Amendment. We initiated this suit to protect not only Attorney Lattarulo’s constitutional rights, but also those of his clients." The post Mass. immigration lawyer sues DHS, says agents took his phone without cause appeared first on Boston.com.

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4 d. ago Cobalt exsolution technique boosts solid oxide fuel cell performance

Fuel cells are an efficient, clean alternative to traditional fossil-fuel-based energy systems. Solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs) are especially attractive due to their ability to use multiple fuels, high efficiency and reversibility. Cobalt (Co)-doped rare-earth layered perovskite oxides are attractive cathode materials for low- and medium-temperature SOFCs. They offer excellent electrochemical performance, owing to their high oxygen content and flexible control of oxygen transport.

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4 d. ago The disturbing connection between UN's green energy push and illegal immigration

President Donald Trump criticized UN energy policies that restrict fossil fuel access in poor countries, arguing this drives migration to wealthy nations.

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6 d. ago Resilient Economies Initiative Announces New RFP to Help US Fossil Fuel

Resilient Economies Initiative Announces New RFP to Help US Fossil Fuel-dependent Communities Transition  Columbia University

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1 week ago Professor fighting dismissal for calling Charlie Kirk a 'Nazi' handed legal win, fueling free speech debate

Educators fired or put on leave for controversial social media posts about Charlie Kirk's murder are filing lawsuits claiming their First Amendment rights were violated.

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1 week ago Goodbye petrostates, hello 'electrostates': How the clean energy shift is reshaping the world order

For more than a century, global geopolitics has revolved around oil and gas. Countries with big fossil fuel reserves, such as Saudi Arabia and Russia, have amassed significant wealth and foreign influence, helping shape the world order.

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1 week ago US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition

US is violating human rights laws by backing fossil fuels, say young activists in new petition  The Guardian

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1 week ago Hybrid flow cell system improves CO direct air capture technology

Over the past decades, energy engineers have introduced a wide range of systems and approaches aimed at mitigating climate change and preserving the environment on Earth. Given that global dependence on fossil fuels is likely to continue for the foreseeable future, many of these technologies focus on capturing carbon dioxide (CO2), one of the primary greenhouse gases contributing to climate change.

Technology

1 week ago Trump blasts open borders, endorses fossil fuels in UN speech

Trump blasts open borders, endorses fossil fuels in UN speech  USA Today

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2 w. ago Federal coal push could slow US emissions reduction progress

A recent federal policy shift toward the increased use of fossil fuels, including coal, and away from renewable sources of power, could have implications for recent declines in emissions in the U.S., particularly as Congress works to codify many of the new energy priorities of the Trump administration.

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2 w. ago The Gap Between Climate Targets and Fossil Fuel Production Is Wider Than Ever

The Gap Between Climate Targets and Fossil Fuel Production Is Wider Than Ever  Sierra Club

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2 w. ago Vistra CEO Burke poised for $340 million payout amid fossil fuel, nuclear revival

Vistra CEO Burke poised for $340 million payout amid fossil fuel, nuclear revival  Reuters

Economics

2 w. ago Leaders promised to cut climate pollution, then doubled down on fossil fuels

Ten years after countries promised to cut climate pollution in the Paris Agreement, countries plan to produce more than twice the amount of fossil fuels that would be consistent with that deal.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump admin pushes Chicago Public Schools to abolish 'Black Student Success Plan'

Chicago Public Schools faced a potential loss of $15 million in federal grants after the Trump administration deemed programs discriminatory under civil rights laws.

Politics

2 w. ago Schumer: Gov't Pushed ABC to Suspend Kimmel, Should Be Lawsuits Over That

On Wednesday’s broadcast of CNN’s “OutFront,” Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) argued that Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension was thanks to government pressure and “I’m sure there will be lawsuits about this and there ought to be, right away.” The post Schumer: Gov’t Pushed ABC to Suspend Kimmel, Should Be Lawsuits Over That appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 w. ago What rights do homeless people have in Washington? See laws, resources

What rights do homeless people have in Washington? See laws, resources  Tri-City Herald

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3 w. ago Climate action can feel slow—but the fastest energy leap in history has begun

It's increasingly common to hear from experts and the general public that the global shift away from fossil fuels is glacially slow, or even nonexistent.

Events

3 w. ago Scientists link hundreds of severe heat waves to fossil fuel producers' pollution

A new study finds dozens of heat waves would be "virtually impossible" without the activity of major fossil fuel producers, including oil companies.

Science