Tag: Energy
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What is hydrogen, and can it really become a climate solution?
Hannes van der Watt, University of North Dakota Hydrogen, or H₂, is getting a lot of attention lately as governments in the U.S., Canada and Europe push to cut their greenhouse gas emissions. But what exactly is H₂, and is it really a clean power source? I specialize in researching and developing H₂ production techniques.…
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The EV transition isn’t just about cars – the broader goal should be access to clean mobility for everyone
Sita M. Syal, University of Michigan The race to decarbonize passenger cars and light-duty trucks in the U.S. is accelerating. Battery electric vehicles accounted for almost 6% of all new vehicle sales in 2022, up from close to 3% in 2021, and demand is outstripping supply, even as manufacturers roll out new models and designs.…
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New wind and solar are cheaper than the costs to operate all but one coal-fired power plant in the United States
New analysis shows that renewables beat existing coal plants 99 percent of the time, thanks to long-term trends and an assist from the Inflation Reduction Act. This article originally appeared on Inside Climate News, a nonprofit, independent news organization that covers climate, energy and the environment. It is republished with permission. Sign up for their…
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Investors make a massive bet on crypto mining in a tiny NE Washington town
California owners want to build one of the biggest operations in the country, but concerns about energy usage, noise and sustainability stand in the way By Zachariah Bryan / InvestigateWest Usk, Wa. — In the bowels of the old Ponderay Newsprint mill, the piercing sound of loud, whirring fans echo off the walls, as thousands of…