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Coreshell Aims to Significantly Reduce the Cost of U.S. Made Batteries

Climatology, Earth Science /

The shift to electric vehicles is largely a story centered on China. Government subsidies there have not only fueled automakers but also strengthened the entire battery supply chain. Decades of industrial policies controlling critical mineral resources have given China a dominant position, leaving American and European automakers struggling to compete. Graphite is a prime example. […]

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Palmetto Enables Developers to Advance U.S. Electrification with AI-Driven Building Models

Climatology, Earth Science /

For homeowners considering solar panels, the key question is often “How many?” For heat pumps, it’s “What size?” Traditionally, answering these required an on-site visit from a contractor. Over the past decade, solar installers have streamlined this process, with some, like Tesla, eliminating it entirely through software that integrates various data sources to determine a

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Geothermal Energy Could Supply Power for Almost All New Data Centers by 2030

Climatology, Earth Science, Environmental Science /

As AI and cloud providers accelerate data center construction, a power shortage looms. However, a new report suggests that the solution could lie underground. According to an analysis by the Rhodium Group, advanced geothermal power could meet nearly two-thirds of new data center energy demand by 2030. This expansion would increase U.S. geothermal capacity from

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Our Next Energy’s Founder Returns as CEO After New Funding

Climatology, Earth Science /

Just over a year after stepping down as CEO of battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE), Mujeeb Ijaz has returned to lead the company. This announcement coincides with the closing of a new funding round led by Crescent Ventures and Trousdale Ventures. ONE has not disclosed the round’s size and did not respond to requests

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Largest Automated Port Set to Handle 65 Million Containers Annually

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Singapore’s ambitious project to develop the world’s largest automated port is progressing well. The Tuas mega port has already processed 10 million containers since its operations began in September 2022. By the 2040s, once its four-phase development is complete, the port will handle an impressive 65 million containers each year. Reaching the 10-million mark is

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Cambium is Developing an AI System Designed to Convert Waste Wood Into Functional Lumber

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Across cities and suburbs in America, a common scene unfolds: trees are cut down and shredded instead of being repurposed into lumber. For Ben Christensen, this waste never sat right. Growing up in New Mexico surrounded by towering pines—and with a family deeply rooted in the timber industry, including his carpenter father—he developed a strong

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Seismic Activity Under Alaskan Volcano May Indicate Imminent Eruption

Earth Science, Volcanology /

Small earthquakes beneath Alaska’s Mount Spurr suggest that the volcano may be nearing an eruption. Located about 3,370 meters (11,070 feet) above sea level, the mountain has experienced a surge in seismic activity recently, with thousands of minor earthquakes reported. Increased Chances of Eruption Matthew Haney, a volcano seismologist at the Alaska Volcano Observatory, informed

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Recycled Wind Turbine Blades Turned into Asphalt for New Roads

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Wind turbines provide an excellent source of clean energy, but disposing of them when they are decommissioned presents a major challenge. Researchers in China have discovered a practical method to recycle discarded turbine blades, using them to create durable roads. This technique could be particularly useful as the number of wind turbines grows and more

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Scented Products Cause indoor Air Pollution on Par With Car Exhaust

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Using scented products indoors alters the air chemistry, generating as much pollution as car exhaust does outside, according to a new study. Researchers warn that breathing in these tiny particles could have serious health consequences. Indoor Air Pollution from Common Household Items When you hear or think about “air pollution,” you likely associate it with

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Yellowstone’s Hot Springs May Reveal Clues About Earth’s Early Oxygen Use

Earth Science, Environmental Science /

Recent research from Montana State University suggests that microbial life in Yellowstone’s Lower Geyser Basin could provide insight into the evolution of how life adapted to use oxygen. The microorganisms living in the Octopus and Conch Springs thrive in kelp-like, gelatinous structures known as “streamers,” which move rapidly in the superheated waters around 88°C (190°F).

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