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The National Electric Grid Is Ready for Retirement. What Do We Do?
Blackouts and brownouts could become part of everyday life by 2026 unless we modernize the aging national electric grid.
Algae Energy Can Succeed Where Other Renewable Generators Can’t
When people think of renewable energy, they mostly think of solar panels and wind turbines. Some others might consider hydropower or geothermal heat pumps. However, there is a sneaky yet mighty alternative out there that…
Advantages and Disadvantages of Biofuels: The Truth About “Clean” Fuel
Electric vehicles (EVs) get most of the attention in the green vehicle space, but they’re not the only option. Some research has instead focused on biofuels — which work in combustion engines like fossil fuels…
The Future of Mineral Rights in the Age of Renewable Energy
Mineral rights are vital in industrial and supply chain sectors, as they determine who owns and controls access to underground resources like oil, gas and minerals. These resources are the backbone of manufacturing, production and…
Recycling Lithium-Ion Batteries: A Guide to Sustainability
Lithium-ion battery recycling is crucial for environmental, social and economic sustainability. However, few governments and corporations have embraced it because it is time-consuming and expensive. Most alternatives have their own flaws. Why isn’t recycling lithium…
A Deep Dive into Critical Minerals: Sources, Uses and Future Trends
Not all materials and minerals are created equal, which is why organizations have created a designation known as critical minerals. These are the most important to society, as they shape industry, consumer behaviors and tech…
Addressing the Challenges of Solar Panel Recycling
Solar panel recycling isn’t easy. What must happen to change that?
Clean Energy Spotlight: How Do Wind Turbines Generate Electricity?
Throughout history, humans have relied on the wind to power critical processes like moving grain mills and pushing vessels across the seas. By the 19th century, scientists had developed the first turbines to convert this…
Renewable Energy in Europe: A Decade of Innovation and Sustainability
The last 10 years have seen a sharp increase in the adoption of renewable energy in Europe, driven by deliberate actions to reduce reliance on fossil fuel power generation. As a cornerstone of sustainable development,…
Highlighting and Addressing the Dangers of Electric Cars
Check out these dangers of electric cars and what potential or current owners should know.
Solid-State vs. Lithium-Ion Batteries: Which Is Best?
The electric vehicle (EV) space is in its early stages but carries substantial environmental and financial consequences. As such, it’s home to much debate and competing technologies. One of the most significant is the emerging…
Agrivoltaics Is the Key for a Sustainable Agricultural Revolution
A stereotype plagues farmers. They have antiquated technology, with giant tractors rusting in open fields. They may have harvesters and irrigation systems, but the world of smart technology and advanced machinery is out of the…