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When Cyclone Freddy swept through southern Africa in 2023, the physical destruction and loss of life weren’t the only things communities endured. For many, the hardship persisted long after the storm had passed, while communities waited for help to arrive.
Science & Tech
As more companies turn to clean energy in an effort to combat climate change, the e-fuels industry is experiencing massive growth. Leading the charge is Infinium, an electrofuels provider at the forefront of alternative energy solutions and clean, low carbon fuels.
Science & Tech
The United States has delivered the final component critical to the completion of the world’s largest nuclear fusion device: the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER).
Science & Tech
As summer rolls around, increasing energy demand could strain the power grid in parts of the country. With concerns over outages rising, more families are purchasing portable generators. A new alternative technology from Base Power is making waves for its next-generation whole-home battery backup system.
Tech
The industrial sector accounts for more than one-third of global energy consumption, most of which goes toward the industrial heating required to manufacture the products and materials that line our store shelves and build our cities. Now, a California-based company has developed a solution that could allow the industrial sector to cut costs while powering industrial heating with clean energy.
World
Millions of people in the Global South still lack access to electricity or clean water, yet the world is demanding a rapid global shift away from fossil fuels.
Culture
Alaska may be rich in energy resources, but many communities across the state struggle to keep the lights on due to extreme weather conditions, high energy prices, and difficulty accessing fuel resources in remote areas. However, Alaska doesn’t just have abundant oil and natural gas—the state holds enormous, untapped potential for renewable energy development.
Tech
As wildfires grow in frequency and intensity across the United States, more Americans are becoming familiar with smoke-filled days.
Science & Tech
The building materials sector is highly energy-intensive, responsible for over one-third (37 percent) of global energy-related emissions. According to a 2023 report from the UN Environment Programme, the buildings and construction industry is the world’s largest emitter of CO2.
Tech
America’s solar capacity has been rising—in 2023, solar panels generated enough energy to power 22 million homes, eight times more than in 2014. While that is impressive, solar still only produces roughly 4 percent of our nation’s total electricity. However, a recent development in anti-reflective coatings could improve solar efficiency and increase that percentage.
