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Science & Tech
While the military adopted nuclear-powered maritime vessels decades ago, the technology is uncommon in the civilian maritime industry. Now, a company has set out to change that.
Science & Tech
On February 18th, the EPA signed an approval, granting the state of West Virginia Class VI Primacy– the authority to regulate the amount of carbon dioxide (CO2) injected into deep rock formations.
Conservation
The Senate Subcommittee on Conservation, Forestry, Natural Resources, and Biotechnology convened on Thursday for a hearing to discuss the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA) and explore solutions to the wildfire crisis.
Science & Tech
In a world increasingly driven by artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and high-performance chips, semiconductors have become the foundation of modern life. They power everything from smartphones and self-driving cars to the AI models transforming industries.
Conservation
Today, most farmers advocate for strengthening NRCS (Natural Resource Conservation Service) voluntary conservation programs, recognizing the importance of environmental stewardship.The good news is that strengthening these programs doesn’t have to come from monetary investments alone.
Science & Tech
In the world of energy entrepreneurship, MIT’s course 15.366, better known as MIT Climate & Energy Ventures, is making headlines as a major force in clean energy commercialization.
Around the Web
Changing climate doesn’t mean the same thing to everyone everywhere. To some, warming will mean that already hot places will become even more temperature-challenged. To others, it might actually create new opportunities for things like growing food and new crops.
Science & Tech
However, the United States can now boast of being the only country that has been able to couple nuclear power with desalination. Better yet, the nuclear reactor itself desalinates the water.
Agriculture
Some farmers and foresters are already using biochar as a soil amendment to improve the health of their land. But what exactly is biochar, and why does it matter?
Science & Tech
Battery production is a highly energy and water-intensive process. Lithium-ion batteries, which power everyday devices like smartphones, laptops, watches, and even electric vehicles, are sourced from critical materials like cobalt, graphite, and lithium.
