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11/29/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
More efficient vertical wind turbines could be the future of wind farms
When wind farms are mentioned, traditional propeller turbines usually come to mind. However, a new vertical turbine design is set to revolutionize wind energy production. Researchers found that the new vertical design boasts better efficiency than its traditional counterpart. They also discovered that the vertical turbines perform better by 15 percent when set in pairs. […]
11/09/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
In the middle of a global energy squeeze, more than 40 countries at COP26 summit agree to end coal power plants
More than 40 countries present at the 2021 COP26 climate summit in the U.K. have agreed to phase out coal-fired power. Large economies committed to doing so in the 2030s, while smaller ones committed to eschew coal in the 2040s. The U.K., which hosted the summit held at Glasgow in Scotland, made “consigning coal to history” […]
10/18/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Labor and energy shortages: The cracks in the economy are showing
The Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has had a negative impact on the U.S. at large. However, an impending economic collapse – with the economy showing signs of it – is threatening to make things worse. The recent shortages in manpower and energy reported in various parts of the world can attest to this. Southwest Airlines […]
10/14/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Indian official warns of rolling power cuts amid coal shortage
An official in the Indian union territory of Delhi has warned of a power crisis in the country’s capital spurred by coal shortages. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal issued the warning on Oct. 9 alongside a letter addressed to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The coal shortages have forced electric companies in neighboring areas to […]
09/29/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Water levels in Colorado River dams reach new lows, electricity generation may be halted
The water levels at both Lake Powell and Lake Mead have reached new lows as the drought season in the western U.S. intensifies. The reduced water levels at Lake Powell threaten the Glen Canyon Dam’s electricity generation, which can produce enough power for almost half a million American homes. In fact, the U.S. Bureau of […]
09/24/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Expert warns of “weaponized weather” being used against US power grids
A national security expert warns of countries using “weaponized weather” to cripple the U.S.’s electricity grids. Peter Pry says rogue nations could take advantage of extreme weather to conduct attacks without firing a single shot. He adds that people are less likely to consider extreme weather as an act of an enemy country than electromagnetic […]
09/02/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Scientists look to magnesium for better electric vehicle batteries
Lithium has been the backbone of electric vehicle (EV) batteries for some time now. But scientists are now looking to magnesium – touted to be a better replacement for lithium – to power the EVs of tomorrow. However, there are certain issues with using magnesium for EV batteries, so scientists are working to overcome these roadblocks. One […]
08/17/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Scientists discover a way to produce hydrogen using aluminum and water
Hydrogen has been eyed as a feasible replacement for fossil fuels in the fields of energy and transport. However, producing and transporting hydrogen is a complicated process. But a group of researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) discovered a way to produce hydrogen through the use of aluminum and water. Three MIT researchers […]
08/03/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Natural gas prices worldwide soar to record highs
Prices of natural gas in different parts of the world rose to their highest levels recently. The price spikes threatened to increase costs for households and businesses. The high prices also raised concerns that the fuel shortage will only worsen as time passes. The price of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the U.K. soared to […]
07/28/2021
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By Ramon Tomey
Bacteria can recover precious metals from old batteries for use in new ones
Many countries have shifted to promoting electric vehicles (EVs) as an alternative to fossil-fuel-powered vehicles. However, the production of batteries for these EVs requires the use of precious metals, the mining operations for which are thought to cause serious harm to the environment. In response to this, a scientist has put forward the use of bacteria to recover […]
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