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Climate Solutions Week: Geothermal
Today, we explore whether geothermal energy is under consideration as a possible way for Michigan to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The short answer, our expert says, is: Yes … in a way.
Wizz Air’s Sewage-to-Fuel Deal Helps Blow Up Five Energy Myths
Wizz Air made headlines recently by signing a major deal to purchase sustainable aviation fuel derived from treated human poop. The optics are amusing, but the implications are profound. This isn’t a fringe experiment or a corporate PR stunt. It’s a signal that the aviation industry is moving toward a … [continued]
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Europe Should Buy Chinese Transformers Now Available Due To Trump’s Trade War
The global clean energy transition has been throttled by an unlikely villain: the humble transformer. This once-overlooked piece of grid infrastructure has become one of the most critical bottlenecks in the race to electrify everything. As wind and solar projects stack up, as data centers expand to meet AI-driven demand, … [continued]
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Another US City Bans Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers
Gas-powered leaf blowers are a real problem for the environment. They discharge toxic chemicals and planet-warming emissions into the air and disrupt natural habitats. If you have any skepticism, a 2023 report makes it clear: the impacts of gas-powered lawn and garden equipment generated more than 600,000 tons of carbon … [continued]
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Study Highlights Challenges To The Electrification Of Homes In The US
Electrification strategies for homes in the US need to take into account local factory such as weather and climate impacts.
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