Battery Technology Energy Storage Solutions

Fungal Battery: A 3D-Printed, Biodegradable Energy Solution

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Fungal Battery
03
Feb

Scientists from the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology have created a groundbreaking, 3D-printed, fungal battery made from fungi and cellulose. This innovative device combines yeast, a type of white-rot fungus, and cellulose to form electrically conductive inks. These inks are 3D-printed into electrodes, creating a sustainable energy source that could replace traditional […]

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Enviromental News

Tackling Plastic Pollution. A Summary of 2024 COP29 Climate Talks

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Tackling Plastic Pollution.
27
Jan

The United Nations hosted talks in South Korea to tackle plastic pollution. The previous round of talks in Ottawa, Canada, ended without reaching an agreement on limiting plastic production. Instead, the discussions this time focused on the harmful chemicals in plastics and other measures to reduce plastic waste. Countries like Saudi Arabia and China, which […]

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Enviromental News

Virginia’s Groundbreaking Nuclear Fusion Project: A Clean Energy Solution

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Virginia’s Groundbreaking Nuclear Fusion Project
13
Jan

Virginia is set to make history by hosting the world’s first nuclear fusion power plant. Commonwealth Fusion Systems (CFS), based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, plans to build the facility on a 100-acre site located in Chesterfield County’s James River Industrial Park. The power plant will generate 400 megawatts of electricity, which is enough to power 150,000 […]

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Enviromental News, Uncategorized

Advancing Ocean Stewardship. 50 Years of BOEM Ecological Assessment

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Advancing Ocean Stewardship Through Science.
03
Dec

For the past 50 years, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management’s (BOEM) Environmental Studies Program (ESP) has been essential in advancing ocean stewardship. Established in 1973, BOEM has been a critical source of data for predicting, evaluating, and mitigating environmental impacts from offshore energy and marine mineral operations on human, marine, and coastal ecosystems. A Environmental […]

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Enviromental News

Forest Management and Climate Change: A New Approach

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Forest Management and Climate change Mature Trees
05
Nov

In the state of Washington, forest managers are trying a new method called “assisted migration” to help forests adapt to climate change. Through this approach, forest management involves planting trees from warmer and drier areas in order to make forests stronger and more resilient. Forest management and climate change are intricately linked. The Old Tree […]

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Safety & Health

Are Supercharged Hurricanes Helene and Milton a New Norm?

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Supercharged Hurricanes Helene's path of U.S. travel.
23
Oct

Climate scientists predict that supercharged hurricanes will become more common. The development of Hurricanes Helene and Milton support this observation. With higher velocity winds and increased volumes of atmospheric moisture, tropical storms are impacting significant areas of the country. The result is widespread destruction and death; sadly, in locations that historically were isolated from such […]

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Battery Technology Energy Storage Solutions, Enviromental News, Safety & Health

DOE Battery Projects – Securing Domestic Lithium Independence

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DOE Battery Projects
14
Oct

DOE battery projects involving development of domestic mining, mineral processing, and battery manufacturing is receiving federal government support. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) plans to distribute over $3 billion to fund more than two dozen battery-related projects across 14 states. Accordingly, this investment supports U.S. strategic independence of lithium battery production and includes battery […]

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Enviromental News, LED Property Lighting, Safety & Health

LUNA Program: Transforming Outdoor Lighting Efficiency and Distribution

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24
Sep

The DesignLights Consortium (DLC) has received recognition for its efforts to promote energy efficiency and reduce light pollution in the lighting industry through the Luna Program. Initially, the DLC focused on encouraging the use of LED lighting and expanding its market use. Over time, the mission expanded to include developing guidelines for improving light quality, […]

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Enviromental News, Recreation, Safety & Health

Campfire Management. Containment and Fire Control is of the Utmost Importance.

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Campfire management. Group staying warm around a controlled campfire.
13
Sep

Campfire management ensures your hot toasty campfire is an enjoyable experience, especially in the cooler months of spring and fall and for hearty campers, winter. Ensuring your campfire is safely contained and controlled is of utmost importance, especially in locations with dry conditions where a wind driven ember can ignite grass, brush, or forest surroundings. […]

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Enviromental News, Handheld LED Lighting, Safety & Health

Hurricane Ernesto – Prepare for an Active Storm Season

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Hurricane Ernesto leaves down powerlines
29
Aug

As Hurricane Ernesto churned towards Bermuda, it became clear that this year’s hurricane season is off to an unusually early and intense start. Ernesto’s development into a Category 2 storm arrived weeks ahead of schedule, signaling the potential for a particularly dangerous season. A Stormy Start to the Season In an average year, the third […]

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