In defense of air-conditioning
I’ll admit that I’ve rarely hesitated to point an accusing finger at air-conditioning. I’ve outlined in many stories and newsletters
Read MoreI’ll admit that I’ve rarely hesitated to point an accusing finger at air-conditioning. I’ve outlined in many stories and newsletters
Read MoreChina is the dominant force in next-generation energy technologies today. It’s pouring hundreds of billions of dollars into putting renewable
Read MoreWe got two big pieces of energy news from Google this week. The company announced that it’s signed an agreement
Read MoreIn a sandy industrial lot outside Reno, Nevada, rows of battery packs that once propelled electric vehicles are now powering
Read MoreIt’s crunch time for the grid this week. As I’m writing this newsletter, it’s 100 °F (nearly 38 °C) here
Read MoreIt may sound bluntly obvious, but energy is power. Those who can produce it, especially lots of it, get to
Read MoreLithium-ion batteries have some emerging competition: Sodium-based alternatives are starting to make inroads. Sodium is more abundant on Earth than
Read MoreThe clean cement industry might be facing the end of the road, before it ever really got rolling. On Friday,
Read MoreThe Trump administration has terminated National Science Foundation grants for more than 100 research projects related to climate change amid
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