Scanning electron microscope images of the carbon capture titanium molecules before (left) and after (right) exposure to air. The molecules release oxygen gas upon capture of carbon dioxide, creating a spongelike substance that enables reactivity throughout the crystals, not just on the surface. Credit: May Nyman and Karlie Bach, OSU College of Science Oregon State University researchers have synthesized new molecules able to quickly capture significant amounts of carbon dioxide from the air, an important tactic in climate change mitigation. The study, which focused on titanium peroxides, builds on their earlier research into vanadium peroxides. The research is part of…
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The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously Thursday to grant a long-awaited permit to Summit Carbon Solutions, allowing the company to build a small portion of a planned 2,500 carbon capture pipeline network across the Midwest. The Minnesota segment would run 28 miles from an ethanol plant in Fergus Falls to the North Dakota border. It would consist of 4.5-inch diameter pipe sunk 54 inches underground. The company estimates construction could start as early as 2026, although it is still negotiating right-of-way agreements with seven landowners along the route. The pipeline would transport pressurized carbon dioxide from the ethanol plant…
Renewable energy will take the lead in the UK power mix for the first full year in 2024, according to an analysis by global energy think tank Ember. This means 2024 will be the first full year where UK low-carbon renewable sources like wind, solar, and hydropower generated more electricity than fossil fuels. This milestone marks a significant shift in the energy landscape, with wind generation likely to be the country’s largest power source, edging out gas. Elaborating further on the report, in 2024, wind, solar, and hydropower generated 37% of the UK’s electricity (103 TWh), compared to 35% (97…
Stellantis and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited (CATL) have announced an ambitious €4.1 billion joint venture to build an exceptional lithium iron phosphate (LFP) battery plant in Zaragoza, Spain. This facility will be setting a milestone for Europe’s EV ecosystem and will simultaneously support Stellantis’ Dare Forward 2030 strategy and CATL’s mission to advance global e-mobility. Let’s deep dive into their plans… Stellantis and CATL Join Forces for EV Affordability This JV is an extension of the non-binding memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Stellantis and CATL in November 2023. The document outlined a roadmap for integrating Stellantis’ advanced battery…
ASEAN’s (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) emerging carbon markets present a unique opportunity for addressing climate change while fostering economic development. Comprising 10 dynamic economies, the region’s natural resources and strategic position offer great potential to lead in global decarbonization efforts. Abatable’s new report, The Opportunity for Carbon Markets in ASEAN, launched in Jakarta, explores ASEAN’s carbon market landscape, its challenges, and the roadmap for harnessing its vast potential. The report highlights how ASEAN’s carbon markets could generate $3 trillion in cumulative revenue by 2050. This would come from reducing or removing emissions equivalent to 1.1 gigatonnes of CO2 annually,…
The expansion of data centers, driven by the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and data storage, is one of the largest contributors to increased electricity demand. To address this issue, Google has teamed up with Intersect Power, a clean energy developer, and TPG Rise Climate, a private equity firm, to launch a $20 billion partnership that promises to transform the way data centers are powered. This collaboration aims to co-locate renewable energy sources with Google’s data centers, ensuring that new facilities are powered by clean energy. The deal, which involves the development of massive energy parks, will integrate…
Nikola Corporation is making headlines with a $100 million common stock sale, a move aimed at stabilizing its finances and advancing hydrogen technology. This bold strategy underscores the company’s commitment to overcoming its challenges, including financial losses and a tarnished reputation from past controversies. Meanwhile, Alpine is exploring hydrogen’s potential in high-performance sports cars, showcasing its Alpenglow concept as a testament to hydrogen’s versatility. These stories illustrate how hydrogen transforms transportation, offering solutions that blend sustainability with performance across commercial and luxury sectors. Nikola: Powering the Hydrogen Trucking Era Nikola, a leader in hydrogen-electric trucking, is redefining commercial transport by…
LANSING, MI – Could corn and other crops grown in Michigan eventually find their way into the fuel tanks of passenger jets taking off from the state’s airports?Some Michigan lawmakers hope so.They’re pushing legislation that proponents say could cut planet-warming carbon emissions and pollution from flying while supporting farmers and a nascent American industry producing sustainable aviation fuel, industry jargon for jet fuel derived from sources other than petroleum.It can be fashioned from a variety of materials, including used cooking oil, manure, landfill waste and corn, before being blended with conventional fuel and pumped directly into airplanes.A proposed law introduced…
On October 6, the Oregon Energy Facility Siting Council (EFSC) granted final approval for the construction of the Sunstone Solar Project, the largest proposed solar-plus-storage facility in the United States. Owned by Pine Gate Renewables, it will combine a 1,200 MW solar photovoltaic system with a 1,200 MW/7,200 MWh battery storage component. This mega project will contribute significantly to Oregon’s renewable energy capacity, helping the state meet its clean energy goals. Ben Catt, Chief Executive Officer of Pine Gate Renewables said, “Oregon’s energy facility permitting process is one of the most rigorous in the entire country. The recent unanimous permit…
Scientists are rethinking a long-held belief that the liquid responsible for shaping Mars’ surface must have been water.For decades, evidence like massive outflow channels, ancient river valleys, deltas and lakebeds have suggested Mars had a watery past, as these formations resemble those shaped by water on Earth. These widespread features would seem to narrow the possibilities to liquid water — but there are cracks in this theory.Another possibility is liquid carbon dioxide. Under the dense atmosphere of early Mars, carbon dioxide could have liquefied and plausibly flowed across the Red Planet, carving its surface in ways similar to water. In…