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UK Funding Ocean Carbon Capture
The UK government has provided £3 million for SeaCURE, a pilot program testing an approach using seawater for the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Court Rules Against Oil Company
A Rhode Island court has ordered Chevron to share documents with prosecutors in a case brought by Rhode Island seeking damages from oil and gas companies including Chevron.
Chinese EV Sales up 58%
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD reports a 58% increase in sales during the first quarter of 2025 as compared with the first quarter of 2024.
Deal Reached on Maritime Emissions
The governments of 108 countries have agreed to a framework aimed at reducing shipping industry greenhouse gas emissions.
Turning Waste Into Energy Storage
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed an approach to make redox flow batteries using triphenylphosphine oxide, an industrial waste product.
Germany Embracing Offshore Wind Power
Germany’s Federal Maritime and Hydrographic Agency has approved Spanish company Iberdrola’s plans to construct a 315MW wind farm in the German Baltic Sea.
Underwater Turbines to Power 15,000 French Homes
Normandie Hydroliennes has secured funding from the EU’s Innovation Fund for the construction of four underwater turbines scheduled to begin operating by 2028.
Paris Votes for More Car-Free Zones
In a recent referendum, a majority of voters in Paris supported the creation of more car-free zones in that city.
China Achieves Five Minute EV Charge
Chinese manufacturer BYD has developed a new electric vehicle battery and charger that can fully charge an electric vehicle in five minutes.
Canada Succeeding with Fusion Energy
General Fusion, a Canadian company, has reached a milestone in its development of scalable and commercially viable fusion technology.
Green Hydrogen Produced Offshore for Onshore Use
A Japanese shipping company, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, has produced green hydrogen offshore on an underway yacht for use onshore.
Estonia Funds 244MW Solar Park
Estonia has secured funding for the construction of a solar park anticipated to begin operations in 2027 and provide electricity for over 80,000 Estonian households.
U.S. Supreme Court Declines Climate Change Case
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a case brought by Republican-led states against Democrat-led states that have sued fossil fuel companies for costs associated with the impacts of climate change.
Wales Funding Tidal Energy
The Welsh government has announced £8 million in support for the Morlais tidal scheme in Anglesey.
Step Taken Toward Electric Aircraft Development
ZeroAvia, an aircraft developer, has sold its first stand-alone electric propulsion system to Jetcruzer International.
Scientific Study to Aid in Discovery of Gold Hydrogen
The findings of a new scientific study could greatly facilitate the discovery of gold (natural) hydrogen.
Japanese Battery Promises to Double EV Range
Kyoto University and Toyota have developed a new solid-state battery cathode using fluoride and copper nitride.
Scientists Advance Carbon Removal Method
Scientists at Stanford University have developed a method to accelerate the removal of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere using common minerals.
India Reaches 100 Gigawatts of Solar Power
India has deployed solar power infrastructure now producing over 100 gigawatts, making India one of the world’s four largest producers of solar power.
Harmful Methane Converted to Helpful Hydrogen
Levidian, a U.K. company, has developed a process to convert methane into hydrogen and graphene.