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Constellation and Amazon Secure 20-Year Deal for New 190 MW Nuclear Power at Calvert Cliffs
Energy & Climate

Constellation and Amazon Secure 20-Year Deal for New 190 MW Nuclear Power at Calvert Cliffs

Constellation and Amazon inked a two-decade power purchase agreement to add 190 megawatts of nuclear capacity from Calvert Cliffs, supporting Amazon’s clean energy goals.

GM Advances Production of Lithium-Manganese-Rich EV Batteries to Boost Performance and Cut Costs
Energy & Climate

GM Advances Production of Lithium-Manganese-Rich EV Batteries to Boost Performance and Cut Costs

General Motors plans to mass-produce lithium-manganese-rich batteries for electric vehicles, promising enhanced efficiency and affordability despite shifting federal energy policies.

Connecticut’s Push for Expanded Nuclear Energy Raises Environmental Concerns
Energy & Climate

Connecticut’s Push for Expanded Nuclear Energy Raises Environmental Concerns

Connecticut’s bold plan to increase nuclear power capacity faces criticism over environmental risks and sustainability amid water scarcity challenges.

U.S. Utilities Tighten Rules to Curb Speculative Data Center Projects Amid AI Boom
Energy & Climate

U.S. Utilities Tighten Rules to Curb Speculative Data Center Projects Amid AI Boom

Major U.S. utilities have increased interconnection requirements and fees to limit speculative data center developments pushing power demands amid the AI-driven infrastructure surge.

Virginia’s Return to RGGI Drives Carbon Allowance Costs Higher for Utilities
Energy & Climate

Virginia’s Return to RGGI Drives Carbon Allowance Costs Higher for Utilities

Virginia’s reentry into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative has led to a notable increase in carbon allowance prices, prompting utilities to propose new monthly charges.

Limestone Application on Farms in Mississippi River Basin Enhances Soil Carbon Storage
Energy & Climate

Limestone Application on Farms in Mississippi River Basin Enhances Soil Carbon Storage

A Yale-led study reveals that spreading crushed limestone on agricultural fields in the Mississippi River Basin boosts soil carbon storage, potentially offsetting carbon emissions.

Rethinking Biodiversity Credits: Why Carbon Market Models Fall Short
Energy & Climate

Rethinking Biodiversity Credits: Why Carbon Market Models Fall Short

Experts caution that biodiversity credit schemes must move beyond carbon market frameworks to effectively protect ecosystems and ensure genuine ecological benefits.

Nissan Introduces 2027 Rogue Hybrid with Electric-Style e-Power System and Improved Efficiency
Energy & Climate

Nissan Introduces 2027 Rogue Hybrid with Electric-Style e-Power System and Improved Efficiency

Nissan’s 2027 Rogue Hybrid adopts an innovative e-Power drivetrain, delivering an electric vehicle driving experience without a traditional transmission and achieving up to 38 mpg.

US and UK Energy Firms Collaborate to Advance Nuclear Reactor Tech for Heavy Industry
Energy & Climate

US and UK Energy Firms Collaborate to Advance Nuclear Reactor Tech for Heavy Industry

Terrestrial Energy and Viaro Energy are jointly developing integral molten salt reactors aimed at decarbonizing heavy industry through advanced nuclear technology.

Rivian Claims New R2 Model Cuts Carbon Footprint by Half Compared to R1S
Energy & Climate

Rivian Claims New R2 Model Cuts Carbon Footprint by Half Compared to R1S

Rivian reports that its upcoming R2 electric vehicle achieves a carbon footprint reduction of 50% compared to its larger R1S SUV, emphasizing sustainability in design and production.

US Study Reveals Deep Boreholes as Cost-Effective Solution for Nuclear Waste Disposal
Energy & Climate

US Study Reveals Deep Boreholes as Cost-Effective Solution for Nuclear Waste Disposal

A recent US study suggests that deep borehole disposal of recycled nuclear waste could offer a safe and affordable method, costing less than a tenth of a cent per kWh.

Europe’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant Begins Transporting CO₂ from the Netherlands to Norway
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Europe’s Largest Carbon Capture Plant Begins Transporting CO₂ from the Netherlands to Norway

Europe’s biggest carbon capture facility at Yara Sluiskil removes CO₂ from industrial emissions and sends it through a pipeline to Norway for permanent storage.