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$365M slated for solar projects in Puerto Rico will be diverted to power grid, sparking outcry

The U.S. Department of Energy says that $365 million originally slated for solar projects in Puerto Rico will be diverted to improve the island’s crumbling grid

The Independent UK

Energy Star, efficiency program that has steered consumer choice, targeted in cuts

Consumer and environmental groups are criticizing the Environmental Protection Agency's plan to eliminate its Energy Star offices

The Independent UK

Department Of Energy Identifies And Cancels 4 Million In Wasteful Spending

Department of Energy under President Trump is cutting wasteful spending to enhance efficiency and accountability, focusing on lowering energy costs and sup...

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We need to keep an open mind on cold fusion potential

Letters: Scientists around the world are leading research into cold fusion as an alternative to fossil fuels so it should not be dismissed as pseudo-scientific, say MIT-based researchers. Plus a letter from Huw Price

The Guardian - UK

Trump threatens 10% tariff on China and considers EU levy

Yuan and Chinese stocks fall despite suggestion of lower tariff than president mentioned during campaign

The Guardian - UK

Typical EV Range Has More Than Tripled In 10 Years

The U.S. Department of Energy is back at it again, releasing some interesting stats related to electric cars. The latest tidbit of info from the DoE has to do with the median range of electric cars over the years. More specifically, the DoE presents the median electric car range for…

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From watts to warheads: Secretary of energy oversees big science research and the US nuclear arsenal

The U.S. Department of Energy was created in 1977 by merging two agencies with different missions: the Atomic Energy Commission, which developed, tested and maintained the nation’s nuclear weapons, and the Energy Research and Development Administration, a collection of domestic energy research programs.

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The Trump Picks Who Could Decide Our Climate Future

It's not just the EPA. From Elon Musk and RFK Jr. to Marco Rubio and Doug Burgum, Trump's choices to lead key agencies are poised to set a very different climate agenda.

Texas Observer

GOP Lawmakers Allege Biden Admin Hid Study on Natural Gas Exports to Push Anti-Fossil-Fuel Agenda

Government Accountability & Oversight attorney Chris Horner labeled the Department of Energy's actions as a "full-blown scandal"

Latin Times

Department of Energy to overhaul supercomputing with $23 million investment in emerging US tech

Supercomputing bottlenecks are hampering performance, but the DoE thinks new tech could help.

TechRadar

Nat-Gas Prices Jump as US Issues a New LNG Export Permit

October Nymex natural gas (NGV24 ) on Tuesday closed up by +0.076 (+3.57%). Oct nat-gas prices Tuesday climbed to a 1-week high and settled sharply higher. Nat-gas prices rose after the US Department of Energy on Saturday awarded a five-year LNG export license to New Fortress Energy to sell gas...

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Workers Say Plant Eligible for $2 Billion in Public Funds Is Union Busting

Eos’ Pittsburgh-area battery plant got subsidies aimed at “good clean jobs.” Its workers say they’re getting fired for unionizing.

Capital & Main

Ahead of US Elections, energy deal will see Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp run on hot air — Meta signs contract with Sage Geosystems for its US data centers

Meta signs contract with Sage Geosystems to power its US data centers with geothermal energy.

TechRadar

US To Sell Off Strategic Gasoline Reserves In Northeast

The US Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it will sell off a million barrels of gasoline from a small strategic reserve in the northeast, paving the way for its closure.

International Business Times

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Scientists Reveal World’s Most Dangerous Object: 300 Seconds With “Elephant’s Foot” Was Fatal

The black lava oozing directly from the core of the reactor put out enough radiation to give a lethal dose in just 300 seconds. The post Scientists Reveal World’s Most Dangerous Object: 300 Seconds With “Elephant’s Foot” Was Fatal first appeared on Bored Panda.

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DOE Science Head Implementing DEI Policy Steps Down

Asmeret Asefaw Berhe, who implemented DEI policies at the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Science, is stepping down after nearly two years.

The Guardian - US

‘In a word, horrific’: Trump’s extreme anti-environment blueprint

Allies and advisers have hinted at a more methodical second term: driving forward fossil fuel production, sidelining scientists and overturning rules

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Should you insulate a basement ceiling? Expert advice for a comfortable home

Renovation pros reveal whether basement ceiling insulation can bring benefits to you home

Salon

Biden is gaslighting us on natural gas

Why it's time for President Biden to say no to methane gas exports

The Conversation

New class of recyclable polymer materials could one day help reduce single-use plastic waste

Hundreds of millions of tons of single-use plastic ends up in landfills every year, and even the small percentage of plastic that gets recycled can’t last forever. But our group of materials scientists has developed a new method for creating and deconstructing polymers that could lead to more easily recycled…

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Redwood Materials Raises $1B To Boost Its US Battery Recycling Efforts

The funds are in addition to the nearly $1 billion of previously raised equity capital and a $2 billion loan commitment from the Department of Energy.

The Conversation

Nuclear fusion breakthrough: Decades of research are still needed before fusion can be used as clean energy

The U.S. Department of Energy reported a major scientific breakthrough in nuclear fusion science in December 2022. For the first time, more energy was released from a fusion reaction than was used to ignite it.

Kiplinger

Installing a Central Air System: How Much Does It Cost and Is It Worth It?

A central air conditioning system will make your home more comfortable and add value to the property

The Independent UK

Former DOE official arrested for third time for allegedly stealing luggage at airport

Sam Brinton left the Department of Energy without explanation following the second luggage theft charge

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