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Oil Prices Surge Despite Trump's Proposal to Rename Hormuz Strait as Trump Strait and Claiming It Is Under US Control

US oil prices rose 1.3% despite Trump claiming control over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran and diverging data from ship-tracking service providers.

International Business Times UK

1,500 residents were displaced from Hanford in 1943; 83 years later, the Washington site holds about 56 million gallons of radioactive and hazardous waste

In 1943, residents were uprooted from their homes to create the Hanford nuclear site, which played a crucial role in generating plutonium for the United States during significant wartime events and the Cold War. Currently, more than fifty million gallons of hazardous waste remain stored in aging tanks, many of…

The Economic Times

A Tennessee company is breaking down retired wind turbine blades instead of sending them to landfills, recovering glass fibre at 99.9% purity that can be reused in concrete, car panels and 3D-printing filament

Retired wind turbine blades are becoming a growing waste challenge as older turbines reach the end of their operating lives, but a Tennessee company is developing a way to recover valuable material from them instead of sending the blades to landfill. Carbon Rivers, a Knoxville-based advanced materials company, uses a…

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Trump Promised a Rapid Venezuela Oil Revival. Eight Months Later, American Companies Have Not Seen It.

According to senior U.S. officials and people familiar with negotiations, much of the blame is being directed at the U.S. Department of Energy for the lack of deals with Venezuela.

International Business Times

By 2050, the US could generate about 2.2 million tons of retired wind-turbine blade waste, as tough fiberglass composites remain difficult to recycle

Wind turbine blades pose a growing waste problem as they are difficult to recycle. By 2050, millions of tons of these composite materials will require disposal. Current methods often involve burying them in landfills, which is not ideal. However, new recycling technologies and repurposing efforts are emerging to address this.…

The Times of India

China unveiled a 600-km-per-hour maglev train prototype that uses magnetic levitation instead of wheel-to-rail contact, fast enough to cut a five-hour journey down to two and a half hours

China has developed a 600 km/h maglev train prototype for commercial use. This advanced technology uses magnetic levitation to achieve higher speeds and reduce travel times. The new maglev system could potentially halve journey durations on medium-distance routes. However, building dedicated infrastructure presents significant cost challenges for widespread deployment. Future…

The Times of India

The most extraordinary rock on Earth isn't gold or diamond, but the metal is small enough to hold in your hand. Powerful enough to power a city

A plain-looking lithium rock is now more valuable to the modern economy than its appearance suggests. Hidden inside are critical minerals that power electric vehicle batteries, smartphones, renewable energy storage, and America's growing clean energy network. The U.S. Geological Survey classifies lithium as a critical mineral because demand continues to…

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Oklo Stock Has Fallen 15% YTD. This DOE Breakthrough Could Start to Change Everything.

Oklo’s DOE safety approval removes another key hurdle, but investors are still betting on future execution rather than current profits.

Barchart

NASA Plans Lunar Nuclear Reactors To Power Long-Term Moon Missions: Report

NASA is accelerating development of compact nuclear reactors designed to operate on the Moon, aiming to solve one of the most persistent barriers to long-term lunar exploration: reliable energy during the two-week lunar night.

International Business Times

Cathie Wood Is Buying the Oklo Stock Dip. Should You?

One of the most notable purchases last week by Ark Invest was OKLO stock.

Barchart

Colorado’s Oil and Gas Industry Is Vastly Underestimating Methane Emissions

Watching from the sky, researchers find planet-warming pollutants leaking into the atmosphere are undercounted by at least two times.

Capital & Main

The 6 Smartest Ways You Can Spend on Your Car This Winter

Protect your car from winter damage with these smart, cost-effective tips. Plan ahead of winter to save money, boost safety and extend your vehicle’s life.

GOBankingRates

What are small modular reactors, a new type of nuclear power plant sought to feed AI’s energy demand?

As U.S. electricity demand rises and technology companies seek to build more and larger data centers to drive artificial intelligence systems, the main question arising is how to generate all that power.

The Conversation

What temperature should you set your thermostat to in winter? Experts reveal the magic number

Stop guessing: Experts reveal the ideal temperature to set your thermostat this winter.

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The Independent UK

Could a toxic metal plume threaten New Mexico residents?

The large underground body of contaminated water, a result of decades of flushed-out coolant from a power plant at Los Alamos, is raising concerns that it could eventually reach nearby wells

The Conversation

Supply-chain delays, rising equipment prices threaten electricity grid

Two new data centers in Silicon Valley have been built but can’t begin processing information: The equipment that would supply them with electricity isn’t available.

Barchart

A $1 Billion Reason to Buy AMD Stock Now

As AMD teams up with the DOE on a $1 billion supercomputer project, let’s break down why this could be a smart time to bet on AMD stock.

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Lithium Americas: Why This 31% Rally Is More Than Just a Headline

Lithium Americas' partnership with the U.S. government solidifies its path to production and positions it as a key player in the domestic EV supply chain.

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The Independent UK

From bombs to glass: Hanford site can now transform nuclear waste

The Hanford Nuclear Reservation in Washington state produced plutonium for most of America's nuclear arsenal through the end of the Cold War

Benzinga

Why Analysts Call Lithium Americas' DOE Partnership A 'Game Changer

Shares of Lithium Americas Corp (NYSE:LAC) soared in early trading on Wednesday after the company announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy, in conjunction with General Motors Co (NYSE:GM).

Benzinga

America Is Sitting On A Treasure Trove of Clean-Energy Minerals – And Wasting Most Of It

The rate of electric vehicle adoption has increased, with California having more than 1 million registrations as of 2023. While that represents 35% of the country's electric vehicles, Florida and Texas also had over 200,000 registrations in 2023, according to the US Department of Energy.

The Guardian - UK

The Trump administration has decided coal is female. Here’s why

What is really behind the US Department of Energy’s weird pronouncement on social media, asks Arwa Mahdawi

The Guardian - US

‘Going to increase prices on everybody’: US energy department workers sound alarm over cuts

Employees say cuts and deregulation undermine department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes

Clever Dude

Here’s What Your Neighbors Are Seeing When You Leave Your Lights On At Night

Have you ever wondered what your neighbors think when they see your house lit up like a beacon after dark? Maybe you leave the lights on for security, convenience, or just out of habit. But the truth is, your nighttime lighting choices send a message—sometimes louder than you realize. From…

The Independent UK

Puerto Rico governor under fire as federal funds for solar projects are stalled

Puerto Rico’s governor has come under fire as her pledge to support the investment of millions of federal dollars in solar projects across the U.S. territory appears to fade

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