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University of Utah researchers discovered fuel cells can now clean themselves using steam, solving a major problem that has held back clean energy technology. The breakthrough could make pollution-free power generation work with everyday fuels.
Chinese researchers just solved a problem that's stumped scientists for decades, turning carbon pollution into clean fuel three times faster than before. The breakthrough could help recycle CO2 emissions while producing methanol, a fuel that powers everything from ships to everyday products.
Scientists just made it far cheaper to produce a clean fuel that could help the world ditch fossil fuels. The breakthrough could unlock billions of tons of sustainable energy imports.
Scientists just used quantum computers to crack a problem that's been blocking unlimited clean energy for decades. The breakthrough could help solve the fuel shortage holding back fusion power plants.
For every dollar invested in fossil fuels this year, nearly two dollars are flowing into clean energy. Even when you add massive government subsidies to fossil fuels, clean energy still comes out ahead.
Scientists just figured out how to transform carbon dioxide into clean energy using one of Earth's most common metals. This breakthrough could turn a greenhouse gas problem into a fuel solution.
Australian researchers solved a major challenge in green hydrogen production, keeping solar-powered systems stable even when clouds roll in. The innovation could help scale up clean fuel production worldwide without expensive battery backup.
More than 25 countries just committed to dramatically scale up clean fuel production by 2035, marking a major shift in global energy policy. The move comes as new research shows clean fuels could transform hard-to-decarbonize industries while creating thousands of jobs.
Researchers have developed a breakthrough method to predict which materials best convert sunlight into hydrogen fuel and valuable chemicals. The discovery could dramatically speed up the hunt for next-generation solar catalysts.
British scientists developed a catalyst that produces hydrogen at temperatures low enough to use waste heat from factories, potentially turning industrial pollution into clean fuel. The breakthrough could make hydrogen cheaper than current green energy methods.
Researchers just discovered a game-changing principle that could make hydrogen fuel cells cheaper and more efficient, potentially accelerating our shift to clean energy. The breakthrough challenges decades of assumptions about how the best catalysts actually work.
Researchers just figured out how to transform plastic waste into clean hydrogen fuel using only sunlight and old car battery acid. This breakthrough tackles two pollution problems at once while creating valuable green energy.
Northwestern University researchers have created a breakthrough system that uses electricity to generate plasma—like bottled lightning—transforming methane gas into clean-burning methanol in a single step. This innovation could eliminate the need for extreme heat and pressure while converting a potent greenhouse gas into valuable fuel.
Australian researchers are using sunlight to convert plastic trash into hydrogen fuel and valuable chemicals, tackling two global crises at once. The breakthrough could transform millions of tons of pollution into clean energy.
Scientists at Oak Ridge National Laboratory created a breakthrough method that turns ethanol into jet fuel in just one step, potentially making sustainable aviation fuel affordable enough for airlines worldwide. The technology could help meet aviation's massive fuel needs while cutting emissions.
Deep beneath Michigan's surface lies geologic hydrogen, a naturally occurring clean fuel that could power ships and trucks without emissions. Governor Whitmer just launched an initiative to tap this billion-year-old energy source that requires far less energy to extract than manufacturing hydrogen from scratch.
A massive Idaho dairy farm is now converting waste from 35,000 cows into clean transportation fuel that's better for the climate than fossil fuels. The facility captures harmful methane emissions and transforms them into renewable natural gas for trucks and fleets across America.
Michigan could be sitting on vast reserves of naturally forming hydrogen deep underground, and Governor Gretchen Whitmer wants to explore whether this clean fuel could help power the state's future. If successful, the discovery could transform hard-to-electrify industries without the environmental cost of fossil fuels.
Hawaii is proving islands can ditch fossil fuels for good, using sunshine at home and imported clean fuels for planes and ships. The state's new energy plan shows how to decarbonize everything from homes to tourism without relying on natural gas.
Scientists used artificial intelligence to transform dirty wastewater into green hydrogen, the clean fuel of the future. This breakthrough could help save drinking water while fighting climate change.
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