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£13.7 million of e-waste will be generated by April 3G switch-off

Envirotec Magazine

The O2 networks move to switch off 3G next month could see 13 million worth of e-waste generated, according to business waste collection firm BusinessWaste.co.uk. The 3G switch-off on O2s network is expected to affect approximately 4.3 million people across the UK. 1 It could generate an enormous 70,516 kilograms of e-waste, said WEEE specialists with the group, roughly the same weight as 5.9 double-decker buses.

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America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future

POWER Magazine

You may have heard of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), our nations largest public utility and source of cheap, clean, and reliable electricity for 10 million people. You may even […] The post America’s Nuclear Renaissance: How the TVA Can Lead Our Energy Future appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Survey suggests strong public support for EPS recycling

Envirotec Magazine

A 2025 YouGov survey conducted by the British Plastics Federation (BPF) appears to indicate a strong public demand for expanded polystyrene (EPS) recycling solutions. Many people remain unaware that EPS is fully recyclable, explains the BPF here, but the survey points to a significant desire for accessible recycling programs. The survey showed that 84% of respondents were unaware that EPS is recyclable.

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Producing nuclear fusion fuel is banned in the US for being too toxic: Researchers find an alternative

TechXplore

Lithium-6 is essential for producing nuclear fusion fuel, but isolating it from the much more common isotope, lithium-7, usually requires liquid mercury, which is extremely toxic. Now, researchers have developed a mercury-free method to isolate lithium-6 that is as effective as the conventional method. The new method is presented in the journal Chem.

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How to Drive Cost Savings, Efficiency Gains, and Sustainability Wins with MES

Speaker: Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions

Is your manufacturing operation reaching its efficiency potential? A Manufacturing Execution System (MES) could be the game-changer, helping you reduce waste, cut costs, and lower your carbon footprint. Join Nikhil Joshi, Founder & President of Snic Solutions, in this value-packed webinar as he breaks down how MES can drive operational excellence and sustainability.

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Collaboration aims to advance graphene use in hydrogen storage and transport

Envirotec Magazine

The Swedish firm behind a novel polymer-graphene composite material, which promises to overcome many of the disadvantages of traditional hydrogen storage methods, has entered a strategic collaboration with UK climate tech startup Levidian, to co-develop new graphene-based polymer solutions for the hydrogen sector and other industries. Graphmatechs flagship technology, Aros Graphene, enables efficient graphene integration and dispersion into other traditional materials like metals and polymers in

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Lithium Americas receives $250 million investment from Orion Resource Partners for Thacker Pass lithium project

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Lithium Americas has received a strategic investment of $250 million from funds managed by Orion Resource Partners, a global investment firm focused on metal and materials projects, for the development and construction of Phase 1 of the Thacker Pass lithium project in Humboldt County, Nevada. The target for completion of Thacker Pass Phase 1 is late 2027.

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Northern Graphite starts sampling LDI graphite for battery anode materials

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Canadian producer Northern Graphite is supplying samples of three standard battery anode material (BAM) products, as well as its Porocarb material, to manufacturers of lithium-ion and solid-state batteries. Northerns demonstrator grades, produced using graphite from the companys Lac des Iles (LDI) mine in Quebec acquired in 2022 , are engineered to drive battery performance and meet industry standards for particle size, tap density and surface area.

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Recycled cements drive down emissions without slacking on strength

TechXplore

Giving a second life to construction materials after demolition, engineers at the University of So Paulo and Princeton have developed an approach for recycling cement waste into a sustainable, low-carbon alternative that is comparable in performance to the industry standard.

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Government ‘absolutely up for the fight’ over net zero, Ed Miliband says

The Guardian: Energy

Exclusive: energy secretary says 2050 target is imperative, and accuses opposition of betraying of future generations The government is absolutely up for the fight over net zero, Ed Miliband has said, as he accused the Conservatives and Reform of a total desertion and betrayal of future generations by failing to tackle the climate crisis. After a turbulent week for Labour in which it has been charged with abandoning its values by slashing disability benefits, the energy secretary sought to focus

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Electrode design could prevent explosions in next-gen batteries, allowing 1,000 km on a single charge

TechXplore

A research team at UNIST has identified the causes of oxygen generation in a novel cathode material called quasi-lithium and proposed a material design principle to address this issue.

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The Key to Sustainable Energy Optimization: A Data-Driven Approach for Manufacturing

Speaker: Kevin Kai Wong, President of Emergent Energy Solutions

In today's industrial landscape, the pursuit of sustainable energy optimization and decarbonization has become paramount. ♻️ Manufacturing corporations across the U.S. are facing the urgent need to align with decarbonization goals while enhancing efficiency and productivity. Unfortunately, the lack of comprehensive energy data poses a significant challenge for manufacturing managers striving to meet their targets. 📊 Join us for a practical webinar hosted by Kevin Kai Wong of Emergent Ene

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Webinar – Preventing EV recalls: Advanced battery & component inspection with industrial CT

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Battery safety is the foundation of electric vehicle reliability, and even the smallest defect can have massive consequences. Successive Chevy Bolt battery recalls, impacting over 140,000 vehicles and costing GM nearly $2 billion, underscore the urgent need for better inspection methods. Traditional quality control techniques can miss internal defects or fail to catch subtle inconsistencies that lead to failures in the field.

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Novel solid-state electrolyte developed to enhance performance of all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries

TechXplore

All-solid-state lithium-ion batteries (ASSBs) have garnered attention for their high energy density and superior safety. However, their commercialization remains challenging due to the lack of solid-state electrolytes (SSEs) with both high ionic conductivity and stable interfaces. To date, only a few SSEs have achieved ionic conductivities exceeding 10 mS/cm at room temperature.

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Oklo Advances Siting, On Track for Aurora Nuclear Fast Reactor Deployment at INL in 2027

POWER Magazine

Advanced nuclear firm Oklo has signed an Interface Agreement (IAG) with Idaho National Laboratory (INL), marking a key regulatory milestone in the siting and environmental review of its first commercial […] The post Oklo Advances Siting, On Track for Aurora Nuclear Fast Reactor Deployment at INL in 2027 appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Beyond Aero’s Hydrogen Jet Promises Zero Carbon Flights by 2030

Hydrogen Fuel News

Beyond Aero Unveils BYA-1, A Revolutionary Hydrogen-Powered Jet Concept The aviation industry just took a significant leap toward sustainability, and Beyond Aero is at the helm of this transformation. The French aerospace startup has introduced a refined concept of its groundbreaking hydrogen-powered jet, the BYA-1. With claims of being the first battery-free, hydrogen-electric light jet, the BYA-1 marks a bold step forward in tackling one of aviation’s toughest challenges: decarbonization

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Electrofuels Are the Future: The Driving Force to Decarbonizing Heavy Transport

Speaker: Ayesha Choudhury - Senior Vice President, Head of Capital Markets at Infinium

With the first wave of the energy transition, renewable energy sources (such as solar and wind) have begun replacing coal power generation. However, some sectors are lagging behind and struggling to decarbonize more than others, including large-scale transportation like commercial aviation, shipping, and rail transit. Electrofuels (aka eFuels) are the next generation of solutions to help the hardest-to-abate sectors pivot from their reliance on fossil fuels.

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If New Zealand wants to decarbonize energy, we need to know which renewables deliver the best payback

TechXplore

A national energy strategy for Aotearoa New Zealand was meant to be ready at the end of last year. As it stands, we're still waiting for a cohesive, all-encompassing plan to meet the country's energy demand today and in the future.

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LG Chem to produce precursor-free battery cathode materials

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Battery manufacturer LG Chem plans to start mass production of precursor-free battery cathode materials in South Korea in the first half of this year. LG Chem produces its LG Precursor Free (LPF) materials by directly calcinating custom-designed metals without precursors, improving power performance at low temperatures and shortening development time.

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Why data centres need Immediate Power Solutions to meet unique requirements

Energy Storage News

Data centres require energy storage solutions that meet very specific needs, writes Tod Higinbotham, COO of ZincFive.

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Avery Dennison introduces new EV battery venting materials portfolio

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Avery Dennison Performance Tapes has introduced a new EV Battery Venting Materials Portfolio to help counter the risk of thermal runaway and increase safety in EV batteries. These venting solutions include single- and double-coated anisotropic filmic tapes with proprietary fire-barrier coatings and pressure-sensitive adhesives (PSA) for bonding. EV battery manufacturers implement venting strategies at the cell, module and pack levels.

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AR/VR Simulations for Sustainable, Regenerative, Circular Cities

Speaker: Nik Gowing, Brenda Laurel, Sheridan Tatsuno, Archie Kasnet, and Bruce Armstrong Taylor

With 191 country signatories to the Paris Climate Agreement now hard at work in the race to zero carbon by 2050, much of the heavy lifting in ecosystem sustainability falls on the shoulders of the world's densely populated urban centers. This conversation considers how today's AI-enabled simulation media, such as AR/VR, can be effectively applied to accelerate learning, understanding, training, and solutions-modeling to sustainability planning and design.

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Jupiter Power, Recurrent Energy secure combined US$469 million for 1GWh of BESS projects

Energy Storage News

Jupiter Power and Recurrent Energy have secured a combined US$469 million financing for BESS projects in Michigan and Texas, US totalling 1GWh.

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Lead-free chalcogenide perovskites ABSe₃ show promise for high-efficiency solar cells

TechXplore

Lead halide perovskites have achieved remarkable power conversion efficiencies (PCE) of up to 26.1%. However, their instability against moisture and heat, along with toxicity concerns, limits their commercial viability. To address these challenges, we explored chalcogenide perovskites, specifically ABSe3 (where A = Ca, Ba, and B = Zr, Hf), as promising alternatives.

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Energy Vault acquires 1GWh BESS in New South Wales, Australia

Energy Storage News

Energy storage developer Energy Vault is set to fully acquire the 125MW/1GWh Stoney Creek battery energy storage system (BESS) in New South Wales, Australia, from Enervest Group.

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Hydrogen-powered boats offer climate-friendly alternative to road transport

TechXplore

Cargo transport is responsible for an enormous carbon footprint. Between 2010 and 2018, the transport sector generated about 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. To address this problem, experts are looking for alternative, climate-friendly solutionsnot only for road transport, but also for shipping, a sector in which powering cargo ships with batteries has proved especially difficult.

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How Digital Transformation will Bend the Curve of the Linear Economy Toward the Circular

Speaker: Bruce Armstrong Taylor, Co-Founder & Managing Director of SmartNations Foundation, Jimmy Jia, Venture Partner at Pi Labs, Fabienne Durand, Senior Advisor to the SmartNations Foundation, & Roger Strukhoff, Executive Director of the Tau Institute

The Climate 4.0 Economy. Climate change is here. We see it in many ways already. Weather catastrophes: Texas freezing over, the wildfires of California, the increasingly unpredictable violence and frequency of hurricanes, the rapid melting and disappearance of polar ice caps. Much more evidence all around us. What can we do in our corporate organizations, in our homes and communities, to change the current course?

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EGEC publishes case studies on geothermal use in industry and agrifood

ThinkGeoEnergy

The European Geothermal Energy Council (EGEC) has published a document showcasing the industrial and agrifood applications of geothermal energy in Europe. The publication features leading companies, including Volvo, Audi, BASF, and major agri-food producers and how they are harnessing geothermal energy to reduce emissions, lower energy costs, and secure a greener future.

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Boosting the efficiency of sustainable aviation fuel production

TechXplore

Fuels like kerosene can be produced in a climate-friendly way from CO2, water and green electricity using power-to-liquid processes. Researchers from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) have already demonstrated this with systems in actual operation.

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Why solar and batteries are the new “baseload”, and now the engine room of the energy transition

Renew Economy

Plunging cost of solar and battery storage is likely to save Australia's giant smelters and refineries, and will also underpin massive new green metal industries. The post Why solar and batteries are the new “baseload”, and now the engine room of the energy transition appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Technology advances could multiply geothermal output five-fold

TechXplore

Far below the Earth's surface is an energy source with huge and perpetual potential: geothermal heat. But the forces in its scorching and inhospitable depths must be tamed. Now scientists know what that will take.

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Lightsource bp to supply major NSW coal export terminal from 450MW solar plant in Australia

PV Tech

Newcastle Coal Infrastructure Group (NCIG) has penned a power purchase agreement (PPA) to secure power from Lightsource bps 450MW Goulburn River solar PV power plant in New South Wales, Australia.

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You want to build a gas fired power station before 2030? Good luck with that

Renew Economy

Gas turbines are impossible to buy. "They're all sold out," says one major energy investor. And if you can get them, they now cost four times the price. The post You want to build a gas fired power station before 2030? Good luck with that appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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How Utilities Can Prepare for the AMI 2.0 Era

POWER Magazine

Utilities seek to pursue critical advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) 2.0 outcomes, such as advanced analytics, demand response programs, outage management, distributed energy resource integration, and improved customer technology adoption by […] The post How Utilities Can Prepare for the AMI 2.0 Era appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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Bowen says four projects still competing for spot in Australia’s sixth offshore wind zone

Renew Economy

Amid speculation that developer interest is waning, federal energy minister confirms he has four projects vying for a spot in Australia's sixth offshore zone. The post Bowen says four projects still competing for spot in Australia’s sixth offshore wind zone appeared first on RenewEconomy.

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Make waves in 2025: Exhibit at TechCrunch events

TechCrunch: Climate

If youre reading this, you already know: Its time to amplify your brand. Get in front of thousands of TechCrunch event attendees, readers, and decision-makers who can take your business further this year by exhibiting at a TechCrunch event. The perks of exhibiting: Whats in it for you Exhibiting doesnt just elevate your brand […] 2024 TechCrunch.

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PJM Market Challenges Demand Bold Reforms, Experts Warn

POWER Magazine

Energy experts have called for bold reformsfrom transmission planning to permitting streamlining and faster interconnection approvalsto prevent further volatility and ensure PJM Interconnection meets its reliability mandate without disproportionately burdening […] The post PJM Market Challenges Demand Bold Reforms, Experts Warn appeared first on POWER Magazine.

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