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Biden Announces New Initiative on “Game-Changing” Technologies for Achieving Net-Zero Emissions

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Other research and development opportunities identified include innovation in energy storage, alternative biofuels, electric vehicle batteries, and advanced wind and solar power. We will be tracking future funding announcements under this initiative.

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In Climate Talks, Plans to Keep Planet from Overheating Should Not Ignore Water

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Coal power, from mining to generation, is among the thirstiest and most polluting ways to produce electricity. Wind turbines and solar power, two sturdy and growing sources of renewable energy, require negligible amounts of water. Biofuel crops, whether they are switchgrass or sugarcane, could be grown in wetter areas. “In

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What’s Up With Water – September 27, 2021

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Coal power, from mining to generation, is among the thirstiest and most polluting ways to produce electricity. Two sturdy and growing sources of renewable energy, wind turbines and solar power, use negligible amounts of water. That affects water use because most thermal power plants need water for cooling.

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