UK backs Rolls-Royce project to build a nuclear reactor on the moon
Rolls-Royce has been working on a Micro-Reactor program "to develop technology that will provide power needed for humans to live and work on the Moon."Lorenzo Di Cola | Nurphoto |…
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A tidal power ‘mega project’ in one of Europe’s iconic waterways could power 1 million homes. But…
The River Mersey is one of Europe's most iconic waterways. On top of being a major hub for shipbuilding and industry, it's been a source of inspiration for a host of writers,…
Microsoft, Kimbal Musk, NBA’s Russell Westbrook invest in Brooklyn-based climate tech company BlocPower
BlocPower is electrifying this Brooklyn, NY buildingLisa Rizzolo | CNBCBlocPower, a Brooklyn-based climate tech company, has closed on a nearly $155 million fundraising round that…
EVs are billed as the future. But a potential skills gap is sparking concerns about cost and safety
A mechanic working on an electric car at a garage in Carquefou, France, in November 2022. The EU is looking to increase the number of EVs on its roads in the coming years.Loic…
Why a U.S. national electric grid would be great for the climate — and is nearly impossible
A transmission tower is seen on July 11, 2022 in Houston, Texas. ERCOT (Electric Reliability Council of Texas) is urging Texans to voluntarily conserve power today, due to extreme…
Why it’s so hard to build new electrical transmission lines in the U.S.
Service technicians work to install the foundation for a transmission tower at the CenterPoint Energy power plant on June 10, 2022 in Houston, Texas.Brandon Bell | Getty Images…
Energy company announces world first as its tidal power project hits major milestone
This image, from 2017, shows one of the MeyGen project's tidal stream turbines. The MeyGen array has a total of four turbines.Chris Ratcliffe | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe emerging…
Why America’s outdated energy grid is a climate problem
Transmission towers are shown on June 15, 2021 in Houston, Texas. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which controls approximately 90% of the power in Texas, has…
Tesla board member says Musk doesn’t mind bankruptcy if a rival builds a better car: ‘That’s his…
Jonathan Raa | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesElon Musk remarked that he wouldn't mind Tesla going bankrupt, if this means a rival company builds a better car, according to a member of the…
Vietnamese EV maker VinFast says job cuts won’t derail plans to start U.S. production
The Vinfast VF6 all-electric vehicle is on display at the 2022 Los Angeles Auto Show on November 18, 2022 in Los Angeles, California.Josh Lefkowitz | Getty Images News | Getty…