12:04
Exposing Texas’ Excess Emissions Problems
Over the last two decades, state regulators have allowed companies to release more than a billion pounds of excess pollution.
11:26
EPA Proposal To Require 60% Of New Cars To Be EVs By 2030
A new emission standards proposal would ramp up electric vehicle production in the next decade.
8:51
Taking On Renewables’ AC/DC Disconnect
A project aims to make large-scale solar plants more efficient and reliable.
Sustainable Tech For The City Of Ember
The classic young adult novel The City Of Ember is a dystopian struggle for survival underneath the surface of the Earth. But what if they had made use of aquaponics and geothermal power? Find out in this claims, evidence, and reasoning STEM challenge that lives up to this novel’s compelling premise.
17:33
U.S. Approves First Small Nuclear Reactor Design
The U.S. just approved its first small modular nuclear power plant design. What does it mean for the future of nuclear power?
33:13
How States Are Planning To Power The Electric Vehicle Boom
As more electric vehicles hit the road, how can we improve infrastructure to support the transition? Plus, the future of electric trains.
11:57
Pulling Water From Thin Air? It’s Materials Science, Not Magic.
A new material being developed by scientists at UT Austin can rapidly absorb liters of water from dry desert air.
12:09
Will A Colorado River Drought Dry Up Energy Supplies?
Mandatory cuts to water use along the Colorado River could lead to cuts in power generation.
12:03
Supreme Court Limits EPA’s Greenhouse Gas Regulating Ability
The 6-3 decision could affect world efforts to combat climate change.
11:26
Building A Better Battery… Using Plastic?
A startup is trying to launch new battery technology that could help store renewable energy. But don’t expect one in your cell phone.