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by Grecia Chavez

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Environment, Technology

Super porous material increases efficiency for carbon capture

A new super porous material designed by Australian researchers can capture large amounts of CO2 at record low energy cost. Additionally, what is the projection for CO2 emission for after…

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June 15, 2020
Energy Sources, Technology

Is fusion the answer to nuclear power’s bad reputation?

Nuclear fusion is the merging of small atoms into larger ones to release energy. Most nuclear reactors today use fission instead of fusion; and disasters like Chernobyl or Fukushima have…

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June 12, 2019
Energy Sources

The past and future of natural gas as a transition fuel

Natural gas is promoted as a “transition fuel” or “bridge” between fossil fuels and renewable energy; even though it is a fossil fuel. For many, this gives room for doubt…

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September 18, 2019
  • Energy Sources,  Environment

    The growing problem with orphan oil and gas wells

    October 7, 2020 /

    Orphan oil and gas wells are a growing problem in many states of the U.S. as operators are struggling with declining prices and the challenges brought by the pandemic. Many of these companies have gone bankrupt leaving orphan wells behind for the states to handle.

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    Technology

    EVs battery problem: where will they all go?

    September 7, 2020 /

    EVs increasing popularity is creating a problem: where will all the retired batteries go? Recycling is an option, although an expensive one; but new methods and interest from new battery recycling companies may have a solution.

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  • Energy Sources

    The winner and loser energy sources during the pandemic

    August 10, 2020 /

    The impact of the COVID-19 crisis in energy demand has caused a decline in different sources with only one group coming out victorious during the pandemic.

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  • Energy Sources

    Is green energy the answer to recover the economy?

    June 25, 2020 /

    The pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of the current energy system and the fragility of many economies. Maybe investing in renewables could help recover the economy.

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  • Environment,  Technology

    Super porous material increases efficiency for carbon capture

    June 15, 2020 /

    A new super porous material designed by Australian researchers can capture large amounts of CO2 at record low energy cost. Additionally, what is the projection for CO2 emission for after the pandemic?

    read more
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  • Energy Sources

    Perovskite solar panels may be the breakthrough we have been waiting for

    May 17, 2020 /

    There is a new material for solar cells that can make them achieve high power conversion efficiency and is cheaper than crystalline silicon. Perovskite solar cells could be ready for commercialization in a few years but not without addressing some issues first.

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  • Environment

    Governments are lowering environmental standards while the world is distracted with the COVID-19 pandemic

    April 17, 2020 /

    While people in the world are suffering due to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments are taking advantage of the chaos and passing legislature that can harm the environment and human health.

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  • Energy Sources

    The coronavirus effect?: The beginning of an oil war

    March 8, 2020 /

    The novel coronavirus may have sparked an oil price war. What led to this?

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  • Miscellaneous,  Technology

    Is the internet hype helping Tesla win the EV race?

    February 9, 2020 /

    Tesla's increasing popularity may be due in part to internet hype but there are lots of reasons why they are winning the electric vehicle market.

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  • Environment,  Miscellaneous

    Microsoft is going to be carbon negative by 2030: how are they doing it?

    January 22, 2020 /

    As several companies have realized by now, customers are asking that companies make bolder commitments to sustainability. Microsoft is doing that by announcing their goal of being carbon negative by 2030.

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Grecia Chavez

Hi! Welcome to my blog. I have a MS in Energy and Earth Resources; and I created this space to keep myself informed about technology and new developments in the field. So if you want to keep updated too, you are in the right place.

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grecia@energyrow.world

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