Sustainable biomass production capacity could triple US bioeconomy, report finds

The United States could triple its current economy by producing more than 1 billion tons per year of plant-based biomass for renewable fuels while meeting projected demands for food, feed, fiber, conventional forest products, and exports, according to the Department of Energy’s latest Billion-Ton Report led by Oak Ridge National Laboratory.

Scientists develop bifunctional catalyst performance enhancement technology to lower the cost of hydrogen production

Researchers have developed a methodology to improve the reversibility and durability of electrodes using bifunctional platinum-nickel alloy catalysts with an octahedral structure that exhibits both oxygen reduction and generation reactions. The study is published in the journal Advanced Energy Materials.

Smart meters haven’t delivered the promised benefits to electricity users. Here’s a way to fix the problems

Billions of dollars are being spent worldwide to modernize electricity grids with smart meters. These meters promise to save households money by making it easier for us to understand and manage our energy use. However, our new research suggests these promises might not be fully delivered due to a lack of access to high-resolution, real-time energy data.

Emissions impossible? How the transport sector can help make the 2050 net-zero goal a reality

Meeting Canada’s ambitious net-zero emissions target by 2050 necessitates significant technological, behavioral and systemic changes in the transportation sector, a major contributor to global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Indeed, the transportation sector alone is responsible for a quarter of all GHG emissions worldwide, with road transport accounting for about 80 percent of this figure.
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