America’s Clean Hydrogen Dreams Are Fading, Again

The market for the clean-burning fuel remains nascent, costs are rising, and Congress just put a lucrative tax credit out of reach for many companies.

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The Manmade Clouds That Could Help Save the Great Barrier Reef

Inside a bold — and controversial — effort to cool the water around this beloved ecosystem.

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New Global Atlas Highlights Surprising Hot Spots of Fungal Biodiversity

A new global atlas of underground fungi suggests that some surprising biodiversity hot spots lie hidden beneath our feet.

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Microforests in Elizabeth, N.J., Help Clear the Air

A nonprofit planted five “microforests” to tackle environmental problems in Elizabeth, N.J. Scientists say they’re making a big difference.

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Increasingly Acidic Seas Threaten Oyster Farming

Researchers and hatcheries are exploring new ways to protect shellfish in the Pacific Northwest, although Trump budget cuts may thwart their efforts.

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Carbon Capture Comes Back Down to Earth

Billions have been invested in technologies to remove carbon dioxide from the sky in recent years. But Trump’s policies have clouded the outlook.

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Energy Dept. Cancels $3.7 Billion for New Technologies to Lower Emissions

The 24 awards would have gone to a range of companies trying in novel ways to reduce the pollution that is heating the planet.

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What Oil Executives Want From President Trump

Tariffs, tax credits and deregulation are among the industry’s top priorities.

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Will There Be Enough Power to Remove Carbon From the Sky?

The direct air capture industry has ambitious plans to pull carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, but it’s vying for limited renewable power resources.

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Chevron Wants to Tap Into A.I. Boom by Selling Electricity to Data Centers

The oil company plans to build natural gas power plants that will be directly connected to data centers used by technology companies for artificial intelligence and other services.

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