Environmental protection laws still apply even under Trump’s national energy emergency − here’s why

President Trump’s national energy emergency declaration does not qualify as an emergency that would exempt energy projects from environmental laws and regulations.

Albert C. Lin, Professor of Law, University of California, Davis • conversation
March 13, 2025 ~8 min

Ann Arbor’s sustainable energy utility aims to build the electric power grid of the future − alongside the old one

With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.

Mike Shriberg, Professor of Practice & Engagement, School for Environment & Sustainability, University of Michigan • conversation
March 10, 2025 ~9 min


The US energy market has its troubles, though it may not be a ‘national emergency’

The US produces more oil today than any other country, and there is no clear emergency on the scale of the energy crises of the 1970s. But there are some causes for concern.

Seth Blumsack, Professor of Energy and Environmental Economics and International Affairs, Penn State • conversation
March 5, 2025 ~10 min

Solar farms can host up to three times as many birds as crop fields – new research

A survey of solar farms in southern England revealed surprisingly rich habitat for birds.

Joshua Copping, Conservation Scientist, RSPB & Visiting Researcher, University of Cambridge • conversation
March 4, 2025 ~5 min

How gas keeps the UK’s electricity bills so high – despite lots of cheap wind power

For now, gas power is still needed to fill in the gaps when renewables can’t cover demand.

Michael Tamvakis, Professor of Commodity Economics and Finance, City St George's, University of London • conversation
March 3, 2025 ~6 min

Collaborating to advance research and innovation on essential chips for AI

Agreement between MIT Microsystems Technology Laboratories and GlobalFoundries aims to deliver power efficiencies for data centers and ultra-low power consumption for intelligent devices at the edge.

Microsystems Technology Laboratories • mit
Feb. 28, 2025 ~4 min

Will neutrons compromise the operation of superconducting magnets in a fusion plant?

Tests suggest these powerful magnets will not suffer immediate loss of performance during irradiation.

David L. Chandler | MIT News • mit
Feb. 28, 2025 ~5 min

Understanding the cultural experience of keeping warm can help us embrace clean energy

Technological solutions and environmental incentives rarely recognise that the way we heat our homes is often a way of life.

Becky Shaw, Professor in Fine Art, Birmingham City University • conversation
Feb. 25, 2025 ~7 min


German election: why most political parties aren’t talking about the climate crisis

The environment is less of a priority to German voters than it used to be.

Felix Schulz, Research Fellow, Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies, Lund University • conversation
Feb. 20, 2025 ~6 min

Rooftop panels, EV chargers, and smart thermostats could chip in to boost power grid resilience

MIT engineers propose a new “local electricity market” to tap into the power potential of homeowners’ grid-edge devices.

Jennifer Chu | MIT News • mit
Feb. 20, 2025 ~8 min

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