February 21, 2023

Perovskites may soon beat silicon’s efficiency in solar cells

Researchers are proposing a novel, physics-based approach to synthesizing perovskites.

February 19, 2023

Governments spent record $1 trillion last year subsidizing fossil fuels

International Energy Agency estimates that the combined subsidies for oil, natural gas, electricity and coal hit an all-time high in 2022.

February 17, 2023

Thin-film copper sandwich increases electronics’ lifetime

A new copper-based material has shown positive performance when it comes to reducing overheating and burnout in electronic devices.

February 16, 2023

Magnesium – a promising candidate for rechargeable batteries

Japanese researchers want magnesium batteries to become a reality.

February 15, 2023

Suncor mulling options to replace supply from key oil sands mine

Base Mine, situated just north of the oil sands hub of Fort McMurray, feeds two upgraders at Suncor's Base Plant in northern Alberta.

February 15, 2023

China thermal coal hits one-year low on slow industrial recovery

The drop below key levels reflects bearish sentiment as China’s economic recovery hasn’t been as strong as expected.

February 15, 2023

Perovskite-based windows allow for massive energy savings – study

Thermochromic windows in office buildings improve energy efficiency across all climate zones in the United States, new research has found.

February 14, 2023

Australia’s Fortescue FFI sees Texas potential among 5 key projects

Fortescue Future Industries CEO said the Inflation Reduction Act has made doing business in the US domestic market more appealing.

February 13, 2023

Asset managers touting ESG enjoy a turbo-charged coal boom

Thungela Resources CEO is promising to ratchet up production through the end of the next decade at least.

February 12, 2023

Billionaire drops Australia coal mine appeal in blow for sector

Clive Palmer’s Waratah Coal has withdrawn an appeal to open what would have been the country’s biggest mine.