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Managing emerging technologies in the Department of Energy
Helena Fu’s new job puts her in charge of technologies that could produce promising innovations and serious risks in the future. Leading the Department of Energy’s (DOE) new Office of Critical and Emerging Technology, Fu is responsible for coordinating the department’s research on artificial intelligence (AI), quantum computing, semiconductors, and more. The new office won’t… Read More »
What is carbon capture and why is it constantly brought up at COP28?
The future of fossil fuels is at the center of the United Nations climate summit in Dubai, where many activists, experts and countries are calling for a deal to phase out oil, gas and coal, which are responsible for warming the planet. On the other side, there are energy companies and oil-rich countries planning to… Read More »
The path to net zero emissions passes through industry
As government leaders and climate negotiators gather in Dubai for the COP28 United Nations climate conference, a huge challenge looms ahead of the hearings: decarbonising the global industrial sector. Industry has accounted for more than 30% of total greenhouse gas emissions in recent years. Considering electricity use and heat production, it is the sector that… Read More »