Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

Wind turbines and solar power, two sturdy and growing sources of renewable energy, require negligible amounts of water. Nuclear plants hoover up enormous volumes of water for cooling, killing aquatic life and warming rivers in the process. Rivers provide a cooling effect on nearby lands, functioning as a natural air conditioner.

Biofuels 363

Biofuels Carbon Emissions Cooling Fossil Fuels 363

Law and Environment

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Other research and development opportunities identified include innovation in energy storage, alternative biofuels, electric vehicle batteries, and advanced wind and solar power. We will be tracking future funding announcements under this initiative.

Technology 130

Technology Technology Biofuels Solar Power 130

Circle of Blue

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Two sturdy and growing sources of renewable energy, wind turbines and solar power, use negligible amounts of water. Nuclear plants demand enormous volumes of water for cooling, and they kill aquatic life and make rivers warmer in the process. That affects water use because most thermal power plants need water for cooling.

2021 246

2021 Biofuels Cooling Carbon Emissions 246