Quaise raises $134M to drill superhot rock with microwaves
Quaise raises $134M to drill superhot rock with microwaves

Geothermal used to mean shallow wells and modest heat. Quaise wants to drill kilometres down and blast the rock with microwaves, and it just raised $134 million to try. Quaise Energy has raised $134 million to drill for superhot rock deep underground, …

What Sustainable Disaster Relief Looks Like After The Trucks Leave

Disaster response helps communities and saves lives, but it can also leave behind tons of waste and have a negative environmental impact. There are ways to it green.

Cambodia, Thailand Sit On Billions In Oil And Gas That’s Untouchable

Cambodia and Thailand are sitting on $300 billion in undeveloped oil and gas in the Gulf of Thailand — frozen by a 25-year maritime border dispute.

Microplastics Are A Growing Concern For Many Americans, Survey Finds

A new Ocean Conservancy poll reveals a significant surge in American concern over microplastics, with awareness jumping 32% since 2023.

Beyond wires and batteries: Voltify’s new model for freight rail electrification
Beyond wires and batteries: Voltify’s new model for freight rail electrification

Freight rail is often described as the most energy-efficient way to move goods over land, yet it still runs on one of the dirtiest inputs in modern infrastructure: diesel. As rail operators face mounting pressure from volatile fuel costs, tightening em…

History Can Teach Us How To Avoid Future Energy Crises

From the 1970s oil crisis to today’s AI power surge, history shows the cheapest energy fix is removing market barriers, not creating them.

Energy Department Wants To End Home Appliance Efficiency Rules

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at how nuclear startups achieved successful testing to meet a Trump challenge and Renew Home’s energy management tech.

EU Council Lets Oil Expansion Qualify For Sustainable Funds

Europe’s proposed SFDR rules let expanding oil companies qualify as “green” investments, ignoring Scope 3, the bulk of their emissions.

This Young Founder Wants Your Old Laptop To Have A New Life

A new startup is looking for ways to extend the life of old laptops. The hope is to create less e-waster and save money.

Business Leaders Concerned About ‘Disorderly Climate Transition’

Business leaders see sustainability as a source competitiveness but are still concerned about the risks of a ‘disorderly climate transition’, according to a new survey.