World May 27 Nigeria cracks down on illegal mining as the country emerges as a critical mineral hub By Taiwo Adebayo, Associated Press
Science Apr 08 Why batteries come in many different shapes and sizes The first batteries were made in the 1800s and have changed a lot since then. The reason batteries come in so many types has as much to do with history as innovation. By Wesley Chang, The Conversation
Nation Jan 25 Watch 9:38 How demand for lithium batteries could drain America’s water resources The push towards a green, battery-powered future comes with a major tradeoff. Student reporters from the Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University discovered that increased mining for lithium inside the United States will stress freshwater aquifers. Caitlin… By Howard Center for Investigative Journalism at Arizona State University
Nation Sep 22 Energy Department invests $325 million in new batteries that can store surplus renewable energy Batteries are increasingly being used to store surplus renewable energy to be used later, during times when there is no sunlight or wind. The department says these projects will protect more communities from blackouts and make energy more reliable and… By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press
Economy Oct 19 U.S. awards $2.8 billion in grants for electric vehicle batteries in 12 states The Biden administration on Wednesday awarded $2.8 billion in grants to build and expand domestic manufacturing of batteries for electric vehicles in 12 states. By Matthew Daly, Associated Press
Feb 26 Watch 6:49 UK races to mine lithium as it focuses on electric energy, By Willem Marx As the global energy transition continues to promote electrification, governments around the world are looking to support businesses that can help them transform their economies, particularly transportation. In the UK, that means funding for all aspects of the electric ecosystem,… Continue watching
Sep 07 Watch 5:32 Not Trending: Inventors and innovators you’ve never heard of By PBS News Hour When we only pay attention to the things that are trending in our social networks, we may be missing some compelling stories. Carlos Watson, CEO of website Ozy, joins Gwen Ifill to share a few overlooked items, including efforts to… Continue watching
Jun 27 Engineers create collapsible battery powered with the help of dirty water By Carey Reed Engineers at Binghamton University have created a paper origami biobattery that gets its charge from a drop of dirty water. Continue reading
Apr 12 A battery that could charge your phone in one minute? Ask Stanford. By Carey Reed Scientists at Stanford University say they have developed an ultrafast aluminum battery that can be charged in as little as one minute. Continue reading
Mar 03 Two airlines ban rechargeable batteries from cargo By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Two major U.S airlines say they will no longer accept rechargeable battery shipments as new government tests confirm that explosions and violent fires are likely to occur when large numbers of batteries enclosed in cargo containers overheat. Continue reading