Funding for research in nuclear fusion was fully restored by Congress in the omnibus spending bill, reversing what supporters feared might be declining interest in the research.
Seeking to realize President Trump’s vision of “beautiful, clean coal,” the Dept. of Energy is investing $61.6 million in 13 projects for cost-shared research and development of current and advanced carbon-capture technologies.
In 18 months, a new company hopes to bring to market an ocean-wave-powered process that supplies potable water, cutting costs and limiting pollution, as compared to traditional desalination systems that require power plants.