EnergyPolicy

Power Plant Pollution Increases During Government Shutdowns, Study Finds

A Penn State-led study found coal-fired power plants increased daily particulate matter emissions during the 2018-19 government shutdown. The research highlights how enforcement gaps can trigger immediate environmental and health consequences.

Power plants may emit significantly higher amounts of air pollution during federal government shutdowns when environmental monitoring and enforcement activities are suspended, according to new research from Penn State University. The study, published in the Journal of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, provides compelling evidence that regulatory oversight directly impacts power plant emissions and environmental compliance.

Government Shutdowns Create Enforcement Gaps

EnergyInnovation

Extreme H Hydrogen Racing Series Launches Orange Hydrogen Future

The Extreme E electric racing series has officially transformed into Extreme H, marking a pivotal shift from battery-electric to hydrogen power. Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte explains how this evolution represents a major advancement in sustainable motorsport technology. The series is now championing orange hydrogen as the next frontier in clean energy racing.

Extreme H hydrogen racing has officially launched, marking a revolutionary transformation from the battery-electric Extreme E series that began in 2021. This weekend’s transition represents more than just a power source change—it signals a fundamental evolution in sustainable motorsport strategy. I spoke exclusively with Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte about why hydrogen, particularly the emerging orange hydrogen technology, represents the future of eco-conscious racing and planetary repair initiatives.

From Electric to Hydrogen: The Extreme H Evolution