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Taylor’s work at Slippery Rock may be taking place in a small university lab, but it reflects a broader trend: the critical role of student researchers in advancing the technologies and practices that will shape the future of energy.

At the same time, Europe’s move to increase domestic supply raises questions about the future of transatlantic energy trade. 

This year’s conference will explore a range of timely and complex topics, including deep-sea desalination, the application of artificial intelligence in water systems, and the future of the Colorado River.

A new report from the International Energy Agency says renewable energy is surging ahead, but natural gas demand could peak five years later than it forecasted last year.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has responded to a wave of online claims suggesting the agency recently approved pesticides containing “forever chemicals,” a term commonly used to describe a group of persistent and potentially toxic substances known as PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances).

The agency is urging homeowners to ask whether contractors are RRP-certified before allowing any renovations that could disturb painted surfaces in older homes.

As states begin drawing from this new wave of funding, the EPA says it will track progress closely to ensure transparency and effectiveness in how the money is used.

Mining operations are often scrutinized for their excessive use of resources including water, energy, and land. 

The EPA says it will continue supporting state partners and monitoring the site to ensure long-term environmental protections are maintained.