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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.

Global efforts to transition toward renewable energy are accelerating, and long-term forecasts suggest oil demand could plateau or decline beyond the 2030s.

Progress is expected to be slow, with regulatory clarity and global pricing playing central roles in shaping future investment decisions.

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

The well casing and drop pipe are made from a PVC compound with a 12454 cell classification (Type 1, Grade 1). 

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.

Beyond economics, the project promises a significant local impact. 

Federal designation could streamline development of Apollo Silver’s Calico Project in California

With investment rising, technologies improving, and governments signaling stronger support, desalination and water reuse are set to become cornerstones of the global water supply, not just emergency solutions.

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).