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Statehouses are addressing agricultural repair issues as Congress stalls; focus on complex farm equipment repair and fair requirements
New federal funds support increased antitrust enforcement in agriculture, improving competition in the livestock industry through collaboration with state attorneys general
Solar panel e-waste management gains attention as more panels enter the waste stream; emergence of producer responsibility standards to address recycling challenges

Your dog may be happier riding in an electric vehicle than in a diesel car.
Wood burning stoves are a significant source of pollution that need attention.
The EU's approach to green policies may be more effective than the U.S.'s due to bipartisan conflicts.

The business case for clean energy transition in emerging markets is stronger than in developed markets due to lack of centralized infrastructure, making decentralized clean energy solutions more cost-effective and environmentally friendly.
Emerging markets offer a lucrative opportunity for the clean energy transition, with renewables capacity projected to surpass the US significantly, demanding substantial investment of over $1 trillion by 2030.
Bridging the gap in digital technology and access to capital in emerging markets can accelerate the leapfrogging of outdated energy infrastructure, creating a ripe field for climate tech companies and digital solutions.

In China, green hydrogen projects, particularly in methanol and ammonia production, are on the rise due to abundant renewable resources and a growing petrochemical industry.
Cost of green hydrogen production in Inner Mongolia, Liaoning, and Heilongjiang provinces has decreased to below 25RMB/kg by 2023, with the expectation of further cost reduction with more efficient electrolysers.
Green methanol and ammonia play a key role in energy storage for dealing with seasonal variations in supply and demand of renewable energy, offering sustainable alternatives for industries like shipping, aviation, and petrochemicals.

Terraform Industries aims to produce cheap, carbon-neutral methane by using solar energy, air, and technology, potentially transforming global energy markets.
Terraform's business model is highly leveraged on decreasing costs of utility-scale solar PV, making it an audacious and potentially game-changing venture.
Early demand for Terraform's product may come from sectors willing to pay for carbon-neutral gas and those with lower electricity costs, creating a diverse customer base.

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Vehicle to Grid support enables energy stored in EV batteries to be used for homes and the grid.
Tesla's car batteries have more energy storage potential than their Powerwalls and MegaPacks.
Implementing Vehicle to Grid support would make energy transition cheaper by utilizing existing resources.

NuScale Power and Small Modular Reactors face challenges after pilot project cancellation and cost overruns.
Renewable energy like wind and solar are becoming more cost-effective compared to small modular reactors.
The traditional baseload model of nuclear energy is becoming less compatible with the evolving energy landscape.