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U.S. restricts China’s ability to profit from electric vehicle industry

The Biden administration on Friday proposed new rules aimed at moving more production of electric vehicle batteries and the materials that power them to the United States, building a strategic industry now dominated by China. The rules are intended to limit the role of Chinese companies in supplying materials for electric vehicles that qualify for … [Read more…]

Some plants can survive without nitrogen fertilizer. Where does this amazing ability come from? – The conversation

Nitrogen fertilizers form one of the pillars of the agricultural revolution of the 20th century and have become essential for maintaining current high agricultural yields. These fertilizers are made by removing gaseous nitrogen from the air. Since nitrogen gas is a very stable chemical molecule, its conversion into fertilizer requires an enormous amount of energy, … [Read more…]