Arctic ice and ocean updates

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Lawmakers are urging the NSF to save a network of ocean sensors that helps scientists track changes in our seas.

US Lawmakers Push NSF to Stop Dismantling of Ocean Observation Network
Funded by the NSF, the network was designed to collect physical, chemical, geological, and biological ocean data for up to 30 years.

Energy Dome and SRP are working with Google on a CO2 battery project in Arizona for a new way to store energy without lithium.

Energy Dome and Salt River Project announce compressed CO2 energy storage project backed by Google - pv magazine USA
The project represents the latest in efforts to advance new non-lithium-ion long-duration energy storage technologies, and also presents a prime example of co-locating facilities with existing generation assets to simplify interconnection and transmission.

Scientists are testing ways to refreeze the Arctic sea ice, and they're seeing some early signs of success.

‘At first, the idea does sound crazy’: meet the scientists trying to refreeze the Arctic
Sea ice is melting fast, worsening the climate crisis, but a bold attempt to rethicken it is showing early signs of success

About 14% of US EV drivers had charging issues last year. Things are improving, but there is still a way to go for true reliability.

Charging Reliability Is the Forgotten EV Stat
Like gas stations, public electric car chargers just have to work.

It turns out more coral reefs might survive warming waters than we first feared. A nice bit of news for the oceans.

More Coral Reefs May Survive Climate Change Than Scientists Once Thought - Inside Climate News
A new global analysis maps reefs with the greatest potential to withstand warmer temperatures, strengthening calls for their protection.

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