The Final Frontier for Renewable Energy?

Examining the potential of marine energy. [CNET]( Insider [May 16, 2023](#?ftag=CAD-04-10aac3a&utm_email=02015bee48352e908c609176b0b8e62f74e1d7c914618055c65562e7c03efb52&utm_campaign_id=6845090&utm_email_id=9a9eba2cd7c1407b50e99baec2189de3afc2f54424e7547836b9ea52917f8c6a&utm_newsletter_id=71558&medium=email&source=iterable) [The Untapped Power of Waves]( I visited my parents at their North Carolina coastal home this past weekend to celebrate Mother’s Day. Like most holidays we get to celebrate together, my family and I made our way to the beach for a day. Even though the ocean is chilly in mid-May, I still waded out into the surf to enjoy the feel of the waves. As much as I love the water, the ocean is rough this time of year, and I was struggling to stay on my feet even just a few yards out from the shoreline. I can’t help but think of the profound power of the waves -- and apparently I'm not the only one. With 70% of the Earth's surface covered by oceans, scientists have long pondered the potential of harnessing that energy. Waves aren’t just powerful and beautiful, they could be one of our largest sources of renewable energy. [A new CNET deep dive]( down the Biden administration’s Ocean Climate Action Plan to illustrate how marine energy, both from offshore wind power and underwater sources such as waves, tides and currents, could be converted to onshore electricity. Scientists and leaders alike can see the potential of marine energy to advance the exploration for cleaner energy consumption and the fight against climate change. Keep reading for CNET's latest news and reviews, plus so much more, in today's newsletter. Macy Meyer, editor INSIDER ESSENTIALS display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2069px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; [Could This Be the Final Frontier for Renewable Energy?]( [Could This Be the Final Frontier for Renewable Energy?]( [Marine energy is getting a boost in the fight against climate change.]( [See this]( [The Secret to Less Burnout and More Productivity Is Unexpected]( [The Secret to Less Burnout and More Productivity Is Unexpected]( [See this]( [The Case for a 15-Inch MacBook Air]( [The Case for a 15-Inch MacBook Air]( [See this]( [With AI and New Gadgets, Google Gets Some Mojo Back at Google I/O]( [With AI and New Gadgets, Google Gets Some Mojo Back at Google I/O]( [See this]( [Why Elon Musk Is Right About Needing to Regulate AI Now]( [Why Elon Musk Is Right About Needing to Regulate AI Now]( [See this]( [Yes, You Can Make Your Own Solar Panels]( [Yes, You Can Make Your Own Solar Panels]( [See this]( [Dust Off Your Old Camera and Mod It to Take Stunning Photos]( [Dust Off Your Old Camera and Mod It to Take Stunning Photos]( [See this]( [I Rode the World's First Autonomous Public Bus Service]( [I Rode the World's First Autonomous Public Bus Service]( [See this]( CNET RECOMMENDS [Best Wine Clubs for 2023]( Wine subscriptions abound. Find out which wine club is best for you. [Best Outdoor Tech for 2023]( Plan to grill out a lot this summer? Here's how to make sure everyone has fun. [Best Electric Cars for 2023]( We rounded up the best of the battery-powered cars just for you. display:%20block;%20max-width:%20116px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; display:%20block;%20max-width:%2019px;%20%20max-height:%2015px; Trouble viewing this email? [View online](. This newsletter is a service of [CNET.com](. To update your account, please visit our [Newsletter subscription center.]( [Unsubscribe]( | [Terms of Use]( | [Privacy]( © 2023 CNET, A Red Ventures company. All rights reserved. CNET [235 Second Street San Francisco, CA 94105 U.S.A.](#)