Energy crunch fuels car pool growth
Rising fuel prices triggered by the Middle East war are driving a sharp increase in carpooling, with a ride-sharing platform reporting a surge in new users seeking cheaper ways to travel.
May 31, 2026
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Offshore spatial conflicts threaten the UK's energy transition ambitions, study warns
A new study from the University of Aberdeen's Interdisciplinary Center for Energy Transition warns that intensifying competition for offshore space is placing the U.K.'s energy transition at risk and calls for the creation ...
Jun 2, 2026
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From safety hazard to climate solution: Technology tackling fugitive methane from coal mines
Every underground coal mine has one thing in common: Coal seams leak methane gas into the tunnel network, presenting a serious safety hazard. The control is the same the world over: continuously pump fresh air through the ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Location matters: Balancing renewable energy and biodiversity in Norway
No matter how you look at it, Norway's future electricity needs will grow. At the same time, the planet is warming at an unprecedented rate. One important way to help halt this trend is electrification, powered by renewable ...
May 28, 2026
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Accelerating the production of higher-performance batteries
Demand for batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage systems is growing exponentially. Fraunhofer ITWM relies on digital simulation tools and innovative measurement systems to ensure that manufacturing processes ...
Jun 1, 2026
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Unlocking West of Shetland reserves could reduce imports and be better for global climate
With the PetroJarl Rosebank having left its dry dock in Norway last Saturday and arrived on location west of Shetland, an important major new peer-reviewed study underlines the importance of the area for extending the life ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Algae textile dyes: The sustainable future for fashion
The dyes used in the clothing industry almost always come from fossil-fuel-based chemicals. In the long term, this will not be sustainable. In Sweden, scientists in the EU research project Locality are exploring whether algae ...
Jun 8, 2026
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Fuel costs alone won't spark Australia's EV transition
As Australian motorists continue to grapple with rising fuel prices and electric vehicle (EV) sales steadily increase across the country, new research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has found that petrol costs alone are ...
Jun 11, 2026
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Going up against the heat: Vertical greenery keeps cities cool
Climate change and urbanization have intensified the urban heat island (UHI) effect, where urban areas are significantly warmer than rural areas. This has, in turn, increased the frequency of extreme heat events, such as ...
Jun 15, 2026
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Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
Japan has resumed operations at the world's largest nuclear power plant to help the country meet huge electricity demands during a global oil crisis, but the reboot highlights a big problem: Japan is running out of space ...
Jun 11, 2026
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