Early Bird uses 10 times less energy to train deep neural networks
Rice University's Early Bird could care less about the worm; it's looking for megatons of greenhouse gas emissions.
May 18, 2020
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Researchers invent low-cost alternative to Bitcoin
The cryptocurrency Bitcoin is limited by its astronomical electricity consumption and outsized carbon footprint. A nearly zero-energy alternative sounds too good to be true, but as School of Computer and Communication Sciences ...
Sep 30, 2019
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Researchers show glare of energy consumption in the name of deep learning
Wait, what? Creating an AI can be way worse for the planet than a car? Think carbon footprint. That is what a group at the University of Massachusetts Amherst did. They set out to assess the energy consumption that is needed ...
Energy & Green Tech
Pioneering 3-D printed device sets new record for efficiency
A new 3-D printed thermoelectric device, which converts heat into electric power with an efficiency factor over 50% higher than the previous best for printed materials—and is cheap to produce in bulk—has been manufactured ...
Jun 5, 2019
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100% renewables doesn't equal zero-carbon energy, and the difference is growing
While 160 companies around the world have committed to use "100 percent renewable energy," that does not mean "100 percent carbon-free energy." The difference will grow as power grids become less reliant on fossil power, ...
May 23, 2019
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Purple bacteria 'batteries' turn sewage into clean energy
You've flushed something valuable down the toilet today.
Nov 13, 2018
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Sports hall for school in Thailand has bamboo construction
An idea worth saving—an ambitious bamboo structure serving as a large sports hall with open, natural ventilation, strong enough to withstand nasty weather and boasting zero carbon footprint.
Energy & Green Tech
More with less: Researchers map a more sustainable path to home construction in Canada
Adopting the right mix of sustainable construction practices could allow Canada to meet its housing goals—as many as 5.8 million new homes by 2030—without blowing past its climate commitments.
Jul 31, 2024
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Study explores win–win potential of grass-powered energy production
Strategically planting perennial grass throughout corn and soybean fields helps address the unintended environmental consequences of growing the dominant row crops, including soil erosion, fertilizer runoff and greenhouse ...
Jul 26, 2024
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Formula One is moving toward hybrid engines, renewable fuel—environmental progress or just 'greenwashing'?
For the millions of fans who tune into every race, Formula One (F1) is more than just a sport—it's the apex of aerodynamics, skill and strategy.
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