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How much energy do we really need?
Two fundamental goals of humanity are to eradicate poverty and reduce climate change, and it is critical that the world knows whether achieving these goals will involve trade-offs. New IIASA research for the first time provides ...
Nov 18, 2019
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Net zero carbon in the concrete industry will require not just changes in manufacturing standards
The concrete industry is just one of many looking at new manufacturing methods to reduce its carbon footprint. These efforts are essential to fulfilling the Paris Agreement, which asks each of its signees to achieve a net-zero ...
Aug 2, 2022
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Engineering
Technology not growing fast enough to decarbonize steel and cement industries by 2050, says study
Steel and cement are two materials that no society can do without. Their production comes with a significant carbon footprint, however. To meet zero-emission targets under the Paris Agreement, countries, cities, and industries ...
Dec 11, 2023
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Hydrogen near tipping point to accelerate decarbonization, new research shows
Hydrogen is poised to accelerate the global energy transition as the industry exhibits steep learning curves and finds ways to produce the gas more efficiently and at lower cost, according to a new study from researchers ...
Nov 15, 2023
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US utilities on track to be 100% renewable by 2060, says study
Utilities in the United States have pledged to transition to 100% renewable electricity by 2060, and although state mandates have played a role, it's the utilities, themselves, that are leading the transition.
Dec 18, 2023
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We need to learn to live with less steel, says researcher
Steel is one of the most important materials in the world, integral to the cars we drive, the buildings we inhabit, and the infrastructure that allows us to travel from place to place. Steel is also responsible for 7% of ...
Jan 20, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
'Kelp elevator' study shows promise for producing biofuel from giant seaweed
Biofuels that power cars, jet airplanes, ships and big trucks come primarily from corn and other mass-produced farm crops. But researchers at the USC Wrigley Institute for Environmental Studies, headquartered at USC Dornsife ...
Mar 2, 2021
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Energy & Green Tech
Energy choices can be contagious – but why? New insights into peer influence
A growing body of research shows that the behavior of peers has a significant influence on an individual's energy-related decisions, whether it's choosing to install solar panels or to purchase a hybrid vehicle. In short, ...
Feb 6, 2020
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Smart buildings face challenges but have plenty of potential
We often hear the word "smart" applied to everyday objects: smartphones, smart TVs, smart appliances—and now, smart buildings.
Nov 20, 2019
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