Researchers develop greener building materials using sugar processing waste products
If you want to make more sustainable and environmentally friendly concrete, you're going to need some sugar. Sort of.
Nov 28, 2023
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News tagged with global emissions
Engineering
Replacing cement with slag in concrete manufacture to reduce its climate footprint
The addition of slag has been shown to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from concrete manufacture by more than 95%. Researchers have now discovered that the concrete delivers.
Nov 9, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Using sustainable aviation fuels could reduce emissions by up to 80%, scientists find
A team of scientists have completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, revealing a profound reduction when compared to regular jet fuel.
Oct 13, 2023
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Business
Why Lego's abandoned plan to use recycled plastic bottles is a wake-up call for supply chain sustainability
Lego, the world's largest toy manufacturer, has built a reputation not only for the durability of its bricks, designed to last for decades, but also for its substantial investment in sustainability. The company has pledged ...
Oct 5, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Facing increasing pressure from customers, some miners are switching to renewable energy
Red hot sparks fly through the air as a worker in a heat-resistant suit pokes a long metal rod into a nickel smelter, coaxing the molten metal from a crucible at a processing facility on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi.
Oct 2, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Boost in solar energy and electric vehicle sales gives hope for climate goals, report says
The window to limit human-caused warming to a globally agreed goal is narrowing but still open because of the huge growth of solar energy and electric vehicles sales worldwide, a report said Tuesday.
Sep 26, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
What key ingredients does Australia need to build its own sustainable aviation fuel industry?
A sustainable revolution is growing across the sun-drenched slopes of Australia's agricultural regions. Our future farmlands have the potential to do more than produce food. They could also power the bioeconomy, support our ...
Sep 15, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Q&A: Study finds hybrid solar energy systems could reduce global emissions
Imperial engineers and a team of global experts have reviewed technological options, innovation and opportunities in the hybrid solar energy industry.
Sep 7, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Kenya unveils plans for nationwide e-bike scheme
Kenya unveiled Friday plans to roll out electric motorbikes across the country under a green transport scheme to reduce carbon emissions and pollution.
Sep 1, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Big potential for green hydrogen in North Africa: report
By 2050 North Africa could become a leading exporter of green hydrogen with Europe its main market, according to a recent report projecting the future of an industry still in its infancy.
Aug 17, 2023
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