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
News tagged with greenhouse effect
Energy & Green Tech
Researchers examine combined effects of two combustion technologies on the emission of coal-fired boilers
Coal-fired power plants have been in place for a long time to meet the global demands for power generation. Needless to say, there are environmental and human health concerns to be addressed on this front. While there are ...
Mar 16, 2023
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Hardware
An automated system to detect compressed air leaks on trains
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a proof-of-concept system to autonomously detect compressed air leaks on trains and relay the location of the leaks to mechanical personnel for repair. The automated system ...
Nov 10, 2022
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Automotive
Automated system to detect compressed air leaks on trains
Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a proof-of-concept system to autonomously detect compressed air leaks on trains and relay the location of the leaks to mechanical personnel for repair. The automated system ...
Oct 13, 2022
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Engineering
Hydrogel glass: a novel glass design for energy saving in buildings
Energy use in buildings contributes to over 40% of the world's total energy consumption, of which lighting and space cooling make up a significant proportion. Traditional glass windows have been used for centuries; however, ...
Aug 30, 2022
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Energy & Green Tech
Cycloalkanes a strong candidate for reducing aviation emissions
Scientists at Sandia National Laboratories have released data that could play an important role in the future development of cleaner and more sustainable aviation fuel.
Apr 20, 2022
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Engineering
A supra-photothermal catalyst inspired by the greenhouse effect
Over the past few decades, scientists worldwide have developing a variety of techniques and technologies that can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuel using solar energy. This would ultimately be highly valuable, as it ...
Consumer & Gadgets
The perverse cycle of a warming climate and the rise of air conditioners
"Mad dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun," Noel Coward famously sang in 1931, mocking British colonials who ventured out into the scorching midday sun at the hottest time of day. "The Dutch also still think the sun ...
Jul 19, 2021
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Long-term developments of energy pricing and consumption in industry
Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute PSI have collaborated with British economists to study how energy consumption by Swiss industry develops depending on energy pricing. To this end, they examined in particular the ...
May 5, 2020
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Engineering
How roads can help cool sizzling cities
Special permeable concrete pavement can help reduce the "urban heat island effect" that causes cities to sizzle in the summer, according to a Rutgers-led team of engineers.
Aug 1, 2019
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