Energy & Green Tech
In recent years, environmental problems caused by global warming have become more apparent due to greenhouse gases such as CO2. In natural photosynthesis, CO2 is not reduced directly, but is bound to organic compounds that ...
Jan 25, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Sustainable energy generation solutions such as wind, solar, and hydroelectric have long presented enticing alternatives to fossil fuels. However, several factors, including the intermittent nature of these sources and their ...
Jun 12, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers at McGill University have come up with an innovative approach to improve the energy efficiency of carbon conversion, using waste material from pulp and paper production. The technique they've pioneered using the ...
Feb 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
The transition to a society without fossil fuels means that the need for batteries is increasing at a rapid pace. At the same time, the increase will mean a shortage of the metals lithium and cobalt, which are key components ...
Dec 13, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Amidst the growing demand for clean and renewable energy, different solar energy harvesting technologies are being actively developed. Among them, concentrating solar power (CSP) systems have emerged as a promising candidate ...
Aug 28, 2023
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Energy & Green Tech
Researchers at Kyushu University have found that Japan's current policy of stopping the sale of gas vehicles by 2035 and transitioning only to hybrids and electric vehicles may be insufficient to reduce the country's CO2 ...
Feb 7, 2024
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Engineering
Plastics have many positive properties: They are lightweight, durable and provide a wide range of design possibilities. However, conventional lightweight components made of fossil-based plastics offer great scope for reducing ...
Oct 4, 2023
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Business
A bit of retail therapy can feel like harmless fun. Yet getting a great deal on a new shirt or pair of shoes may come with a hidden price tag: greenhouse gas emissions, resource depletion, and the mistreatment of workers ...
Jul 1, 2024
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Energy & Green Tech
The United States on Thursday signed a nuclear cooperation agreement with the Philippines, clearing a path for US investment to jumpstart atomic power in a country racing to expand its electricity supply.
Nov 17, 2023
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