In a groundbreaking development, engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have created a cutting-edge energy storage system using ancient and abundant materials. The innovative technology, called a supercapacitor, has the potential to revolutionize energy storage, particularly for renewable sources like solar, wind, and tidal power, by maintaining stable energy networks amid fluctuations in renewable energy supply.
As Earth Overshoot Day for 2023 passed on August 2nd, the intricacies of pinpointing the exact date when humanity exceeds the planet's regenerative capacity remain a challenge due to scientific and methodological complexities.
Recent data reveals that despite the implementation of policies and guidelines, a significant number of employers are falling short in promoting environmentally conscious travel decisions among their workforce. The blame for the lack of transition to more sustainable travel options is being directed towards organizations, as employees believe that their employers hold the responsibility to facilitate and ensure eco-friendly travel choices, irrespective of potential costs.
The critical necessity of electrifying construction machinery is underlined by site equipment emits an equivalent amount of CO2 annually as the aviation sector, with excavators accounting for a staggering 50% of this emission.
Allianz Trade's Critical Raw Materials report highlights the intricate interplay between political dynamics and the push for renewable energy through the lens of vital minerals and metals. As materials like lithium, cobalt, and nickel become crucial for the transition to a fossil fuel-free economy, the renewable energy market's value has surged to $320 billion in 2022, doubling in size over the past five years, with similar growth projected for the next 17 years.
Leeds City Council's innovative decarbonisation program has been recognized for its success in addressing fuel poverty and increasing energy efficiency, particularly during a challenging winter period. The program, in partnership with energy efficiency specialist Cenergist, received recognition at the ASCP Awards for its positive impact on residents struggling with heating costs.
Larsen & Toubro's (L&T) plans to invest $12 billion in green energy over the next five years. The investment will be used to develop solar, wind, and hydropower projects in India and overseas. L&T is one of India's largest engineering and construction companies. The company has a long history of working in the energy sector, and it is well-positioned to take advantage of the growing demand for green energy.
Researchers from the City University of Hong Kong (CityU), in collaboration with other institutions, have developed a highly efficient artificial photocatalytic system that surpasses natural photosynthesis in converting carbon dioxide into methane, a valuable fuel, using light. This innovative system offers promising potential for contributing to the goal of carbon neutrality.
An international drilling expedition led by researchers from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research in Kiel and the University of Oslo has provided compelling evidence that hydrothermal vents were a key driver of global warming about 55 million years ago. Published in the journal Nature Geoscience, the study reveals that these vents were active in very shallow water depths or even above sea level, allowing significantly larger quantities of methane to enter the atmosphere than previously believed.
Delhi's draft climate action plan aims to reduce the city's reliance on hydropower from other states. The plan cites climate change as a major factor in this decision, as changes in temperature and precipitation patterns could make it more difficult to generate hydropower in the future.
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Technology is a useful servant, but a dangerous master, it was rightly said. Electronic devices have grown into an inevitable part of our daily lives.