Waste Heat Generated from Electronics to Warm Finnish City in Winter Thanks to Groundbreaking Thermal Energy Project
It will be the largest in the world by all standards and contain enough thermal energy to heat a medium-sized city all winter.
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Breakthrough: Polyethylene Bags and Jugs Can Finally be Upcycled to Solve Several Problems at Once
Notorious plastic bags and containers can finally be upcycled, thanks to polyethylene breakthrough at Berkeley's Lawrence National Lab
Nightclub in Scotland Will Capture Energy From Dancers to Power the Venue
The pioneering BODYHEAT system at SWG3 could save the popular nightspot up to 70 tons of CO2 per year.
Innovation in Organic Solar Cells Promise Low-Cost, Bendable, and Efficient Panels
Most OSC electrodes use indium tin oxide, which is too costly and fragile for the manufacture of flexible, large-area solar panels with OSCs.
Brits Are Saving $26 on Their Electric Bills By Making Simple Changes
A study of 5,000 adults found 28% say this is the first summer they've made attempts to reduce their energy use.
Norway Protects Cod, Coral and Seabirds From the Threat of Oil
Putting the value of nature in front of the need for oil, the new government of Norway has decided to protect its valuable coastline from possible impact from petroleum spills. Oil and gas activity there would threaten the world's largest cod stock, the world's largest cold water coral reef and mainland Europe's biggest seabird colony.
Cash-strapped California Schools Seek Savings Through Solar
California budget cuts are causing school districts to find ways to save cash. Instead of laying off teachers, some have invested in solar panels to slash their electricity bills by millions of dollars every year.
66% of Americans Willing to Try Anything That Can Help Save the Environment', says New Poll
66% of Americans care equally about saving the environment as they do about saving money, according to new poll.
Refrigerator-Sized Data Center Transfers Its Heat to English Swimming Pool, Saving Thousands in Energy Costs
Data centers have a massive overhead cost for keeping the technology cool, and this one is using a public pool.
First of Its Kind Discovery in Mali: Vast Reservoirs of Clean Hydrogen Gas
The discovery of a vast hydrogen gas reservoir under a town in Mali has scientists believing unlimited green energy is just beneath our feet.
U.S. Agency Wants Offshore Oil Companies to Look for Shipwrecks Before They Drill
Oil and gas companies are currently only required to conduct a survey when they have "reason to believe" that a shipwreck may be present.
This Startup Captures CO2 by Injecting it Straight into Volcanic Rock-Plentiful in Barren Part of Kenya
Geothermal power in northern Kenya is the perfect location for this startup, since it allows them to borrow infrastructure for carbon capture.
Pacific Salmon Will Regain Access to Hundreds of Miles of Spawning Grounds as Historic Dam Removal Gets Green Light
The dams on California's Klamath River are coming down after a 20 year legal battle on behalf of the Yurok, Karuk, and Klamath River Tribes.
Ingenious Snow-Proof Solar Panels Can Work in All Weather: 'Game-Changing Tech'
Keeping solar panels snow-free has been a costly and inefficient proposition-until this ingenious solution from the University of Toledo.
Scientists Manage to Generate Electricity From the Deadly E-coli Bacteria in New Breakthrough
Scientists have generated electricity from the deadly E-coli bacteria—a finding that could lead to a valuable by-product from waste water.
Discovered Enzyme Turns Air into Electricity, a New Clean Way to Make Energy Dreams Come True
Australian scientists have discovered an enzyme that converts air into energy by using the hydrogen to create an electrical current.
New Colored Films Can Significantly Cool Cars And Buildings-Inspired by the Surface of Butterflies
New butterfly-inspired nanofilm could significantly reduce the energy needed for cooling buildings or vehicles.
Geothermal Power is Finally a Reality After Next-Generation Breakthrough of Carbon-Free Energy in Nevada
Fervo Energy's pilot project confirmed a record production of geothermal energy in Nevada—a breakthrough in next-generation geothermal power.
Clean Fuel Made by Pulling CO2 From Air and Plastic Waste-Powered Only by the Sun and Photosynthesis
Cambridge researchers capture CO2 directly from the air and make clean, sustainable fuels using just the energy from the sun.
Are There Any Environmentally-Friendly Air Conditioners Out There? (Some Good News)
Reprinted via EarthTalk®, From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Are there any environmentally friendly air conditioners out there? Traditional air conditioning units consume significant amounts of energy and rely heavily on refrigerants that contribute to global warming. The good news is that there are several environmentally-friendly air conditioning options available today. One […]
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