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Robots Could Help the World to Shift More Quickly from Fossil Fuels to Green Renewables

A 'cyber-leaf' designed and assembled using robots could help the world transition more quickly from climate change-inducing fossil fuels to green renewables, according to a new Cambridge study.

21 Mar 2022

Major Wildfires Destroy the Stratospheric Ozone

According to a new study, wildfire smoke depletes the ozone layer. Researchers warn that as the frequency of major fires increases as a result of climate change, more harmful ultraviolet radiation from the sun will reach the ground.

18 Mar 2022

Researchers Develop Optimizer Tool to Maximize Solar-Powered Cooling Systems

Solar-powered adsorption cooling systems (SACS) have garnered attention as a renewable energy technology which could offer clean electricity for air conditioning and refrigeration while gradually lowering electric grid demand. However, these systems are inefficient in terms of energy use.

16 Mar 2022

Solar Protocol Aims to Spotlight How Transglobal Data Trafficking Drives Climate Change

The energy requirements of the Internet, the devices and systems using it and the servers that support it are responsible for greenhouse gas emissions equal to that of the global airline industry, and this carbon cost is growing rapidly with the expansion of blockchain-enabled transactions: The carbon footprint of a single Ethereum transaction is equivalent to nearly 329,000 credit card transactions.

16 Mar 2022

Researchers Develop a Waterless Cleaning Method to Remove Dust on Solar Installations

A new cleaning method could remove dust on solar installations in water-limited regions, improving overall efficiency.

14 Mar 2022

Private Investment in Solar Energy Development Makes California More Vulnerable to Climate Extremes

California is a national leader in renewable energy development. But energy systems development is driven more by financial considerations than environmental ones, leaving customers more vulnerable to the effects of climate change, a University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign researcher determined.

10 Mar 2022

Novel Design of a Solar Cooking System Enables Sustainable Cooking

According to a new study, a new design for a solar cooking system could help rural communities prepare food more sustainably. The materials used in this system are easily accessible for individuals in places where there are few options apart from burning wood or coal.

9 Mar 2022