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Smaller Hydropower Plants are More Responsible for River Fragmentation than Larger Projects

The development of small hydropower dams is widespread throughout Brazil and elsewhere in the world, vastly overshadowing large hydropower projects. The proliferation of these smaller dams is a response to growing energy and security needs.

28 Jan 2021

New ABB Emission Monitoring Solution Helps the Maritime Industry Achieve Decarbonization Targets

The launch of ABB’s CEMcaptain will help shipping comply with the sulphur emission regulations that were enforced in 2020, and keep in check their CO2 footprint.

From ABB Measurement & Analytics 28 Jan 2021

The Ministry of Energy and ACWA Power Achieve Momentous Milestones as Uzbekistan Enhances its Clean Energy Capacity

Following agreements signed in March 2020, cooperation between the Uzbekistan Ministry of Energy, the Ministry of Investments and Foreign Trade, and ACWA Power has led to three major milestones in the development of power projects to enable Uzbekistan’s ambitious energy transformation plan and increase energy capacity by 2500 MW.

27 Jan 2021

OHIO Professor Receives $1 Million in Grants to Develop Sustainable Construction Materials

The U.S. Department of Energy recently announced $8.7 million in awards to "Develop Emerging Carbon-Based Building and Construction Materials," with OHIO's Jason Trembly receiving two $500,000 grants for two separate projects focused on addressing climate change and sustainability issues surrounding construction and infrastructure.

25 Jan 2021

International Collaboration Receives EU Grant to Produce Green Ammonia

Horizon 2020—the EU framework programme for research and innovation— will grant DKK 21 million to a new international collaboration to explore new ways of creating green ammonia.

25 Jan 2021

Teijin Establishes Europe Sustainable Technology Innovation Center

Teijin Limited announced today that it has established the European Sustainable Technology Innovation Center (ESTIC) in Arnhem, Netherlands as a research and development facility tasked with developing technologies for a more sustainable world.

From Teijin Limited 21 Jan 2021

LG Chem to Seek Innovative Ideas for Sustainable Technologies Worldwide Through 3rd Global Innovation Contest

LG Chem announced on 20th January that it will host the 3rd Global Innovation Contest (GIC) for leading universities and research institutions worldwide.

21 Jan 2021

New Type of Aerogel Turns Air into Drinking Water

Some say future wars will be fought over water, and a billion people around the world are already struggling to find enough water to live.

20 Jan 2021

Orkney to Become Sustainable Aviation Test Environment

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL) has embarked on a £3.7 million project to develop a sustainable aviation programme that could transform short flight travel between remote communities.

20 Jan 2021

Is Human Activity Creating a Breeding Ground for Pandemics?

Research led by The University of Western Australia has revealed that climate change, environmental degradation of land and human activity are creating a breeding ground for viruses such as COVID-19 and there may be an even deadlier pandemic on the horizon.

20 Jan 2021