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Kites Could Soon be a Green Energy Source Based on Wind Tunnel Tests

The use of kites to trap wind energy and convert it into inexpensive “green” electricity could soon be within reach, with EPSRC-sponsored research at Imperial College London playing a vital role in facilitating this feat.

13 Jun 2019

CEA-Leti Announces Smart-Farm Project to Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions & Boost Farming Efficiency

Leti, a research institute of CEA Tech, today announced a new European Commission smart-farming project that will deliver real-time data on soil conditions.

From CEA-Leti 13 Jun 2019

Researchers Create Microorganism for Algae Biomass to Produce Biofuel and Biochemical

Biorefinery technology uses biomass as a feedstock and changes it to energy and other useful by-products. It is gaining attention as an eco-friendly and sustainable technology to overcome the issue of fossil fuel depletion.

12 Jun 2019

Researchers Develop Hybrid Technology Optiverter that is Environmentally Friendly and Sustainable

The entire world is eventually advancing toward a more sustainable lifestyle. Changes in the present lifestyle and introduction of new, more sustainable solutions in daily consumption are needed for the sustainability of the environment.

12 Jun 2019

New Sandia Study on Understanding Old Data to Create Cleaner Engines

A study led by Sandia National Laboratories has revealed new insights regarding how to understand and finally control the chemistry of ignition behavior and pollutant development.

11 Jun 2019

Researchers Develop Methods to Quickly and Inexpensively Detect Natural Gas Leaks

Natural gas flowing through pipelines from wells to stovetops is susceptible to leakage, endangering the safety and health of humans as well as the planet’s health.

10 Jun 2019

Green Polymer Cleans Toxic Firefighting Foams

The problem of cleaning up toxic polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) pollution – commonly used in non-stick and protective coatings, lubricants and aviation fire-fighting foams – has been solved through the discovery of a new low-cost, safe and environmentally friendly method that removes PFAS from water.

10 Jun 2019

A New Greener and More Economical Desalination Technology

People are aware that disproportionate consumption, industrial activity, and growth in the worldwide population are some of the issues threatening access to drinking water for an increasing proportion of people worldwide.

3 Jun 2019

Study Reveals CO2 can be a Better Fracking Fluid than Water

Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and China University of Petroleum (Beijing) have reported that CO2 could be a better hydraulic fracturing (fracking) fluid compared to water. Their study, reported on May 30th, 2019, in Joule, could lead to a more environment-friendly form of fracking that can facilitate a dual method of capturing and storing atmospheric CO2.

31 May 2019

IASS Experts Believe Democratic Engagement Will Revive Climate Change Goals

When the Paris Climate Agreement was adopted in 2015, expectation was high. Under the agreement, nations pledged to maintain global warming well below 2 °C.

31 May 2019