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Detroit, Varanasi and Venice Chosen for Toyota's Sustainable Cities Challenge

Detroit, Varanasi and Venice have been selected to host innovation challenges as part of the Toyota Mobility Foundation’s Sustainable Cities Challenge.

29 May 2024

Strategies to Guide the Global Road Transport Sector Toward Carbon Neutrality

The push for carbon neutrality in the transportation sector is driving significant research and development (R&D) across the globe. A new study provides a comprehensive analysis of the distinct national strategies and R&D organizational paradigms aimed at achieving carbon neutrality in road transport.

28 May 2024

Study Shows New Path for CO2 Recycling

A costly step in the process of taking carbon dioxide emissions and converting them into useful products such as biofuels and pharmaceuticals may not be necessary, according to University of Michigan researchers.

27 May 2024

Optimizing Hybrid Renewable Energy for Off-Grid Communities

In a recent study published in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers presented a comprehensive analysis of various hybrid renewable energy system (HRES) configurations for powering rural communities in Ethiopia.

24 May 2024

2024 Carbon Capture Innovation Prize: A New Research Competition

Singapore [18 April, 2024] - Surface Measurement Systems is thrilled to announce the launch of the 2024 Carbon Capture Innovation Prize, a prestigious competition designed to accelerate research in the field of carbon ca...

From Surface Measurement Systems Ltd 22 May 2024

Newcastle City Council and SSE Energy Solutions Collaborate to Drive Net Zero Innovation and Job Creation

SSE Energy Solutions has announced its intention to establish a regional headquarters in Newcastle, as part of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing decarbonisation, innovation and job creation initiatives across the city.

From SSE Energy Solutions 22 May 2024

Tesla Valves Enhance Photovoltaic/Thermal Performance

Researchers have proposed a photovoltaic/thermal (PV/T) system that uses a Tesla valve to enhance heat transfer and energy efficiency.

21 May 2024

Unlocking Individual Power: How Lifestyle Choices Impact Carbon Footprints

A recent article outlines a novel approach to understanding and reducing personal carbon emissions. By comparing daily energy use to food consumption and transportations, researchers provide clear strategies for individuals to reduce their carbon footprint effectively.

20 May 2024

Catalysis Unlocks Sustainable Feedstocks for Chemicals

In recent research published in the journal OneEarth, scientists from Griffith University proposed the use of catalysis to transform waste into resources, creating a cleaner and more resilient chemical industry.

20 May 2024

Aramco and Spiritus to Advance Direct Air Capture Technology, Investment by Aramco Ventures

Spiritus, the climate tech company pioneering cost-effective solutions for scalable direct-air-capture (DAC) of carbon removal, today entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Aramco, one of the world’s leading global energy and chemicals companies, and has additionally announced that it received an equity investment in the company in November 2023, from Aramco Ventures.

From Spiritus Technologies, PBC 20 May 2024