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MIT Researchers Develop Nature-Based Filtration Material to Combat Water Contamination

Water contamination by the chemicals used in today's technology is a rapidly growing problem globally. A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control found that 98 percent of people tested had detectable levels of PFAS, a family of particularly long-lasting compounds also known as "forever chemicals," in their bloodstream.

10 Sep 2024

Researchers Unveil Potential of Fungus N. intermedia to Upcycle Food Waste

Researchers have explored Neurospora intermedia (N. intermedia), a filamentous fungus, as a way of converting food and agricultural by-products into a nutritious and sustainable food source.

4 Sep 2024

Beam Global’s Solar-Powered EV Charging Systems Support Pueblo’s Green Energy Goals

Beam Global, a leading provider of innovative and sustainable infrastructure solutions for the electrification of transportation and energy security, announced the City of Pueblo, Colorado has deployed Beam Global EV ARC™ off-grid, solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging systems for use both by the general public and city fleets.

29 Aug 2024

The social impact of AIMPLAS was calculated at 686 million euros in 2023 and its carbon footprint was reduced by 74%

For the fifth consecutive year, the Plastics Technology Centre presented its sustainability report in which it takes stock of its activity in 2023 in accordance with GRI standards. Image Credit: AIMPLAS The report hi...

From AIMPLAS 27 Aug 2024

Solar Concentrators Improve Photocatalytic Wastewater Treatment Efficiency

A recent review article published in the journal Energies comprehensively explored how solar concentrators can enhance the efficiency of photocatalytic wastewater treatment.

20 Aug 2024

Sea Container Pilot Plant Transforms CO2 into Useful Materials

A pilot facility in Espoo, Finland, has been established by VTT, LUT University, and other companies to convert captured carbon dioxide into compounds that can replace fossil raw materials in chemicals and plastic products.

19 Aug 2024

Study Helps Optimize EV Charging Stations with Integrated PV Forecasting

A recent study published in the journal Forecasting comprehensively explored how the accuracy of photovoltaic (PV) and electric vehicle (EV) load forecasts affects the operating costs of a microgrid-based EV charging sta...

12 Aug 2024

Innovative MIT Spinout Creates Sustainable Cement with Zero CO2 Emissions

While today's cement is made through extremely high temperatures in a kiln, ancient Romans didn't have that option. Still, anyone who's been to Rome recently will tell you that ancient cement seems to have held up just fine.

9 Aug 2024

Context Labs’ Platform Aims to Combat Greenwashing with Advanced Verification Tools

Context Labs, led by Dan Harple SM ’13, uses AI-enabled data analytics and verification to help companies measure their true greenhouse emissions and document reductions.

8 Aug 2024

Rutgers Secures $16M for Climate Resilience Projects in New Jersey’s Coastal Cities

Rutgers University researchers will lead several components of a $72.5 million federal initiative to fortify New Jersey's coast against climate change and extreme weather events. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded the grant to the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection for the Building a Climate Ready New Jersey program.

7 Aug 2024