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Satellite Vu Signs Second SpaceX Launch Contract to Accelerate Deployment of Thermal Monitoring Capabilities from Space

British Earth Observation company, Satellite Vu has signed a second SpaceX launch contract for their second satellite, doubling their thermal data collection capacity, faster than planned, amidst rising climate concerns.

From SatVu 22 Sep 2022

Amazon Announces 71 New Renewable Energy Projects Globally, Including Firsts in Brazil, India, and Poland

Amazon announced that it is expanding its renewable energy portfolio globally, with an additional 2.7 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy capacity across 71 new renewable energy projects.

22 Sep 2022

Destination IAA: Cummins Unveils New Technology for Zero-Emissions Power Solutions

Cummins Inc. is showcasing its platform of zero-emissions technologies this week at the IAA Transportation show, the world's largest mobility show, in Hannover, Germany.

From Cummins Inc. 22 Sep 2022

Novel Eco-Friendly Alternative to Conventional Cooling Systems

Researchers at MIT have developed a sophisticated eco-friendly solution in a system that utilizes passive cooling to preserve food crops and support traditional air conditioners in buildings. The system does not need an active power supply and requires only a small amount of water to enable it to run.

22 Sep 2022

Green Policy Incentives can Help Reduce Carbon Footprints of Cryptocurrency Mining Operations

In the wake of a new White House report on the climate implications of energy-hogging cryptocurrency mining, Cornell University research suggests that green policy incentives for carbon capture and renewable energy should help such mining operations reduce their carbon footprints.

20 Sep 2022

A New Strategy for Farm Productivity and Climate-Change

According to the most recent Diverfarming project study, planting perennial crops boosts soil carbon sequestration and lowers greenhouse gas emissions.

15 Sep 2022

New Model Will Help the Shift to Low-Carbon Energy

Researchers have developed a new model to reframe the shift to low-carbon energy.

15 Sep 2022

Speeding Up the Transition to Electric Vehicles

Researchers from UNSW Sydney have designed a high-speed magnetically driven motor that could reduce the dependency on rare earth materials in EV manufacturing and increase the driving range of EVs.

14 Sep 2022

A Decarbonized Energy Platform Could Save Trillions

New research demonstrates that a shift to approximately 100% clean energy by 2050 translates to lower energy system costs than a fossil fuel system while simultaneously delivering more energy to the international economy and increasing energy access to more people worldwide.

14 Sep 2022

High-Performing Low-Cost Water Filtration Systems

High-performing water filtration systems, which are essential for reducing water shortages, can also lower costs and energy usage, according to a recent study from Northwestern University.

13 Sep 2022