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Carbon Capture: Decarbonizing the Chemical Industry

Researchers at Northwestern University (NU) have been working in collaboration with international partners to find ways to capture carbon and produce acetic acid out of carbon monoxide.

5 May 2023

Is Radiology the Key to a More Sustainable Healthcare System?

The health care system is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions.

19 Apr 2023

SLAC-Stanford Battery Center to Aid Sustainable Energy Transition

The Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and Stanford University has announced the launch of a new joint battery center at SLAC.

14 Apr 2023

Closing the Gap Between Climate Economics and Research

Climate change has severe environmental and human consequences, and it is a big threat to economic stability. A new report examines cutting-edge, integrated research that supports the economic case for strong near-term climate action.

24 Mar 2023

Strategic Mitigation: Minimizing the Environmental Impact of Electric Vehicles

In recent years, the increasing presence of electric vehicles (EVs) on roads worldwide has coincided with the rapid expansion of the emerging EV market, which is projected to continue growing in the coming decade. Ima...

17 Mar 2023

Rolls-Royce - Modernizing Green Aviation

Rolls-Royce has established an innovative solution to increase fuel efficiency and flight range while reducing emissions in unburned hydrocarbons and nitrogen oxides and maintenance costs.

From Rolls-Royce International Limited 3 Mar 2023

Direct Seawater-to-Hydrogen Production Without Desalination

In an important step towards a commercially viable green hydrogen industry, researchers have created a less expensive and more energy-efficient method of producing hydrogen straight from saltwater.

15 Feb 2023

Boosting Green Aviation with Hydrogen-Electric Engines

ZeroAvia, a British/American aerospace company founded in 2018, has recently made aviation history by flying a 19-seat Dornier 228 test aircraft powered by a hydrogen-electric engine.

From ZeroAvia 26 Jan 2023

Steel Users to Gear Up for Limited Steel Supply

According to a new study focusing on the Japanese steel industry, if people are committed to achieving zero emissions, the world must be ready for a scenario in which the amount of steel produced is reduced.

23 Jan 2023

Fujitsu and Teijin Start Joint Trials with V Frames and Advanced Bikes to Enhance Environmental Value of Recycled Carbon Fiber Used in the Manufacturing Process of Bicycle Frames

Fujitsu Limited and Teijin Limited today announced the launch of a joint project running from January to March 2023 to enhance the environmental value of recycled resources in the production of bicycle frames together with V Frames GmbH, a German manufacturer and distributor of carbon fiber reinforced plastic bicycle frames, and E Bike Advanced Technologies GmbH, a German manufacturer of bicycles.

19 Jan 2023