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Scotland’s Most Powerful EV Charging Hub Goes Live in Dundee

The most powerful electric vehicle (EV) charging hub in Scotland, installed by SSE, has been officially opened today (Thursday 11th July) by Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Fiona Hyslop.

From SSE Energy Solutions 12 Jul 2024

Helping Climate by Reducing Farm Nitrous Oxide

A research team from the University of Sheffield’s Leverhulme Centre for Climate Change Mitigation used a cutting-edge earth system model to simulate the effects of reducing N2O emissions, using fertilizers with nitrification inhibitors and enhanced rock weathering, across two different climate scenarios, both of which followed international agreements to protect the ozone layer.

11 Jul 2024

Developing an Eco-Friendly Method to Extract Europium from Waste

Researchers at ETH are creating a nature-inspired technique that effectively recovers europium from outdated fluorescent lights.

10 Jul 2024

Innovative Turf Technology Offers Cooling and Flood Control Solutions

When summer temperatures soar in the city, sports fields with artificial turf can become dangerously hot, posing health risks.

10 Jul 2024

Ultrafast Carbon Capture with Eco-Friendly Hydrates

Researchers have created a novel method of storing carbon taken from the atmosphere that operates far more quickly than existing techniques and does not require hazardous chemical accelerants.

9 Jul 2024

Unlocking the Power of Waste Methane to Decarbonize UK Transport

British climate technology could revolutionize the transport industry by turning methane from wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion plants into clean hydrogen and graphene—two materials critical to decarbonizing the transport sector.

9 Jul 2024

Breakthrough Study Enhances Bioethanol Production Efficiency

A new, breakthrough study has found a way to enhance the efficiency of bioethanol production.

9 Jul 2024

Biodegradable Bioplastics from Food Waste: Virginia Tech's Sustainable Solution

Extraordinary amounts of energy, water, and capital are put into food systems. However, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States.

9 Jul 2024

Study Identifies Sites for Wind Energy to Boost Renewable Power in Bangladesh

In a recent article published in the journal Energy Reports, researchers from Bangladesh conducted a comprehensive assessment of the country's wind energy potential. Bangladesh faces energy issues like many developing countries driven by population growth and economic expansion.

By Muhammad Osama 9 Jul 2024

Parker Announces the Launch of the Environmentally Friendly Hyperchill Plus-E Low GWP Process Water Chillers

Parker Hannifin, the global leader of motion and control technologies, announces the launch of its Hyperchill Plus-E, a new eco-friendly industrial process chiller used in HVAC & Refrigeration, Industrial Manufacturing Equipment, Life Science, Oil and Gas and Power Generation & Renewable Energy applications.

From Parker Hannifin 9 Jul 2024

Biomass-Derived BCN Nanosheets Boost Hydrogen Production

Researchers have introduced a sustainable method for synthesizing boron carbonitride (BCN) nanosheets from biomass, which serve as photocatalysts for hydrogen production.

By Muhammad Osama 8 Jul 2024

Lithium-Ion Batteries a Growing Source of PFAS Pollution

The use of a novel sub-class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in lithium-ion batteries is polluting air and water, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Communications.

8 Jul 2024

Optimizing Irrigation Practices with Solar

In a recent study published in the journal Renewable Energy, researchers from the University of Cordoba explained the remedies for the struggles faced in agriculture by using solar energy which is comparatively economical and environmentally friendly.

4 Jul 2024

Three-Step Technique Achieves High Efficiency in Battery Metal Recycling

In a recent study published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Canadian researchers conducted a novel method for the extraction and separation of metals from spent alkaline batteries, providing a promising approach for the effective recycling of essential materials.

4 Jul 2024

Lhyfe and Fives Offer a Complete Solution for Decarbonizing Industrial Combustion Processes Using Green Hydrogen

Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen, and Fives, a world leader in industrial combustion, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to provide a complete decarbonized offer for industry, from hydrogen production to combustion.

From Lhyfe 4 Jul 2024