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Energy-Efficient Systems for Cooling and Dehumidifying Indoor Spaces

Analysis points the way to energy-efficient systems that take a location-specific approach to cooling and dehumidifying places where people live and work.

12 Jul 2018

Asian Residents Exposed to More Air Pollution than Americans or Europeans

A World Health Organization report states thatalmost 88% of premature deaths in low- and middle-income countries in Asia can be linked to air pollution.

12 Jul 2018

Black Carbon Crucial in Mitigating Global Climate Change

The majority of carbon emanating from fossil fuel combustion and wildfires is quickly released into the air as carbon dioxide.

10 Jul 2018

Study Shows Stormwater Ponds are not a Major Source of Greenhouse Gas Emissions

According to a new Duke University-led study, storm water retention ponds, an ever-present feature in developed landscapes globally, are not a major source of climate-warming nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions.

10 Jul 2018

ET Energy Begins Construction of Two Solar Projects in Chile

ET Energy is a global leading energy solutions provider. With innovative solar technologies and tailored financial solutions, ET Energy provides professional one-stop solutions across the entire solar power plant lifecycle including development, financing, engineering, procurement, construction, and operations & maintenance.

9 Jul 2018

Survey Shows Clear Intentions to Switch to Clean Energy in the US

On July 6, 2018, Swytch, a blockchain-based clean energy incentive, declared the outcomes of an innovative study that shows Americans throughout the country, from the National Rifle Association (NRA) to Greenpeace, are in favor of renewable energy.

9 Jul 2018

Researchers Use Numerical Simulation to Characterize Origins of Haze Pollution

Haze pollution is the combined effect of regional transport, chemical reactions, and emissions under unfavorable climatic conditions. Understanding the mechanisms underlying haze formation can be fortified through the use of numerical simulation. Consequently, policymakers could be benefited and efficient control strategies should materialize.

27 Jun 2018

New Enzyme-Based Method for Accelerating Biofuel Production

Imperial researchers have improved the process of using biology to create products such as fuels, medicines, plastics, and cosmetics.

26 Jun 2018

Mere Cleaning of Energy Supply Not Sufficient to Achieve Paris Agreement Goals

Fossil fuels are used for Transporting goods, manufacturing products, and heating buildings. The authors of a new study have stated that the lack of critical change at present in these sectors will lead to a “lock-in” of increased emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) for several decades.

26 Jun 2018