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Baking Soda Filled Microcapsules Capture CO2 Emissions Effectively

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 6, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 6, 20190956

Coal and natural gas are still a major staple in the world’s energy supply. These elements release CO2 into the atmosphere. It is an ongoing battle to find a way to reverse this effect through

Sustainability

Chinese Government Plans Large-Scale Subsidy-Free Wind & Solar

Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 6, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenFebruary 6, 20190693

China’s solar sector had a tumultuous year in the renewable energy industry. To counter this, the Central Government has laid out plans to drive the development of subsidy-free wind and solar projects across the country

Environment Innovation Sustainability

This Solar-Powered Car Breaks World Record Crossing Australia In Under 1 Week

Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 26, 2019February 3, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 26, 2019February 3, 2019096

There is a bright future for cars thanks to advancements in the solar-powered vehicle industry constantly developing. Of course, all of that wouldn’t even be possible without the tremendous advancements in photovoltaic technology, which have

Environment Sustainability

Spain Has A Plan For 100% Renewable Energy By 2050

Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 17, 2019February 3, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 17, 2019February 3, 20190304

Yet another country is launching an ambitious plan to transition 100% to renewable energy – Spain! The country says it will switch its electricity system entirely to renewable sources by 2050 and completely decarbonize its

Environment Sustainability

Renewable Energy Has Finally Overtaken Fossil Fuels In The UK

Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 13, 2019February 3, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 13, 2019February 3, 20190102

The UK has reached a green milestone to be celebrated. Renewable energy there has tripled in the past five years. Now, for the first time in history, it has overtaken the amount of energy generated

Environment Innovation Sustainability Technology

O-Wind Turbine: A Way For Anyone To Harness Wind Energy From Any Direction

Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 4, 2019February 3, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenJanuary 4, 2019February 3, 2019031

For sustainable energy to really become the norm, it has to become more convenient and affordable so that anyone, anywhere can set up a system personally. At the moment, it is almost impossible for someone

Environment Sustainability

Puerto Rico Converting To 100% Renewable Energy

Andrea D. SteffenDecember 2, 2018February 4, 2019

by Andrea D. SteffenDecember 2, 2018February 4, 2019033

Something good came out of Hurricane Maria striking Puerto Rico. It inspired the government to take action about converting to renewable energy. Even before the storm, there was debate about switching to renewables since the

Sustainability Technology

Tesla Motors and Superchargers to launch in India this summer 2017

Shibani PunekarFebruary 27, 2017February 4, 2019

by Shibani PunekarFebruary 27, 2017February 4, 2019023

Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla Motors has stated in response to a twitter post that he hopes Tesla motors will enter India this summer. @goel_ishan Hoping for summer this year — Elon Musk (@elonmusk) 7

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Startup Uses Particle Acceleration to Make Solar Panels Cheaper

Joseph KennedyFebruary 27, 2017February 4, 2019

by Joseph KennedyFebruary 27, 2017February 4, 2019016

A US startup backed by Bill Nye has promised to make solar panels 60% cheaper to manufacturers by using particle acceleration to slice microscopically thin silicon wafers. As well as this, their methods appear to

Environment Innovation Sustainability

Hanging turbines under bridges could power 500 homes

Aaron JacksonAugust 8, 2015February 4, 2019

by Aaron JacksonAugust 8, 2015February 4, 20192 41

Researchers from Spain and the UK have used computer modelling to show for the first time that hanging wind turbines below tall bridges can be a viable way to harvest sustainable electricity. Just one installation would