Worldwide carbon emissions slackened in 2012
According to a new report, worldwide carbon emissions slackened for the first time in 2012, raising the question - might this be the start...
Scientists develop new sustainable material for carbon dioxide capture
A team of Swedish scientists have developed a new sustainable material for carbon dioxide capture with a high capture rate and low operating costs.
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Paris climate change summit in a city in a state of emergency
The Paris climate change summit will take place from November 30th to December 11th in a city which is reeling from the November 13th...
Transportation network companies linked to higher traffic congestion, study finds
According to a recent study, titled ‘Do transportation network companies decrease or increase congestion?’, transportation network companies (TNCs), such as Lyft and Uber, were...
Perovskite solar cells: Scientist enhance performance of next generation technology
Perovskite solar cells are a new technology with great commercial appeal. You can print them on film and they promise to be cheaper than...
UK offshore wind to provide 30% of country’s energy by 2030 under new deal
The UK government unveiled plans to ensure that 30% of the country’s electricity comes from offshore wind farms by 2030 under a new joint...
MGE wind farm near Saratoga, Iowa is operational
The MGE 66 MW wind farm near Saratoga in Iowa is now operational. MGE (Madison Gas and Electric) is a primary subsidiary of MGE...
Wind energy generation hit new record in February in UK
Wind energy generation in the UK hit a new record in February 2019. According to the National Grid, wind energy generation reached 15.32 gigawatts...
Promising geothermal energy potential in South West England
The geothermal energy potential from Cornwall's heat-producing granite is promising, says the University of Exeter. Scientists will examine granite from Cornwall as part of...
Deep learning techniques boost understanding of climate and Earth systems
German scientists showed that deep learning techniques could significantly improve our understanding of Earth systems and climate. Deep learning's potential has so far been...