Science / Environment / Energy

This Market Business News category includes all of our articles that are related to science or the environment. This includes research projects in science and events that have an impact on the environment (be it beneficial or detrimental). This page is where you will find information on what is happening in the renewable energy industry, news to do with the electric or hybrid vehicle market, and information about electricity consumption, etc.

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Ørsted A/S and TEPCO to work together on offshore wind projects

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Ørsted A/S and TEPCO (Tokyo Electric Power Company Holdings, Inc.) have signed a memorandum of understanding. The two companies will work jointly on offshore...
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Bacteria help create water filter that kills other bacteria

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Researchers used a traitor bacterium to help them build a graphene water filter that destroys other bacteria. They say that their new water filter...
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Melbourne today powered by 100% renewable energy

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The City of Melbourne is the first major city in Australia to be 100% powered by renewable energy. Fourteen members of the city's leading...
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FPL plans to install 30 million solar panels by 2030 in Florida

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FPL has announced a '30-by-30' plan to install over 30 million solar panels in Florida by 2030. FPL (Florida Power & Light Company), based...
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Atomic-scale capillaries block flow of smallest ions, thanks to graphene

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Scientists have managed to make artificial channels the size of just one atom for the first time. The new capillaries are very similar to...
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Researchers identify electricity-producing bacteria using new technique

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A team of researchers has developed a technique that identifies electricity-producing bacteria. They screen the microbes with a new microfluidic process. The scientists say...
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Plant immunity map could help breed more resilient crops

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Scientists have mapped the molecular pathways of plant immunity. The breakthrough could help to breed crops that resist pests and diseases more effectively. When...
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Canada’s first geothermal facility gets Government support

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The Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, announced his support for the country's first geothermal facility. The Government says it is taking strong steps...
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EU Commission approves biomass energy support scheme in Portugal

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The European Commission has approved a €320 million scheme to support biomass energy installations in Portugal. The installations will be near forests that are...
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Wind energy companies move to protect wildlife, USA

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In December's biannual meeting at Saint Paul, Minn., the USA's leading wind energy companies announced a new Wind Wildlife Research Fund. More than two...