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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Promising geothermal energy potential in South West England

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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...
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Renewable energy growth in USA to continue in 2019, says Deloitte

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According to Deloitte, the fundamental drivers of renewable energy growth last year are likely to continue this year in the US. Deloitte's report - '2019...
Virgin Galactic Makes Space for Second Time in Ten Weeks with Three On Board

Virgin Galactic sends first test passenger to space aboard VSS Unity

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Virgin Galactic sent its first test passenger to the edge of space aboard the SpaceShipTwo VSS Unity on Friday, a major milestone for space...
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Wind energy represented 14% of the EU’s electricity mix in 2018

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In 2018, wind energy represented 14% of the European Union's electricity mix. In 2017, the proportion was 12%, according to WindEurope. Wind energy in 2018...
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Amazon aims to make half of shipments carbon-neutral by 2030

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Amazon wants to cut its carbon footprint by making half of its shipments carbon-neutral by 2030 as part of a new initiative the tech...
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Acciona wind farm helps power Viva Energy oil refinery, Australia

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Spanish company Acciona S.A. is helping power Australia's Viva Energy Group's oil refinery with wind energy. The two companies have entered into a power...
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Hornsea 1, world’s largest offshore wind farm, generates electricity

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Hornsea 1, the world's largest offshore wind farm project, is now generating electricity. Engineers have installed the first turbine, which is generating power. When...
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Canadian Solar wins three solar power contracts with Alberta Government

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Canadian Solar Inc. has won three solar power contracts with the Ministry of Infrastructure of Alberta, Canada. The contracts amount to 94 MWp (megawatts)...
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Graphene-based wearable prototypes at the Mobile World Congress

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The number of different graphene-based wearable prototypes emerging today is growing rapidly. The Graphene Pavilion is returning to the MWC (Mobile World Congress) with more...
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More frequent high-tide flooding can hurt coastal economies

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Coastal communities suffer economically from frequent high-tide flooding and the impact is expected to worsen as sea levels rise, making them more frequent. Researchers...