Energy and the Environment News
November 3, 2024
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Nov. 1, 2024 Despite ongoing efforts to curb CO2 emissions with electric and hybrid vehicles, other forms of transportation remain significant contributors of greenhouse gases. To address this issue, old technologies are being revamped to make them greener, such ...
Oct. 29, 2024 Approximately 50 percent of global final energy consumption is dedicated to heating. Yet, the utilization of solar power in this sector remains relatively low compared to fossil energy sources. An inherent problem limiting the widespread usage of ...
Oct. 29, 2024 Researchers have developed an electrochemical reactor that has the potential to drastically reduce energy consumption and cost for direct air ...
Oct. 23, 2024 A type of prototype water harvester promises to be simpler and more efficient than traditional variations of the device at pulling drinking water from the ...
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Oct. 25, 2024 - DGIST, KAIST, and Korea University collaborated to develop a three-dimensional device with reversible heating/cooling based on the thermal ...
Oct. 24, 2024 By using a water-splitting system with an aqueous electrolyte, this system is expected to block fire risks and enable stable hydrogen ...
Oct. 24, 2024 Lithium-sulfur batteries have never lived up to their potential as the next generation of renewable batteries for electric vehicles and other devices. But mechanical engineers have now found a way to ...
Oct. 23, 2024 A team of researchers developed a thermoelectric material that can be used in wearable devices, such as smart clothing, and while maintaining stable ...
Oct. 23, 2024 A multidisciplinary research group has formulated new protective coatings to allow turbine engines to run hotter -- with potential dividends for the environment and ...
Oct. 23, 2024 Photosynthesis, the chemical reaction that enables almost all life on Earth, is extremely inefficient at capturing energy -- only around 1% of light ...
Oct. 17, 2024 Researchers have unveiled a pioneering method for the efficient combustion of biofuels, using a revolutionary Swirl Burst (SB) injector to burn glycerol/methanol blends with near-zero emissions. This ...
Oct. 17, 2024 Imagine tires that charge a vehicle as it drives, streetlights powered by the rumble of traffic, or skyscrapers that generate electricity as the ...
Oct. 15, 2024 A new study suggests that large-scale adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) could lead to significant population-level health benefits. The research ...
Oct. 14, 2024 From brighter TV screens to better medical diagnostics and more efficient solar panels, new research has discovered how to make more molecules stick to the surface of tiny nanocrystals, in a ...
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Oct. 10, 2024 When lightning cracks on Earth, especially high-energy electrons may fall out of Earth's inner radiation belt, according to a new study -- an electron 'rain' that could threaten ...
Oct. 9, 2024 Researchers have discovered new understanding of bacterial photosynthesis. Using cutting-edge techniques, investigators have unveiled intricate detailed images of the key photosynthetic protein ...
Oct. 8, 2024 A circular bioeconomy that reduces and recycles waste, transitions away from fossil fuels to renewable bio-based alternatives, and regenerates natural systems is critical for feeding and fueling the ...
Oct. 8, 2024 Engineers built a solar-powered desalination system that produces large quantities of clean water despite variations in sunlight throughout the day. Because it requires no extra batteries, it offers ...
Oct. 8, 2024 A new paper details how China faces numerous political, economic and technological obstacles as it tries to transition away from coal while balancing the need to combat climate change with the need ...
Oct. 3, 2024 Government subsidies for business practices and processes should be approached with caution, even when they seem to be environmentally friendly, writes a group of scientists and economists. They ...
Oct. 3, 2024 Researchers have discovered inorganic nanostructures surrounding deep-ocean hydrothermal vents that are strikingly similar to molecules that make life as we know it possible. These nanostructures are ...
Oct. 1, 2024 Discerning whether a nuclear reactor is being used to also create material for nuclear weapons is difficult, but capturing and analyzing antimatter particles has shown promise for monitoring what ...
Oct. 1, 2024 As many as 249 lives could have been saved in London during the 2018 record-setting hot summer had the city widely adopted cool roofs, estimates a new ...
Oct. 1, 2024 The high cost of installing heat pumps for home heating could slow down people widely adopting the technology and leave government targets missed, research ...
Sep. 30, 2024 To help speed decarbonization, state regulators should reconceive of gas and electric utilities as serving the same purpose, according to a new report. Without coordinated action, the energy ...
Sep. 27, 2024 Scientists combined innovative drone technology and boat-based surveys to map out the complex tidal flows encountered by the world's most powerful tidal turbine -- Orbital Marine Power's ...
Sep. 27, 2024 As power grids rely more on renewable energy sources like wind and solar, balancing energy supply and demand becomes more challenging. A new analysis shows how water systems, such as desalination ...
Sep. 26, 2024 Scientists successfully tested a new way to produce sustainable jet fuel from lignin-based agricultural waste. The team's research demonstrated a continuous process that directly converts lignin ...
Sep. 24, 2024 A mysterious type of iron-rich magma entombed within extinct volcanoes is likely abundant with rare earth elements and could offer a new way to source these in-demand metals, according to new ...
Sep. 24, 2024 Researchers have found a way to use a component of glycerol to produce bio-based ...
Sep. 24, 2024 Ammonia (NH3) can be decomposed to produce hydrogen gas without releasing CO2. The ease of transport and high hydrogen density make it valuable for the green energy industry. A drawback of using NH3 ...
Sep. 23, 2024 A research team has developed a low-cost iron chloride cathode for all-solid-state lithium-ion batteries, which could significantly reduce costs and improve performance for electric vehicles and ...
Sep. 20, 2024 Researchers used a detailed mathematical model to demonstrate that the construction sector in the UK and Europe could almost eliminate its carbon emissions by 2060. This could be achieved through ...
Sep. 18, 2024 A study lays out a wide range of options available to cost-effectively eliminate greenhouse gas production from the energy system in the United States by 2050. The findings give policymakers and ...
Thursday, October 10, 2024
Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- Transition to a Circular Bioeconomy Requires Getting Prices Right
- Solar-Powered Desalination System Requires No Extra Batteries
- Despite Progress, China Remains Tethered to Coal as Climate Change Pressures Mount
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- Green Subsidies May Have Hidden Costs, Experts Warn
- Nanostructures in the Deep Ocean Floor Hint at Life's Origin
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- Using Antimatter to Detect Nuclear Radiation
- Cool Roofs Could Have Saved Lives During London's Hottest Summer, Say Researchers
- High Costs Slow Widespread Use of Heat Pumps, Study Shows
Monday, September 30, 2024
Friday, September 27, 2024
- Study Highlights Complex Ocean Conditions Facing World's Most Powerful Tidal Turbine
- Untapped Potential: Study Shows How Water Systems Can Help Accelerate Renewable Energy Adoption
Thursday, September 26, 2024
Tuesday, September 24, 2024
- Extinct Volcanoes a 'rich' Source of Rare Earth Elements
- New Catalyst Developed for Sustainable Propylene Production from Biomass
- Low-Temperature Conversion of Ammonia to Hydrogen Via Electric Field-Aided Surface Protonics
Monday, September 23, 2024
Friday, September 20, 2024
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Monday, September 16, 2024
- Using Sunlight to Turn Two Greenhouse Gases Into Valuable Chemicals
- Technology Could Boost Renewable Energy Storage
Friday, September 13, 2024
Thursday, September 12, 2024
- Discovery Could Lead to Longer-Lasting EV Batteries, Hasten Energy Transition
- Breakthrough Study Unveils Key Steps for Turning CO2 Into Valuable Chemicals
- Powered by Renewable Energy, Microbes Turn CO2 Into Protein and Vitamins
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Tuesday, September 10, 2024
- Molecular Level Changes Translate to Big Efficiency Gains for Organic Solar Cells
- Innovative Research Unveils News Path to Ethanol Production from CO2
Monday, September 9, 2024
- AI Can Slash Indoor Farming Energy Use
- Growing Key Biomethane Crop on Peat Emits 3 Times More CO2 Than Using Natural Gas
- Microwaving Waste Cooking Oil Into Useful Chemicals
Friday, September 6, 2024
- Molecular Simulations, Supercomputing Lead to Energy-Saving Biomaterials Breakthrough
- Shining Light on How Solar Power and Farming Can Coexist
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Tuesday, August 27, 2024
- Insights Into Spinel Cobalt Oxides May Lead to Efficient Ammonia Synthesis
- NREL Advances Method for Recyclable Wind Turbine Blades
- Insights from Satellite Data Pave the Way to Better Solar Power Generation
Friday, August 23, 2024
Wednesday, August 21, 2024
- Eco-Friendly Cooling Device With Record-Breaking Efficiency
- New Theory Could Improve the Design and Operation of Wind Farms
- Hydropower Generation Projected to Rise, but Climate Change Brings Uncertain Future
Tuesday, August 20, 2024
- Sharing Risk to Avoid Power Outages in an Era of Extreme Weather
- Renewable Energy Policies Provide Benefits Across State Lines
Monday, August 19, 2024
Friday, August 16, 2024
Wednesday, August 14, 2024
Friday, August 9, 2024
- Engineering Researchers Enhance Perovskite Solar Cells Durability With First-of-Its-Kind Chiral-Structured 'springy' Interface
- Pioneering Plasma-Catalytic Process for CO2 Hydrogenation to Methanol Under Ambient Conditions
Thursday, August 8, 2024
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024
- Healthy AI: Sustainable Artificial Intelligence for Healthcare
- Revolutionary Loop Heat Pipe Transports 10 kW of Waste Heat -- No Electricity Required
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
- Researchers Explore the Potential of Clean Energy Markets as a Hedging Tool
- Green Hydrogen: 'Artificial Leaf' Becomes Better Under Pressure
Monday, July 29, 2024
Friday, July 26, 2024
Thursday, July 25, 2024
- Energy Planning in Ghana as a Role Model for the World
- A Recipe for Zero-Emissions Fuel: Soda Cans, Seawater, and Caffeine
- Better Way to Produce Green Hydrogen
- Tackling Industrial Emissions Begins at the Chemical Reaction
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
- Manufacturing Perovskite Solar Panels With a Long-Term Vision
- Best Bioenergy Crops for Sustainable Aviation Fuels by U.S. Region, Policy Goals
- Strategic Emission Caps Key to Ammonia Industry Decarbonization, Researchers Find
- Hot Traces in Rock
Monday, July 22, 2024
Friday, July 19, 2024
- Chemists Design Novel Method for Generating Sustainable Fuel
- New Humidity-Driven Membrane to Remove Carbon Dioxide from the Air
Thursday, July 18, 2024
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Monday, July 15, 2024
Thursday, July 11, 2024
- Hydrogen Flight Looks Ready for Take-Off With New Advances
- Could Lead Overcome Reverse Current and Advance a Green Hydrogen Economy?
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Tuesday, July 9, 2024
- Researchers Examine Economic Effects on Technological Advancements of Blue Hydrogen Production
- Pinpointing Coal Plants to Convert to Nuclear Energy, Considering Both Practicality and Community Support
Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Monday, July 1, 2024
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Friday, June 21, 2024
Friday, June 7, 2024
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Tuesday, June 4, 2024
- Some Countries Could Meet Their Total Electricity Needs from Floating Solar Panels
- Innovative Demand Strategies for Clean Energy
Friday, May 31, 2024
Thursday, May 30, 2024
- New Method Makes Hydrogen from Solar Power and Agricultural Waste
- Controlling Ion Transport for a Blue Energy Future
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
- Abandoned Farmlands Could Play a Role in Fighting Climate Change: A New Study Shows Exactly Where They Are
- Biobased Building Materials Less Sustainable Than Concrete in South Africa, Experts Find
Tuesday, May 28, 2024
- Performance of Eco-Friendly Cooling Applications Enhanced
- Wind Farms Are Cheaper Than You Think -- And Could Have Prevented Fukushima, Says Global Review
Monday, May 27, 2024
Friday, May 24, 2024
Thursday, May 23, 2024
- Renewable Grid: Recovering Electricity from Heat Storage Hits 44% Efficiency
- Charting a Pathway to Next-Gen Biofuels
- Iron Could Be Key to Less Expensive, Greener Lithium-Ion Batteries, Research Finds