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A new study has found for the first time that efforts to keep global temperatures in check will likely lead to more people going hungry. That risk, they say, doesn't negate the need for mitigation but highlights the importance of comprehensive policies.
Jun 10th, 2015
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In recent years lithium-ion batteries have gathered bad press. They offer disappointing battery life for modern portable devices and limited driving range of electric cars, compared to gasoline-powered vehicles. Lithium-ion batteries also have safety concerns, notably the danger of fire. This situation raises legitimate questions: What is coming next?
Jun 10th, 2015
Read moreThe 50 individual state plans call for aggressive changes to both infrastructure and the ways we currently consume energy, but indicate that the conversion is technically and economically possible through the wide-scale implementation of existing technologies.
Jun 9th, 2015
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Coating engine components with hard carbon reduces friction to almost zero - a development that could save billions of liters of fuel worldwide every year. Now researchers have developed a new laser method to apply the coating on the production line.
Jun 9th, 2015
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Five scientists review the state of research on two catalysts that can work in lean-burn engines.
Jun 8th, 2015
Read moreResearchers have found a more eco-friendly way to derive lignin - a paper industry waste product - from wood and convert it into chemical building blocks. The resulting chemicals can be used in paint, insulation foam, and several other products.
Jun 8th, 2015
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Pollution causes 30,000 people a year in the UK to die early yet most of us are unaware of the degree to which we are exposed to it. Low-cost pollution detectors could provide the answer.
Jun 2nd, 2015
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Norway has the best geological 'CO2 sponge' in the world, says expert of climate technology.
Jun 2nd, 2015
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The European ACABA (Advanced Calcium Batteries) project is creating calcium batteries that can compete with lithium batteries.
Jun 1st, 2015
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Hybrid cars have been a success. The shipping industry is now moving in the same green direction.
May 29th, 2015
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Three innovative components can pave the way for cheaper wind energy generation.
May 28th, 2015
Read moreToday, the European Commission is launching the European Smart specialisation platform on energy, which will support regions and Member States in using Cohesion Policy funding more effectively for promoting sustainable energy. The Platform will help regions to share their expertise on sustainable energy investments and especially on the deployment of innovative low-carbon technologies.
May 26th, 2015
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New simulations reveal that temperature and air quality in cities are closely related and require integrated solutions.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreA new study analyzes the required climate policy actions and targets in order to limit future global temperature rise to less than 1.5 degrees C by 2100. This level is supported by more than 100 countries worldwide, including those most vulnerable to climate change, as a safer goal than the currently agreed international aim of 2 degrees C - an aim which would already imply substantial greenhouse-gas reductions. Hence the interest for scrutinizing the very low end of greenhouse-gas stabilization scenarios.
May 22nd, 2015
Read moreIncreasing public knowledge and understanding about energy issues is vital if improved energy-saving behaviours are to be encouraged among individuals and organisations, a study suggests.
May 22nd, 2015
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A new class of magnets that expand their volume when placed in a magnetic field and generate negligible amounts of wasteful heat during energy harvesting, has been discovered by researchers.
May 21st, 2015
Read moreIt is six times more expensive for society - and for you individually - if you travel by car instead of cycling. This has been shown in a Lund University study of Copenhagen, a city of cyclists. It is the first time a price has been put on car use as compared to cycling.
May 12th, 2015
Read moreA team of researchers have developed a method of using bacteria to help test for the presence of a wide array of pollutants.
May 12th, 2015
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