A pan-European CO2 storage site in the North Sea?
Norway has the best geological 'CO2 sponge' in the world, says expert of climate technology.
Jun 2nd, 2015
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Calcium batteries might be more powerful than lithium batteries
The European ACABA (Advanced Calcium Batteries) project is creating calcium batteries that can compete with lithium batteries.
Jun 1st, 2015
Read moreHybrid vessels will soon be on the market
Hybrid cars have been a success. The shipping industry is now moving in the same green direction.
May 29th, 2015
Read moreDesigning the wind turbine of the future
Three innovative components can pave the way for cheaper wind energy generation.
May 28th, 2015
Read moreEuropean Commission launches platform for promoting sustainable energy
Today, 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
Read moreAir pollution in cities: Bright facades and trees against heat and smog
New simulations reveal that temperature and air quality in cities are closely related and require integrated solutions.
May 26th, 2015
Read moreWhat would it take to limit climate change to 1.5 degrees C?
A 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 moreEnhancing knowledge crucial to improving energy-saving behaviors, study shows
Increasing 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
Read moreNew class of swelling magnets have the potential to energize the world
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 moreSix times more expensive for society to travel by car than by bicycle (w/video)
It 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 moreBacteria the newest tool in detecting environmental damage
A 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
Read moreHybrid solar plants
The project HYSOL is entering into the demonstration stage in order to see the technical, economical and environmental advantages of using a hybridization of solar power with fossil and renewable fuels.
May 11th, 2015
Read moreSeparating rare earth metals with UV light
Researchers have discovered a method to separate two rare earth elements - europium and yttrium - with UV light instead of with traditional solvents. Their findings offer new opportunities for the recycling of fluorescent lamps and low-energy light bulbs.
May 11th, 2015
Read moreSolar power storage units reduce costs of the Energiewende
Modern battery technology and smart power control make solar power capable of meeting base load requirements.
May 8th, 2015
Read moreGenerating eco-friendly power with metal rotor blades
Wind turbines deliver environmentally friendly electricity. Yet the fiber-reinforced plastics often used in very large rotor blades are almost impossible to recycle. Not so with steel blades: since these are composed of steel, their recyclability exceeds 90 percent. Plus they cost significantly less than comparable plastic blades.
May 7th, 2015
Read moreMany plastics labeled 'biodegradable' don't break down as expected
Plastic products advertised as biodegradable have recently emerged, but they sound almost too good to be true. Scientists have now found out that, at least for now, consumers have good reason to doubt these claims. In a new study, plastics designed to degrade didn't break down any faster than their more conventional counterparts.
May 6th, 2015
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