The construction industry is one of the largest and most active heavy industries in the world today. The industry can play a huge role in the mission to tackle climate change and protect the planet and its ecosystems.
By Ben Pilkington
9 Mar 2020
Clouds play a critical role in our climate; they influence heat circulation whilst also reflecting sunlight to keep the planet cool.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
9 Mar 2020
Waste is a huge problem globally, and the problem increases as the population continues to grow, and urbanization progresses. The US represents a major source of waste; while the country only represents 4% of the world’s entire population, it generates 12% of municipal solid waste.
By Sarah Moore
5 Mar 2020
Engineers from Sandia National Laboratories have developed a falling particle receiver at the National Solar Thermal Test Facility. The technology is to be eventually used in solar power towers for electricity generation.
By Franco Normani
3 Mar 2020
Plastic pollution has dramatically hit the headlines over the past few years, as we discover how much plastic has invaded our natural resources and ecosystems.
By Suzie Hall
26 Feb 2020
The rapidly expanding world population twinned with the effects of climate change is putting pressure on the world’s water resources.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
2 Nov 2017
Clean technology is also referred to as cleantech, green technology, and greentech.
By Ben Pilkington
2 Jun 2015
Geoengineering is a broad term that covers various techniques that have been postulated to change various aspects of the natural environment.
By Ben Pilkington
3 Sep 2012
Combined heat and power (CHP) is a clean and efficient method of generating heat – or thermal energy – and power from a single fuel source.
By Ben Pilkington
9 Jun 2008
A fuel cell is a device that combines chemical energy from fuel with an oxidizing agent to produce electricity.
By Ben Pilkington
18 May 2008