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Mocean Energy Blue X Wave Machine Starts Sea Trials at EMEC

The prospect of generating clean energy from waves moved a step closer as Mocean Energy commenced testing of their Blue X wave energy prototype at the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) in Orkney.

From Mocean Energy 15 Jun 2021

Proud Moment for Luxfer as UK’s First Hydrogen Train to be Showcased on Global Stage at COP26

HydroFLEX, the UK’s first hydrogen-powered train – which features an alternative fuel storage system developed by Luxfer Gas Cylinders – will operate from Glasgow during this autumn’s UN Climate C...

15 Jun 2021

Toyota Mirai Breaks 1000-Kilometer Range Barrier

A Toyota Mirai has covered more than 1000 kilometers on a single tank of fuel, surpassing previous long-distance achievements for a hydrogen fuel cell vehicle.

From Toyota 11 Jun 2021

New Way to Address the Growing Problem of Plastic Pollution

According to a new study, the common bacteria E. coli can be used as a sustainable way to transform post-consumer plastic into vanillin.

11 Jun 2021

Construction Kicks off on World’s First Zero-Emission Fast Ferry

Partners in the TrAM (Transport – Advanced and Modular) project are excited to announce that construction has commenced on the world’s first fully electric passenger fast ferry at the Fjellstrand shipyard on the west coast of Norway.

11 Jun 2021

New Report Highlights Major Barriers to Financing a Sustainable Ocean Economy

Financing a sustainable global ocean economy may require a Paris Agreement type effort, according to a new report from an international team of researchers led by the University of British Columbia.

9 Jun 2021

Driving Circularity: Metso Outotec Delivers Planet Positive Process Technology to a Precious Metals Recycling Plant

Metso Outotec has received an order for the engineering and delivery of key equipment for the expansion of a precious metals recycling plant. Metso Outotec’s equipment delivery consists of a direct current (DC) furnace with feeding equipment and process control system.

From Metso Outotec Corporation 9 Jun 2021

Cavotec Wins EUR 5M in Additional Cleantech Orders to Equip World’s Largest Container Ships with ShorePower Systems

Cavotec has won a series of orders in the second quarter with a total value of EUR 5M to equip the world’s largest new-build container ships with ShorePower systems.

From Cavotec SA 9 Jun 2021

INTEGRA Biosciences Takes Decisive Step in Sustainability

INTEGRA Biosciences has made significant progress towards its goal of minimizing its ecological footprint with the installation of new photovoltaic systems at the company’s US facilities in Hudson, NH.

9 Jun 2021

Europe’s Sustainable Future Depends on the State of the Atlantic Ocean and Its Connections Globally

The state of the Atlantic adds a layer of variability to local sea level rise in Europe, while the massive loss of ice mass in the Antarctic due to climate change is sufficient to affect the gravitational pull on the earth’s oceans so that they move towards the Northern Hemisphere.

8 Jun 2021