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Experts Discuss the Future of Renewable Power and Policy Shifts

Renewable power sources have seen unprecedented levels of investment in recent years. But with political uncertainty clouding the future of subsidies for green energy, these technologies must begin to compete with fossil fuels on equal footing, said participants at the 2025 MIT Energy Conference.

4 Apr 2025

Industry-Funded Research to Advance Understanding of CO2 Mixtures will Help Accelerate Decarbonization Efforts, Says Research Team

Scientists from Heriot-Watt University have secured new funding to investigate the thermodynamic behaviour of typical carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) fluids.

4 Apr 2025

Plastic Pollution Along Australian Coastlines Decreases by 39 Percent

Plastic pollution littering Australian coastlines has dropped by more than a third over the last decade, according to research by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency.

4 Apr 2025

Europe Set to Recycle Battery Materials for 2 Million Electric Vehicles by 2030, Driving Industry Innovation

As demand for electric vehicles soars, the environmental impact of battery production and disposal is under increasing scrutiny.

4 Apr 2025

Accurate Modelling and Monitoring Means Electricity Operators Can Roll Out EV Charge Points More Quickly, Says VisNet

The addition of thousands of new electric vehicle (EV) charge points across the UK will present capacity issues to owners and operators of the country’s electricity grid, according to Dave A Roberts, CTO of VisNet from EA Technology, the low voltage energy network monitoring and management specialist.

From VisNet 4 Apr 2025

Ecobat Accelerates Battery Recycling with Three Fully Operational Lithium Recycling Plants in 12 Months

Ecobat, a global leader in battery recycling, today announced the successful commissioning of three cutting-edge lithium-ion battery recycling facilities within just one year.

From Ecobat 4 Apr 2025

New Reusable Catalyst Converts Plant Biomass into High-Value Products

The innovative catalytic system from Umeå University transforms lignin into valuable chemical products, promoting efficient biomass use and sustainability.

3 Apr 2025

Bluewater Relaunches in the U.S. to Tackle Tap Water Contamination and Single-Use Plastic Waste at the Source

Swedish clean-water-tech leader Bluewater is relaunching in the United States this April with a mission-driven focus: to revolutionize how Americans access clean, safe, and sustainable drinking water — while fighting back against the dual crises of tap water contaminated with toxic chemicals and plastic pollution.

3 Apr 2025

Wastewater Monitoring for Pandemic Prevention and Chronic Disease Insights

Centre of Excellence in Water-Based Early-Warning Systems analyzes wastewater to identify disease outbreaks and chronic health risks for better public health.

2 Apr 2025

New Lithium-Ion Battery Design Overcomes Cold-Temperature Charging Limitations

University of Michigan's modified battery manufacturing process enhances cold-weather charging, retaining capacity and supporting long-range electric vehicles.

2 Apr 2025

MIT and GE Vernova Form Global Alliance for Sustainable Energy Solutions

The MIT-GE Vernova Energy and Climate Alliance includes research, education, and career opportunities across the Institute.

1 Apr 2025

2024 Officially One of the Worst Years on Record for UK Butterflies

Newly released data has shown that 2024 was one of the worst years on record for butterflies in the UK and, for the first time on record, more than half of butterfly species in the UK are now in long-term decline.

1 Apr 2025

How Biodegradable Dendritic Colloids are Changing the Future of Microplastic Removal

This study presents a novel method using self-dispersing colloids to efficiently remove microplastics from water, enhancing eco-friendly cleanup technologies.

By Muhammad Osama 1 Apr 2025

Natural Power Supports Octopus Solar Acquisition in France

Leading renewable energy consultancy and service provider Natural Power has completed buy-side technical due diligence on behalf of Octopus Energy Generation (Octopus) for its acquisition of the 80 MW Stronghold solar portfolio in France.

From Octopus Energy Ltd 1 Apr 2025

Co-Producing Green Hydrogen and Bio-Acids from Biomass Shows Environmental and Economic Potential

A new study published in Green Chemistry has unveiled promising insights into the simultaneous production of green hydrogen and valuable bio-acids from biomass, highlighting both environmental and economic advantages for the chemical industry.

1 Apr 2025