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Biodegradable Bioplastics from Food Waste: Virginia Tech's Sustainable Solution

Extraordinary amounts of energy, water, and capital are put into food systems. However, anywhere from 30 to 40 percent of the food that is produced ends up in landfills in the United States.

9 Jul 2024

Study Identifies Sites for Wind Energy to Boost Renewable Power in Bangladesh

In a recent article published in the journal Energy Reports, researchers from Bangladesh conducted a comprehensive assessment of the country's wind energy potential. Bangladesh faces energy issues like many developing countries driven by population growth and economic expansion.

By Muhammad Osama 9 Jul 2024

Parker Announces the Launch of the Environmentally Friendly Hyperchill Plus-E Low GWP Process Water Chillers

Parker Hannifin, the global leader of motion and control technologies, announces the launch of its Hyperchill Plus-E, a new eco-friendly industrial process chiller used in HVAC & Refrigeration, Industrial Manufacturing Equipment, Life Science, Oil and Gas and Power Generation & Renewable Energy applications.

From Parker Hannifin 9 Jul 2024

Biomass-Derived BCN Nanosheets Boost Hydrogen Production

Researchers have introduced a sustainable method for synthesizing boron carbonitride (BCN) nanosheets from biomass, which serve as photocatalysts for hydrogen production.

By Muhammad Osama 8 Jul 2024

Lithium-Ion Batteries a Growing Source of PFAS Pollution

The use of a novel sub-class of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in lithium-ion batteries is polluting air and water, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Communications.

8 Jul 2024

Optimizing Irrigation Practices with Solar

In a recent study published in the journal Renewable Energy, researchers from the University of Cordoba explained the remedies for the struggles faced in agriculture by using solar energy which is comparatively economical and environmentally friendly.

4 Jul 2024

Three-Step Technique Achieves High Efficiency in Battery Metal Recycling

In a recent study published in the Journal of Chemical Technology and Biotechnology, Canadian researchers conducted a novel method for the extraction and separation of metals from spent alkaline batteries, providing a promising approach for the effective recycling of essential materials.

4 Jul 2024

Lhyfe and Fives Offer a Complete Solution for Decarbonizing Industrial Combustion Processes Using Green Hydrogen

Lhyfe, one of the world’s pioneers in the production of green and renewable hydrogen, and Fives, a world leader in industrial combustion, have announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding to provide a complete decarbonized offer for industry, from hydrogen production to combustion.

From Lhyfe 4 Jul 2024

New US$53 Million Agricultural Development Programme Launched in Malawi to Combat Food Insecurity

Malawi, a country highly vulnerable to climate shocks and widespread hunger, is taking a crucial step to improve food security for its citizens.

4 Jul 2024

Big Step Forward for NSW’s New England Renewable Energy Zone

NSW is powering ahead to become a clean energy superpower with the New England Renewable Energy Zone (REZ) transmission project declared as Critical State Significant Infrastructure (CSSI).

4 Jul 2024

Targeting Long-Distance Flights for Maximum Emissions Reduction

Researchers at the University of Leeds revealed that long-distance passenger travel actually has an impact on the climate.

3 Jul 2024

New Strategies to Increase PET Recycling Efficiency

A national bottle deposit fee could make a dramatic difference in reducing plastic waste, MIT researchers report.

3 Jul 2024

Exus Renewables North America Announces $200m Repowering Project of Twin Ridges Wind Farm

Exus Renewables North America, a leading developer and operator of utility-scale renewable energy projects, recently announced that it has begun repowering the 139 MW Twin Ridges Wind Farm in Somerset County, Pennsylvania as part of a planned $200m investment in the community.

From Exus Renewables North America 3 Jul 2024

Ocean Acidification Simplifies Coral Reefs, Harming Fish Habitat

A new study of coral reefs in Papua New Guinea, conducted by a research team led by Professor Ivan Nagelkerken from the University of Adelaide, reveals that ocean acidification simplifies coral structure, making essential habitats less appealing to certain fish species.

2 Jul 2024

Optimizing Flexible Organic/Silicon Tandem Solar Cells for High Efficiency

In a recent article published in the journal Crystals, researchers explored the potential of flexible organic/silicon (organic/Si) tandem solar cells (TSCs) as a sustainable and efficient alternative to conventional solar energy technologies.

By Muhammad Osama 2 Jul 2024