World’s first Near-Zero CO2 Steel Made with Green Hydrogen Revolutionizes Sustainable Manufacturing A Swedish-American firm has announced that its steel, enhanced with hydrogen-reduced iron, marks a significant milestone in the realm of sustainable manufacturing. This groundbreaking development is poised to revolutionize the steel industry by drastically reducing carbon emissions and paving the way for a […]
Inside Asia’s first osmotic power plant: How Japan turns saltwater into electricityÂ
Inside Asia’s First Osmotic Power Plant: How Japan Turns Saltwater into Electricity Japan has brought its first osmotic power plant online in Fukuoka, marking the world’s second-largest producer of electricity from osmotic power. This groundbreaking technology harnesses the power of saltwater and freshwater to generate clean energy, paving the way for a more sustainable future. […]
US abandons solar project to restart 615MWe nuclear plant
US Abandons Solar Project to Restart 615MWe Nuclear Plant US-based NextEra Energy has formally requested that federal regulators restore the grid connection rights for a long-abandoned solar project in order to divert the resources towards restarting a 615MWe nuclear plant. This decision marks a significant shift in the country’s energy strategy, emphasizing the prioritization of […]
Carbon to candy? China tech could convert COâ‚‚ into food by turning methanol into sugar
Carbon to Candy: China’s Innovative Tech Converts COâ‚‚ into Food Chinese researchers have developed a groundbreaking method to convert methanol into white sugar—commonly known as sucrose. This cutting-edge technology has the potential to revolutionize the way we view carbon dioxide emissions and could pave the way for a more sustainable future. The process involves using […]
Advancing sustainable cooling amid rising temperatures: An urgent social question for our cities
Advancing Sustainable Cooling Amid Rising Temperatures: An Urgent Social Question for Our Cities As global temperatures continue to rise, the need for sustainable cooling solutions has become more pressing than ever. Extreme heatwaves are becoming increasingly common, posing a significant threat to vulnerable groups in urban areas. In response to this urgent social question, local […]
Postage stamp-sized artificial leaf converts CO2 into fuel using sunlight
Postage stamp-sized artificial leaf converts CO2 into fuel using sunlight Researchers have made an outstanding step towards sustainable energy solutions after they developed an artificial leaf that can convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into fuel using sunlight. This innovative technology mimics the process of photosynthesis in plants, offering a promising way to combat climate change by […]
Microsoft inks world’s largest carbon-sucking deal to cut 6.75 million tons of CO2
Microsoft Inks World’s Largest Carbon-Sucking Deal to Cut 6.75 Million Tons of CO2 In a groundbreaking move towards sustainability, tech giant Microsoft has recently made headlines by entering into a record-breaking carbon removal agreement with AtmosClear, a portfolio company of Carbon Direct. This innovative deal marks a significant step forward in the fight against climate […]
Scientists finally unlock the secret to why carbon-rich asteroids don’t hit earth
Scientists Finally Unlock the Secret to Why Carbon-Rich Asteroids Don’t Hit Earth Scientists have finally cracked one of space’s most perplexing mysteries by uncovering why carbon-rich asteroids—commonly known as carbonaceous asteroids—tend to avoid colliding with Earth. These asteroids, which are abundant in carbon and water, are believed to carry valuable information about the early solar […]
Arctic groundwater is pumping harmful carbon into the ocean
Arctic Groundwater: A Silent Carbon Culprit Impacting Ocean Health Arctic groundwater flowing into the ocean could be posing a significant threat to marine ecosystems by contributing to the increase of carbon in ocean surface waters. This alarming phenomenon not only jeopardizes the delicate balance of the Arctic environment but also has far-reaching implications for global […]
Policy Responses to Combat Arctic Climate Change: A Call to Action
The phenomenon known as Arctic amplification has significant implications not only for the fragile ecosystems and Indigenous communities in the Arctic but also for global weather patterns, sea levels, and biodiversity. The stark reality is that climate change does not respect borders. Urgent and comprehensive policy responses are essential at local, national, and international levels […]