MIT’s 1972 Global Collapse Warning Revisited: Humanity Enters Make-or-Break Decade In 1972, the Club of Rome published “Limits to Growth,” a groundbreaking systems analysis that shed light on the interconnectedness of global issues such as population growth, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. The report warned of a potential global collapse if humanity continued on its […]
Toyota repurposes old EV batteries to power Mazda’s car plant in Japan
Toyota repurposes old EV batteries to power Mazda’s car plant in Japan Japanese automotive giants Toyota and Mazda have joined forces to test a new energy storage solution that could revolutionize the way manufacturing plants power their operations. By repurposing old electric vehicle (EV) batteries, Toyota aims to provide a sustainable and cost-effective alternative for […]
Canadian nuclear firm wins fusion funding to achieve next scientific milestone
Canadian Nuclear Firm Wins Fusion Funding to Achieve Next Scientific Milestone Canada-based nuclear fusion energy startup General Fusion has received a funding boost, which gives it the necessary resources to push forward in the race to achieve the next scientific milestone in clean energy production. This recent development not only propels General Fusion to the […]
Fast charging makes zinc-ion batteries stronger instead of weaker, US study finds
Fast Charging Makes Zinc-Ion Batteries Stronger Instead of Weaker, US Study Finds Scientists in the US discovered that zinc-ion batteries could potentially replace lithium-ion ones as fast-charging technology continues to advance. A recent study conducted by researchers at a prominent US university revealed that the conventional belief of fast charging weakening batteries may not hold […]
100x larger hydrogen-rich hydrothermal system beneath western Pacific seafloor discovered
100x Larger Hydrogen-Rich Hydrothermal System Beneath Western Pacific Seafloor Discovered Scientists have discovered a massive hydrogen-rich hydrothermal system beneath the western Pacific seafloor. The system, estimated to be 100 times larger than average hydrothermal vents found on the seafloor, has sparked excitement and curiosity among researchers worldwide. This groundbreaking discovery opens up a realm of […]
Scientists discover oxygen ‘breathing’ crystal that could transform clean energy tech
Scientists Discover Oxygen ‘Breathing’ Crystal That Could Transform Clean Energy Tech A team of scientists has created a groundbreaking material – a metal oxide composed of cobalt that exhibits fascinating properties. This innovative crystal can effectively ‘breathe’ oxygen, demonstrating immense potential to revolutionize clean energy technologies. The discovery, made by a group of researchers at […]
Australia’s old solar panels hold more silver than the nation’s biggest mine
Australia’s old solar panels hold more silver than the nation’s biggest mine Australia may soon recycle solar panels in a way that recovers valuable silver without destroying the precious resource. As the country faces the challenge of managing end-of-life solar panels, researchers have discovered a hidden treasure within these seemingly obsolete devices. In fact, the […]
World’s first integrated heat pump, EV charger delivers maximum energy efficiency
World’s First Integrated Heat Pump, EV Charger Delivers Maximum Energy Efficiency An integrated heat pump and electric vehicle (EV) charger has been launched to allow homeowners to maximize energy efficiency like never before. This groundbreaking technology combines the functions of a heat pump and an EV charger into one seamless system, offering a smart and […]
Drone with Boeing 747-sized wingspan flies 74 hours non-stop on only solar power
Drone with Boeing 747-sized Wingspan Flies 74 Hours Non-Stop on Only Solar Power US-based aerospace startup Skydweller Aero has successfully flown its solar-powered drone for nearly three days, marking a significant milestone in the realm of aviation and sustainable energy. The drone, equipped with solar panels covering an impressive wingspan comparable to that of a […]
China’s Longi to turn farm waste into 400,000 tons of green methanol a year
China’s Longi to Turn Farm Waste into 400,000 Tons of Green Methanol a Year Chinese electrolyzer manufacturer LONGi Green Energy has begun construction on a $325 million green methanol plant in Inner Mongolia. This ambitious project aims to convert farm waste into 400,000 tons of green methanol annually. The move signifies a significant step towards […]