Germany should stop using coal for electricity production by 2038, a government-appointed commission said Saturday, laying out an 80-billion euro roadmap to phase out the polluting fuel.
Environment
Jan 26, 2019
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University of Adelaide researchers have discovered a new complex carbohydrate in barley. The first of its kind to be discovered in over 30 years, the cereal polysaccharide has potential applications in food, medicine and ...
Plants & Animals
Jan 8, 2019
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Hydrogen fuel cells are a promising technology for producing clean and renewable energy, but the cost and activity of their cathode materials is a major challenge for commercialization. Many fuel cells require expensive platinum-based ...
Materials Science
Dec 26, 2018
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Far out into the Indian Ocean where it is forced to be self-reliant, the island nation of Mauritius is weaning itself off fossil fuels by turning to its main cash-crop sugar cane, for electricity.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 9, 2018
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As climate change is becoming a greater matter of concern, efforts on mitigation are being undertaken by the world community. Developing clean and renewable energy is a major component of those efforts for its significant ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 6, 2018
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Spain said Tuesday it wants to outlaw the sale of new diesel and petrol cars from 2040, the latest European country to target polluting vehicles to try to cut emissions.
Environment
Nov 13, 2018
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Three researchers from the UPV/EHU's Faculty of Engineering—Bilbao and the University of Valladolid have explored how renewable energy cooperatives have evolved. They have found that these cooperatives have developed a ...
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 13, 2018
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Water shortages are hitting some areas of the world hard, and with increasing global temperatures, more regions may be experiencing drought conditions.
Earth Sciences
Nov 5, 2018
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University of Adelaide economists have modelled the transition from a world powered by fossil fuels to one in which sustainable sources supply all our energy needs.
Economics & Business
Oct 30, 2018
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General Electric announced another steep dividend cut on Tuesday amid continued losses, and disclosed that US regulators broadened an investigation into the company's accounting.
Business
Oct 30, 2018
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