New street light runs on dog waste
Turning human and animal waste from problem to energy source is not new, animal dung has been used as fuel since the neolithic period. But a pilot project is showing dog poo can be used to fuel street lighting.
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Europe's first 'eTree' puts down roots in central France
A solar tree with giant square leaves that convert sunlight into electricity was unveiled in the central French town of Nevers on Monday, allowing passers-by to charge their phones, surf the internet... or just enjoy the ...
Bright idea that's streets ahead: Australian LED street lighting trial
More and more of us are switching to LED bulbs in our homes - now a Queensland research team led by QUT scientists wants Australia's street lights to be switched over to LEDs.
Smart cities vs. 'locked-in' cities
One of the key issues facing modern cities today is municipalities being locked in to technology from a single provider, and instead ensuring they are free to transition to the most convenient products and services for citizens ...
Night-time light pollution causes spring to come early
Human use of artificial light is causing Spring to come at least a week early in the UK, researchers at the University of Exeter in Cornwall have found.
AMA report affirms human health impacts from LEDs
A groundbreaking report recently released by the American Medical Association (AMA) Council on Science and Public Health affirms known and suspected impacts to human health and the environment caused by light emitting diodes ...
Street lighting disrupts pollinating moths
Street lights change the natural behaviour of moths and disrupt nocturnal pollination, new research has shown.
Novel online platform to substantially improve energy efficiency in both buildings and wider urban areas
The platform, designed for city planners, industry and energy stakeholders, assesses and maps buildings' energy behaviour, and can also remotely control public street lighting. The platform has already succeeded in cutting ...
Study shows nesting under white lights causes increased hormone levels in songbirds
Switching off street lights at night does not increase car crashes and crime, study finds
Reduced street lighting in England and Wales is not associated with road traffic collisions or crime, according to research published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
