Biden unveils ‘hydrogen hubs’ in push for 2024

US President Joe Biden announced new ‘hydrogen hubs’ during a speech at Tioga Marine Terminal in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. President Joe Biden announced new “hydrogen hubs” across the United States on…

Using sustainable aviation fuels could reduce emissions by up to 80%, scientists find

Aircraft emissions team. Credit: University of Manchester A team of scientists have completed tests to quantify the emissions from the combustion of sustainable aviation fuels, revealing a profound reduction when…

Plastic production via advanced recycling lowers greenhouse gas emissions

Integrated system developed for ice storage cooling and seawater desalination

The integration of desalination and ice storage processes not only addresses the issue of high energy consumption but also maximizes the utilization of energy resources. Credit: Dr. Chen’s group Conventional…

Wastewater beer aims to help quench US drought

Epic Cleantec boss Aaron Tartakovsky brews beer made from recycled water in San Francisco. With its golden hue and light fruity flavor, the beer being sipped by Aaron Tartakovsky looks…

Efficient perovskite cells with a structured anti-reflective layer

The visualization of the manufactured honeycomb texture for the perovskite solar cell. Credit: Maciej Krajewski, Faculty of Physics at the University of Warsaw Perovskite-based solar cells, widely considered as successors…

Farmers turn to solar power in Syria’s former breadbasket

Solar panels are helping Syrian farmers irrigate their crops despite electricity shortages and drought. At his farm in Syria’s northeast, Abdullah al-Mohammed adjusts a large solar panel, one of hundreds…

Electrifying construction sites outside built-up areas in Norway

Energy and electricity needed to power the various machines in operation on the site. Credit: Norwegian University of Science and Technology The building and construction sector currently accounts for approximately…

Austria rail operator OeBB unveils new night trains

The new trains feature a modern design, more privacy and more shower facilities. Austrian rail operator OeBB on Saturday unveiled its new generation of sleeper trains—a response to demands from…

Can a roof’s material cool the outside air and lower energy demand?

Credit: Argonne National Laboratory Concrete sidewalks, black asphalt streets, traffic, brick and steel buildings. These common city elements can retain heat and increase temperatures in a phenomenon called the urban…