Microsoft’s investment in Fortera’s low-carbon cement technology aims to reduce carbon emissions significantly while meeting growing demand for sustainable materials.
The scaling up of low-carbon cement production boosted by Microsoft investment
ReefCircular wants to supercharge coastal protection with artificial reefs
ReefCircular’s artificial reefs in Denmark significantly boost marine biodiversity, attracting diverse species and offering global restoration potential.
Frontiers Planet Prize: The breakthrough science that could preserve our planet
The Frontiers Planet Prize incentivizes transformative scientific research to deliver urgent, collaborative solutions for global environmental challenges.
Viewpoint: What a gravity battery looks like
The post discusses gravity’s role in energy storage, highlighting pumped hydro’s dominance and emerging technologies like Energy Vault, which uses heavy blocks instead of water for renewable energy management.
US 2024 Election: Amazon eyes advanced nuclear reactor projects
Amazon is investing in nuclear energy projects, specifically Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), to support its net-zero goals, enhance energy capacity, and create job opportunities while promoting carbon-free operations.
Innovation in recycling methods could make lithium-ion much greener
Scientists have developed a new eco-friendly recycling method for lithium-ion batteries using only water and CO2, significantly improving lithium recovery while avoiding harsh chemicals and reducing energy requirements.
US 2024 Election: Energy giant to purchase pioneering new geothermal energy technology
The US utility, Southern California Edison, is set to buy geothermal energy from Fervo Energy, a startup with a groundbreaking drilling technology. This partnership aims to power 350,000 homes with clean energy.
A big boost to electric mobility and energy storage as sodium batteries enter production at scale
Critics argue the scarcity of lithium for electric mobility may soon change as Natron’s sodium batteries offer viable alternatives.
Solar-powered refrigerator unit picks up award at UK’s top net-zero conference
Sunswap, a sustainable transport refrigeration system, developed the Endurance product to reduce emissions, minimize energy use, and use solar power.
Viewpoint: Heating homes with supercomputers
Britain is home to a national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, generating significant waste heat. A new trial project will utilize this excess heat by storing it in a disused coal mine and using it to heat nearby homes, potentially heating around 5,000 local homes annually. This innovative approach could be replicated in various locations with flooded mines across Britain.
A greener life, a greener world 