The United Nations released a new study which finds that electronic waste is rising enormously across Asia. Higher incomes allow millions of people to buy ...
Swedish company to develop global business model for climate change investments
The African Development Bank (AfDB), supported by the Climate Investment Funds (CIF), has awarded a contract to the Swedish consulting firm CPMA ...
Self-cleaning and air purifying skyscraper has been designed
The materials science company, Arconic, has designed a 4,8 km high skyscraper built from materials in-development or already brought to the market which ...
World largest solar tower to be built in Israeli desert
The sunny and warm climate in Israel is ideal for solar thermal and photovoltaic power generation. Despite these environmental advantages, Israel is still ...
Rechnungshof kritisiert Regierung für Energiewendepolitik
In einem noch unveröffentlichten Bericht des Bundesrechnungshof kritisieren die Prüfer die Regierung sowie das Bundeswirtschaftsministerium für eine ...
Alternative solar panels made from organic materials
Common solar panels that are made of silicon are energy-intensive to produce, heavy and inflexible. That is why researchers started designing cheaper and ...
One of the most carbon-rich ecosystems found in the Congo
UK-Congolese scientists discovered the world’s largest tropical peatland in the Congo swamps. It is estimated to store the equivalent of three year&# ...
A new way of calculating the social costs of carbon
The National Academy of Science released a new report that includes the recommendation of updates to the calculation of the “social cost of carbon&# ...
Biodegradable bullets for the US Army
Common bullet shells contain metal and other chemicals that can rust and pollute soil and groundwater. Now the US Army plans to use biodegradable bullets ...
Costa Rica pig farm efficiently produces renewable energy
A pig farm in Costa Rica run by Juan Carlos Saenz produces energy from slurry and slaughterhouse waste which is converted into biogas. The methane gas ...
