clean energy

May
11

New material could enable clean, safe nuclear power

Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden are producing a material that’s 100,000 times heavier than water
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Mar
26

IEA chief: We need 'clean energy new deal'

In an interview with EurActiv, International Energy Agency executive director Nobuo Tanaka today called on governments worldwide to embrace a
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Mar
16

Black Sea + rotten eggs = clean energy

What’s the connection between the Black Sea, renewable energy and the smell of rotten eggs? Turns out that hydrogen
1 min read
Mar
04

Clean energy $ not enough to protect climate: analysis

Clean energy investments around the world aren’t high enough to avert the worst effects of climate change, according to
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Jan
30

Davos: $515 billion a year needed for clean energy

What will it take to save the world from the worst of climate change? A report from the World Economic
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Jan
29

New global group puts focus on renewables

This week saw the founding of a new global organisation — the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) — aimed at giving renewables
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Jan
17

Obama proposes billions for renewables, carbon capture and more

A proposed $825 billion programme to revive the US’s tottering economy includes spending for a long list of clean
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Dec
18

Hybrid ferryboat cruises to Alcatraz

Planning to tour one of the US’s most infamous prisons? Now you can do so while minimising your carbon
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Dec
08

Your computer could help develop a better solar cell

Virtual computer networks can do more than help in the search for little green men or aid in humanitarian-focused research.
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Dec
03

Like electric cars? Say 'mahalo' to Hawaii

A big “mahalo” (thank you) to Hawaii for becoming the second state in the U.S. to team up with
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