The Role of Hydrogen and Iron in an Innovative Solution for Solar Energy Storage
Although solar energy currently available in many countries could meet a significant portion of electricity needs, certain challenges are associated with this energy source. Solar energy is not consistently available. For example, there is more of it during the summer…
USA: Families Relocating Due to Pollution, but Healthier Areas Reserved Only for the Wealthy
Excessive air pollution in certain areas of the United States influences households’ decisions to relocate, but only wealthier families can afford to settle in areas with satisfactory air quality, researchers from Lancaster University reveal. Their study, published in the journal…
Schneider Electric Empowers Building Owners and Operators to Achieve Net Zero Carbon Goals With EcoStruxure™ Energy Hub
Facility managers must be empowered to monitor energy usage and emissions in real-time. Yet, the vast majority of electrical assets in buildings are not digitally connected, limiting the visibility of energy usage. EcoStruxure™ Energy Hub provides visibility into energy usage,…
Uppsala has cleanest city air in Europe
The EEA’s European city air quality viewer ranks 375 cities from the cleanest to the most polluted based on average levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5). The data was collected from over 500 monitoring stations at urban locations across EEA…
Eco Gym – Nurturing the Health of People and Nature
When people neglect to take care of their health, they also distanced themselves from nature. In the same way, neglecting nature inevitably endangers a person’s health. In a world where the awareness of this unbreakable bond is declining, there are…
New Technology Enables Charging Wearable Devices During Running
Researchers at the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) of the University of Surrey have developed innovative nanogenerators that harness energy from everyday activities, such as running, to power wearable devices. In their study, published in the journal Science Direct, it is…
Can EU Mining Waste Regulations Address the Challenges of Increased Mining?
In an effort to reduce its reliance on the import of critical raw materials, which are essential for various industries, including technology, energy, and automotive, Europe plans to increase mining in the coming years. Moreover, new mines will be opened…