Archive for August 2018
Carbon Neutral by 2035: it may be possible for Helsinki
Carbon neutrality has been on the agenda of urban decision makers for more than a decade. Yet, only recently has it started to emerge as a realistic strategic goal for several towns and cities. Helsinki is one of those forerunners.
India’s solar capacity will be ‘well short’ of its 100GW target in 2022
Much of the Indian subcontinent is ideally suited for solar power with lots of sunshine all year round. In its efforts to harvest much of the inexhaustible energy of the sun, India’s government has pledged to have 100GW of solar
Heatwaves will intensify owing to climate change
Much of Europe is experiencing abnormal heat waves with locals doing their best to cool down in shades and swimming pools. The situation is the same across much of Asia with unusually high temperatures in places like Hong Kong. Nothing
Coffee grounds can be reused to pave roads
Next time you sip your coffee, think about this: the grounds that are used to make your morning cuppa can do plenty more than just give you a much-needed boost of caffeine. They can be used for paving roads, for
A technological breakthrough is a boon to hydrogen-fueled cars
Hydrogen-fueled cars are powered by the same kind of propulsion as rockets. They produce no greenhouse gas emissions and are more efficient than electric cars. As a result, they’ve long been touted as the cars of a greener future. Yet
Air pollution can alter the anatomy of your heart
You hardly need to be a physician to suspect that air pollution can’t be good for your health. Yet many of us tend to underestimate the potentially harmful consequences of being exposed to air pollution, which has been linked with