Low Carbon Energy
Europe’s reliance on Russia must speed up energy transition
The catastrophic Russia-Ukraine conflict has led to sweeping economic sanctions from Europe and the United States, but now that placing pressure on Moscow involves a ban on Russian fossil fuels, it’s also sparked a renewed sense of urgency among Europeans
Harvard study links fracking to early death risk for seniors
Fracking has long been opposed by climate activists. Now, a new study links pollution from fracking to early death risk in the elderly.
Scientists devise a cheaper way for producing green hydrogen
"Our work will decrease the use of noble metals in the catalyst, increasing its activity as well as utilization options," a scientist says.
Net-zero aviation is no mere flight of fancy
Photo: Pixabay/Lars_Nissen As international air travel rebounds after COVID-19 restrictions, greenhouse gas emissions from aviation are expected to rise dramatically – and with it, scrutiny of the industry’s environmental credentials. Aviation emissions have almost doubled since 2000 and in 2018 reached one billion
Solar energy and agriculture can benefit from one another
The agricultural sector is a significant polluter, requiring technological advancement to enhance sustainability.
Liquid marbles: an emerging technology could solve carbon capture and storage problems
Tiny droplets coated with nanoparticles could possibly address current challenges in materials used to capture carbon.