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Waves are thought to have huge potential in becoming the next big energy source; a wave is a powerful tool that if harnessed properly could create green energy in a more stable manner than other renewables. But the notion of turning the waves into a viable commercial energy source is …
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Norway is trying to increase the viability of electric commercial vehicles by introducing a fleet of taxis that charge wirelessly while waiting for fares at taxi ranks. The taxi is charged through induction; charging plates are placed under the road that creates an electric current, the force of this generates …
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Ocean temperatures hit another record high in 2020
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution
Oceans absorb 90% of the excess global heat, and in 2020 ocean temperatures reached the highest ever temperatures. Experts say it is expected to continue for at least several decades as ocean response times are slower than air. This report builds on a previous report published in 2019 which found …
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How Australians Are Trading Solar Energy With Their Neighbors – Great Big Story
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution Video
In Perth, Australia, solar tech company Power Ledger is in the business of peer-to-peer electricity trading, where you can trade electricity between your neighbours. As you are probably aware, Australia gets lots of sun, and in recent years more and more households have been installing solar panels on their roofs. …
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ARE THERE POTENTIAL DOWNSIDES OF GOING TO 100 PERCENT RENEWABLE ENERGY?
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution
Although renewable energy is the key to combating climate change and greenhouse emissions, there are several critical downsides that cannot be overlooked. The downsides stem from increases in metal demand that occur as these renewable energy sources become more and more omnipresent. Metal mining activities will increase to match demand. …
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Want to actually fix the environment? Change how buildings are built
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution
Buildings account for 1/3 of emissions and 74% of energy consumption in the US, and some cities are already employing building codes to reduce these figures. During the most recent updates to the International Energy Conservation Code, which is used as the baseline for new constructions in the US, zero …
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This Solar-Powered Pavement Harvests Energy from Under your Feet
Climate Change, Energy & Pollution
A company named Platio has created an innovative energy harnessing method using plastic waste and people’s footsteps. The plastic waste is first converted into solar panels which are then used as pavements that harness energy as people walk on them. The panels employ a special pressuring method to convert pressure …
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