New technology hopes to turn excess heat into electricity

by apasolini on November 20, 2009

Source: MIT News Office

Source: MIT News Office

Did you know that more than half of the energy consumed worldwide is wasted, mainly as excess heat?
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Heaven can wait: delegates postpone further action under ozone layer treaty

by apasolini on November 18, 2009

The largest Antarctic ozone hole recorded as o...
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Last month we blogged about the ozone layer, a topic that used to be more popular between the 80s and 90s but which still is very relevant today as the problem of ozone depletion hasn’t gone away. Quite the contrary.
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New photovoltaic system is “foldable, concealed and mobile”

November 16, 2009

t won’t replace silicon PV cells any time soon but it could expand the possibilities of producing solar energy.

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Deforestation: a key environmental issue

November 14, 2009

The preservation of the world’s remaining forests is one of the most pressing issues we face today. Forests are also home to most of the world’s wildlife as well as some of the remaining indigenous populations. Besides, the felling of trees releases huge amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere and wreaks havoc with weather [...]

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Religious groups pledge to go green

November 11, 2009

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Earlier this month (2-4 November) an event at London’s Windsor Castle brought together religious leaders from all major faith traditions to discuss initiatives that such groups can partake to help the fight against climate change. The event, which only served vegan food because it is the only one suitable to all types of [...]

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