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Africa Tunes in to Solar TV
Developer Azuri says the technology provides not just entertainment but also education and community bonding. Solar TVs are boosting education rates and community engagement across off-grid areas of Africa. That’s according to Azuri, which says its solar TV is having a…
World’s Largest E-Bike Fleet to Roll out in Paris Region
I love electric bikes. They’re a great, low-carbon transportation option that requires much less work than traditional pedal bikes. So it’s exciting news that the Paris region is rolling out a massive fleet of them as a way to beat…
Zero Emission Motorcycle Enters the Race
Energica and Samsung have teamed up to create the Bolid-E Electric Motorcycle Prototype. The motor company and technology firm have teamed up to create the smart, zero emission vehicle, which aims to provide increased rider safety and deter theft through…
‘Single-use’ Named Word of the Year for 2018
The term ‘single-use’ has been named Word of the Year for 2018 by Collins Dictionary. It refers to products, often plastic, that are made to be used only once before disposal. According to Collins Dictionary, the word has seen a…
Fireworks ‘More Polluting Than Energy-From-Waste Plants’
Waste management firm Indaver says energy recovery facilities are actually strictly regulated. Firework displays are more environmentally damaging than energy-from-waste plants. That’s the suggestion from waste management firm Indaver, which claims despite public concerns regarding the pollution risks from rubbish-burning power…
EV Registrations Now Represent 8% of Canadian Car Sales
EV sales peaked at more than 13,000 units during the third quarter of 2018. Electric vehicle (EV) sales now represent more than 8% of new car sales in Canada. That’s according to a new report from clean tech firm Fleet Carma, which…
‘Huge Amount of London’s Transport Will Be Green by 2040’
That’s the prediction from Alex Gilbert, Senior Strategy Manager at Transport for London. A huge proportion of London’s transport will be green by 2040. That’s the prediction from Alex Gilbert, Senior Strategy Manager at Transport for London (TfL), who said decarbonising the city’s…