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China’s First Vertical Forest is Rising in Nanjing
Stefano Boeri Architetti is bringing the vertical forest concept popularized in Milan to Nanjing, China with the Nanjing Towers. The two green towers could provide the city with a breath of fresh air, producing around 132 pounds of oxygen every…
Making Freshwater from the Sun
To reduce the use of non-renewable groundwater and still meet growing water needs, the production of desalinated seawater in the MENA region is projected to be 13 times higher in 2040 compared to 2014. Traditionally, desalination has been powered by…
UN Chief Guterres Calls to Curb Climate Change at Davos Forum
Addressing the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres yesterday called for a new generation of partnerships with the business community to limit the impact of climate change and to reduce poverty. In an address this…
ChargePoint Launches Express Plus Modular Fast-Charging Hardware
It’s an interesting moment to contemplate the future of DC fast charging for electric cars right now. Electric cars with 200 miles or more of range are starting to hit the market, with half a dozen expected to be in…
Montenegro’s Pristine Lake Skadar Threatened by New Resort
Tourism in Montenegro is booming, but the approval of plans for a new ‘eco-resort’ has led to protests from conservationists who fear it will threaten a stunning national park. Like it’s Adriatic neighbour Croatia, Montenegro is a rapidly-growing travel destination:…
Chemistry Research Breakthrough that Could Improve Nuclear Waste Recycling Technologies
Researchers from The University of Manchester have taken a major step forward by describing the quantitative modelling of the electronic structure of a family of uranium nitride compounds a process that could in the future help with nuclear waste recycling…
Solar Panel Researchers Investigate Powering Trains by Bypassing Grid
Imperial College and climate change charity 10:10 to focus on connecting solar panels directly to train lines, reports BusinessGreen. Imperial College London has partnered with the climate change charity 10:10 to investigate the use of track-side solar panels to power…