A Perth-based researcher who helped pioneer the now ubiquitous lithium-ion battery says there may soon be a safer and cheaper alternative, following a breakthrough in the design of zinc-air batteries. An Edith […]
Beware people talking clean hydrogen, they are the ones who brought you clean coal
Former prime minister Malcolm Turnbull has warned that Australia is running out of time to compete with the rest of the world on green hydrogen, and has warned authorities not to be […]
How Wind Can Help Us Breathe Easier
Power generation from wind energy has the benefit of not contributing to global warming or polluting the air. But what is the monetary value of this benefit? Before diving into estimating the […]
Zinc-Air Surpasses Lithium In Major Breakthrough In Battery Tech
Edith Cowan University’s recent study into the advancement of sustainable battery systems suggests zinc-air batteries have emerged as a better alternative to lithium chemistries. The research paper reporting the research and the […]
Shale Gas Boom Led To Thousands Of Job Losses In Appalachia
A fresh study on Appalachian has revealed that the shale gas boom in those regions not only failed to replace losses from the steel industry but actually led to even bigger job […]
Children Have a Right to Sue Nations Over Climate, U.N. Panel Says
The finding doesn’t have the force of law, but is notable because it is based on one of the most widely accepted international treaties. via NYT > Climate and Environment https://ift.tt/qjpRCkm
Predicting The Pace of the Transition to Environmental Sustainability
Predicting The Pace of the Transition to Environmental Sustainability The fire in Lahaina, Maui; extreme heat in Phoenix; floods in Vermont; and the yellow sky over New York City. The signs of […]
Permian Methane Flares Could Be Linked to Texas Heatwave
Data from a telescope orbiting the Earth with the International Space Station has revealed 22 significant methane flares in the Permian in June, when Texas saw hotter than normal temperatures for that […]
IREC issues model to accelerate distributed resources interconnection in the US
One of the areas that needs urgent updates to state interconnection rules is its alignment with technical standards. Among them is the standard that governs the capabilities of renewable energy technologies that […]
Understanding the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rules: Part 3
Understanding the SEC’s Proposed Climate Rules: Part 3 by Laura Millar |August 22, 2023 Satyajit Bose, associate director and professor of practice for the M.S. in Sustainability Management program, will teach “Climate […]
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