by Grace Derby | Aug 3, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
New technology allows waste carbon dioxide to be repurposed into a sustainable feedstock for plastic production. Here we take a look at how viable this method is and the possible consequences for the environment. Plastic production and consumption are two of the most...
by Grace Derby | Jul 5, 2023 | Science & Technology
A recent paper published in Green Chemistry investigates using bicarbonate of soda as a storage solution for green hydrogen energy. The demand for efficient and cost-effective energy storage solutions is increasing as the world transitions towards more sustainable...
by Lydia Mckey | Jun 12, 2023 | Science & Technology
With the expected closure of JET in 2024, what does this mean for the future of nuclear fusion energy? Fusion energy has the potential to unlock a vast amount of clean power, several times the amount available from nuclear fission (the reaction used in the nuclear...
by Kate Pilling | May 27, 2023 | Science & Technology
An industry professional explains what this much talked about technology is, what its potential benefits are and discusses the downsides. Carbon Capture Usage and Storage — or CCUS, as it is often referred to — is increasingly being talked about as one of several new...
by Oliver Tufft | Apr 24, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
A new study published last month shows that protecting and restoring wild animals can enhance natural carbon capture and storage. Rewilding is largely seen as a novel approach to conservation and a symbol of hope. Most proponents support the theory because it helps...
by Katie Brennan | Apr 17, 2023 | Climate Solutions, Science & Technology
How biogas in Vietnam is saving the rural population money, improving health outcomes and benefiting the planet — all at once. Vietnam has a human population around 1.5 times that of the UK, but a pig population some six times greater. As traditional fuel prices have...
