Advances in white hydrogen and small waterpower
Research shows large and extractable reserves of white hydrogen under European mountains. And there is a lot of hidden energy in our water infrastructure waiting to be harvested.
Three Green Cement Technologies for Lowering Scope 3 Emissions
Innovative new green cement solutions are increasingly enabling companies to decrease scope 3 CO2 emissions. Three of these emerging development areas are explored in this article.
There is no climate change, if you ask USDA
The Trump administration has ordered the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to unpublish or archive websites documenting or referencing climate change, leading to the removal of critical resources and research tools.
China claims leap forward in nuclear fusion
The Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak (EAST), China’s experimental nuclear fusion reactor, has reportedly sustained a fusion reaction for over 1,000 seconds for the first time—specifically, 1,066 seconds (nearly 18 minutes). Despite this significant breakthrough, the news received little attention in Western media.
Climate damage kills economic growth, now
The fact that climate damage also impacts the economy has long been evident, with numerous studies addressing this issue. However, the findings often lack clarity, as they involve significant sums spread over long time horizons. A new report adds to this discourse, concluding that in fifty years, half of economic value could be consumed by climate-related costs. Yet, these studies share a critical flaw: they focus on averages, which fail to reflect the urgency and severity of the real-world situation. The reality is far graver and more immediate than these models suggest.
How the profits of climate change fuel destructive politics
As the impacts of climate change become impossible to ignore, the incoming president remains steadfast in his denial. Meanwhile, global warming has surpassed the critical threshold of 1.5 degrees Celsius for the first full year, and political developments are taking on dangerous dimensions—fueled in part by the opportunities created by climate change.
Black plastic that takes e-waste to your kitchen and your food
Black plastic is a common material in most kitchens and is used in utensils like spoons, spatulas, and containers. However, a growing body of research suggests that it poses health risks because it can be made from recycled electronic waste. This process may introduce toxic flame retardants, such as brominated and organophosphate compounds, into the material and into your food when exposed to heat. These chemicals are associated with serious health issues, including cancer and hormone disruption.
Project Breakthrough: we are on collision course with the climate
According to the latest report of Project Breakthrough: Collision Course, an accelerated rate of warming is likely to continue until mid-century, given the failure so far to reduce planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions.
Warning: mirror bacteria pose threat to human, animal and plant life
Scientists are sounding the alarm about the risks of creating mirror bacteria, hypothetical organisms made entirely from mirror-image biological molecules.
Quantum computing just made a big leap with new chip Willow
Google has introduced Willow, its latest quantum chip, representing a major breakthrough in quantum computing. This chip tackles two key challenges that have long hindered the field.