
Are lithium-air batteries the new super powerbank? New developments say yes
NewsLithium-air batteries have a lot of potential for powering the future. These batteries are lighter and more powerful than traditional lithium-ion batteries, making them ideal for use in electric vehicles or other technology that requires a lot of power.

Major corporate climate pledges are misleading
NewsThe corporate climate pledges of 24 of the worlds’ largest ‘climate leader’ companies are misleading and their strategies insufficient. Long-term net-zero pledges distract from the fact that climate pledges for 2030 go less than halfway to what is required to stay below the 1.5°C temperature limit.

Environmental concern: what makes people care about the climate?
NewsA new study analyzes the factors that drive environmental concern among Europeans in an effort to understand how we can bolster popular support for combatting climate change.

Hyperloop companies join forces in The Hyperloop Association
NewsHyperloop pioneering companies Hardt, Hyperloop One, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Nevomo, TransPod, Swisspod Technologies, and Zeleros joined forces to form “The Hyperloop Association”, the first global association within the hyperloop industry.

More seaweed farming great for food, feed, and fuel
NewsExpanding global seaweed farming could go a long way to addressing the planet’s food security, biodiversity loss, and climate change challenges.

Turning abandoned mines into batteries
NewsA novel technique called Underground Gravity Energy Storage turns decommissioned mines into long-term energy storage solutions, thereby supporting the sustainable energy transition.

Is there life for blockchain after the crypto crash?
NewsWill FTX take down the blockchain, the protocol on which cryptocurrencies rely, too? Or is there still life for it after crypto? In Europe, many believe there is.

3M ends production of PFAS
News3M announced it will exit per- and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS) manufacturing and work to discontinue the use across its product portfolio by the end of 2025. 3M's decision is based on careful consideration and a thorough evaluation.

Nuclear fusion is a black hole for money and energy
NewsThe facts about nuclear fusion don't support the hype around it that followed the recent "breakthrough", as many media echoed it. Nuclear fusion will not contribute to solving the current climate and energy crisis.

2022, the year of dehumanization
CommentsChances are that 2022 will go down in the books as the end of European peace after WWII. It was an era of humanity. But in 2022, dehumanization set in.