“Hemp fibre was prized for its durability, a quality which has caught the attention of today’s construction industry. Not only is it tough, but hemp also has the potential to make big savings in carbon dioxide emissions. The plant traps carbon dioxide when cultivated and can, when made into blocks, replace concrete, which is a …
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As a huge fan of science fiction, I am both excited and a bit nervous about the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on our society. On one hand, I envision a utopian society where computers help us more than they already do today. My 8 year old believes she will create a robot that will …
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How heat pumps of the 1800s are becoming the technology of the future is discussed in this article. “The idea relies on the very principle by which heat pumps operate: If you can seize heat, you can use it. What makes heat pumps special is the fact that instead of just generating heat, they also …
“In an attempt to reach improved sustainability and reduce its carbon footprint by cutting its CO2 emissions by 50%, British rock band Coldplay has added a kinetic dance floor and energy-storing stationary bikes to their Music of the Spheres world tour. The band wants to make the tour as sustainable as possible while engaging fans …
“The details of charging an EV depend on the size and type of battery. Probably the best method of charging will be a system installed at home in the garage, since the charging time is usually based on an overnight period. This is often the least expensive method of charging the car at about one-third …
” Electric vehicles’ popularity with U.S. consumers and policymakers continues to grow. Manufacturers are getting in on the act, too. According to a newswire exclusive, automakers are planning to double their spending on EVs over the next eight years. On Oct. 25, Reuters newswire reported that the world’s top automakers are planning to spend nearly …
“According to an October 2022 report from CNN, many convenience stores are not installing electric vehicle charging stations due to high utility fees. Despite passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, which provides $7.5 billion in funding for EV chargers, demand charges—and competition—from utility companies has discouraged some store owners from investing in new …
Scientists develop a cool new method of refrigeration “Adding salt to a road before a winter storm changes when ice will form. Researchers at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) have applied this basic concept to develop a new method of heating and cooling. The technique, which they have named “ionocaloric …
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