Going green
Bigger is better when it comes to wind turbines, report finds
Larger and more-cost effective wind turbines have been key drivers in the uptake of wind energy, according to a new…
UK solar capacity growth stalls as heatwave rocks the UK
As the UK faces what looks to be the hottest day on record, the latest figures on solar capacity growth…
IPTV market will become Europe’s leading pay-TV technology by 2023
Cable is currently the leading pay-TV technology in Europe in terms of subscriptions, with a market share of 36.5% as…
Retire fossil-fuel burning infrastructure early or miss climate goals, study warns
A new study warns how failing to retire existing fossil-fuel burning infrastructure early will result in nations missing their climate…
‘Unprinting’ recycling method blasts paper with light to remove ink
Researchers have developed a way to ‘unprint’ paper to reduce the environmental impact of recycling paper, using technology that could…
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Climate change to fuel dramatic rise in energy demand by 2050
An exhaustive global study has found that climate change is set to drive up energy demand significantly by 2050, suggesting…
Universal memory achieved: Scientists patent energy saving ‘holy grail’ of computing
Scientists at Lancaster University have announced that they have invented an electronic memory device that realises the dream of universal…
Dell calls on EU to address problem of e-waste
Dell Technologies has called for urgent action to tackle the growing problem of e-waste. Electronics waste or e-waste refers to…
World’s first fully autonomous offshore wind farm repair system to replace humans with robots and drones
A cross-sector project launched in the UK today is set to see humans replaced by robots and drones on offshore…
Compostable bioplastic to bring biodegradability to food packaging
Scientists have developed a bioplastic that can biodegrade in conventional compost bins within two years, making it a suitable alternative…