Energy demands have surged globally since James Watt invented the steam engine in 1800. Emissions demand the use of cleaner fuel alternatives.
Category: Green living
Report Calls for Protecting and Recovering World’s Mangroves
The Global Mangrove Alliance's annual report, "The State of the World's Mangrove", compiles the most current information about mangrove forests.
Building Resilience in Europe Using Nature-based Solutions
Evidence strongly suggests that nature-based solutions can significantly help us adapt and mitigate the effects of climate change.
Clean Energy Gold Rush in Australia
The factors that combined to cause Australia's energy crisis also opens opportunities to grow renewable energy capacity in the country.
Europe’s Energy Demands Create Coal Rush
Rising coal demands in Europe to replace natural gas and coal from Russia have increased coal mining and shipments in African countries.
Finland’s Underground Nuclear Waste Repositories
Finland completed the last of five underground nuclear waste repositories on Olkiluoto island, off the southwest coast of Finland, this June.
Webinar Sets NZ’s Emissions Reduction Plan in Action
A webinar by Tonkin+Taylor and Movac focuses on circular technologies, a tangible action relating to NZ's emission reduction plan.
Decarbonising Electricity by Upscaling Floatovoltaics
The solar power industry makes it the most preferred renewable energy source. Scaling it up will decarbonise more the electricity sector.
Climate Adaptation Using the Slow Water Approach
This post discusses the slow water approach and how cities and communities can better manage water with climate change and rapid urbanisation.
AirDisc Cooling is a Climate-Friendly AirCon
Maria Yzabell Angel Palma from the Philippines invented the Air Disc cooling system, which doesn't use CFC or refrigerants.