Tag: News
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Better Batteries from Waste Sulfur
A new chemical process can transform waste sulfur into a lightweight plastic that may improve batteries for electric cars, reports a University of Arizona-led team. The new plastic has other potential uses, including optical uses.
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CO2 Removal Can Lower Costs of Climate Protection
“Carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere allows to separate emissions control from the time and location of the actual emissions. This flexibility can be important for climate protection,” says lead-author Elmar Kriegler. “You don’t have to prevent emissions in every factory or truck, but could for instance plant grasses that suck CO2 out of the…
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This Week in Energy News for April 11, 2013
This week in Jetson Green Energy News, we’re reporting on recent energy-efficient design awards, a reinstatement of New Mexico’s eco-friendly building standards, new wind power coming to Canada, U.S. GSA sustainability goals, and America’s continued concern for the economy over the environment. Plus, our calendar of upcoming green events gets some new additions. Carbon Challenge…
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Waste2Tricity Announces International Expansion
Waste2Tricity (W2T) is pleased to announce international expansion with the launch of its wholly owned subsidiary Waste2Tricity International (Thailand) Ltd; and the opening of its offices in the Rajchathewi district of Bangkok. W2T hopes to take advantage of the subsidies that exist in the Thai region and the natural opportunities that exist in its expanding…
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D.C.’s Union Station Now Powered by 100 Percent Wind Energy Provided by Washington Gas Energy Services
Union Station will transition to 100 percent wind power for its electricity load of 18,943,964 kilowatt hours annually. This is equivalent to avoiding the consumption of more than 1,400,000 gallons of gasoline or taking more than 2,700 cars off the road for one year. The world’s fastest-growing energy resource, wind power displaces conventional power, reduces…