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  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Kenya’s solar-powered solution to dead phone batteries on-the-go

DAILY NATION AFRICA

  • October 8, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

New Cooling Material Saves 10× More Energy Than Air-Conditioning

Engineers have developed a cement-like paint that reflects 90% of sunlight, emits 95% of the heat as infrared radiation, and holds 30% of its weight in water, providing 10 times the cooling power of commercial cooling paints and saving 30 to 40% of electricity.

TECHXPLORE

  • October 8, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Sand Battery Now Powers Finnish Town Year-Round

Finland's new sand battery stores 100 MWh of solar and wind energy in sand as heat, replacing oil in district heating and cutting emissions by nearly 70%. With near-unlimited lifespan and zero eco‑toxicity, this solution stacks up as a long‑term, low-cost solution.

. Durable and eco-friendly, it offers stable renewable energy year-round.

EURONEWS

  • October 8, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Plastic Bag Use in Vermont Dropped by 91% Since Ban in 2020

A recent study at the University of Vermont has found that the state’s plastic bag ban  with paper bags only available for a fee, resulted in a 91% reduction of their use, with about 70% of respondents viewing the legislation positively, and paper bag use increasing a mere 6%.

PHYS.ORG

  • October 8, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Ireland Ends Coal Era, Shuts Moneypoint Six Months Early

Ireland closed its last coal-fired plant at Moneypoint in June—six months ahead of schedule—making it Europe’s sixth coal-free country. The 915 MW station will stay on standby with oil backup until 2029. It’s a major victory for cleaner air and energy transition.

ECOWATCH

  • October 8, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

China Sets Fresh Records with Massive Solar & Wind Power Expansion

In May alone, China added 93 GW of solar and 26 GW of wind—enough electricity to power entire nations like Poland or Sweden. Solar capacity now tops 1,000 GW—half the world’s total. Ambitious clean energy growth continues despite financial strains on manufacturers.

THE GUARDIAN

  • October 8, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

La energía solar se convierte en la principal fuente eléctrica de la UE

For the first time in history, solar energy outpaced all other sources to become the European Union’s main provider of electricity this June. This milestone highlights the continent’s accelerating shift toward cleaner, renewable energy and a more sustainable future.

EURONEWS

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Las paradas de autobús de Boston florecen con techos verdes

BOSTON

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Hornos solares suizos transforman desechos relojeros en nuevos materiales

In Switzerland, researchers are using powerful solar furnaces to recycle waste from the watchmaking industry. By melting metal scraps using concentrated sunlight, they create high-quality alloys with zero emissions, showcasing precision engineering in service of sustainability.

TECH XPLORE

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Solar becomes EU’s leading source of electricity for the first time

For the first time in history, solar energy outpaced all other sources to become the European Union’s main provider of electricity this June. This milestone highlights the continent’s accelerating shift toward cleaner, renewable energy and a more sustainable future.

EURONEWS

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Boston bus stops bloom with new green roofs

BOSTON

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Swiss solar furnaces turn watchmaker waste into new materials

In Switzerland, researchers are using powerful solar furnaces to recycle waste from the watchmaking industry. By melting metal scraps using concentrated sunlight, they create high-quality alloys with zero emissions, showcasing precision engineering in service of sustainability.

TECH XPLORE

  • October 6, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Material híbrido de cartón y tierra reduce carbono de cemento en 75 %

Engineers at RMIT have created a material from cardboard, earth, and water that emits just one quarter the carbon of concrete and costs less than a third. Recyclable, buildable on-site, and strong enough for low-rise structures—practical sustainability in action.

TECH XPLORE

  • October 2, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Cardboard-Earth Hybrid Cuts Concrete’s Carbon Footprint by 75%

Engineers at RMIT have created a material from cardboard, earth, and water that emits just one quarter the carbon of concrete and costs less than a third. Recyclable, buildable on-site, and strong enough for low-rise structures—practical sustainability in action.

TECH XPLORE

  • October 2, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Nuevo sistema solar produce hidrógeno verde a partir de la humedad del aire

Researchers at the Hefei Institute have developed a solar-powered device that extracts humidity from the air to generate green hydrogen. Operating without external water or energy, the system works even in dry climates and delivers high output with zero carbon emissions.

TECH XPLORE

  • September 28, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Solar System Produces Green Hydrogen Directly from Air Moisture

Researchers at the Hefei Institute have developed a solar-powered device that extracts humidity from the air to generate green hydrogen. Operating without external water or energy, the system works even in dry climates and delivers high output with zero carbon emissions.

TECH XPLORE

  • September 28, 2025
  • Sustainability, Uncategorized

Pequeño tractor solar impulsa las cosechas y apoya a los agricultores

In Malawi, a compact electric tractor powered by solar energy is helping farmers break tough soil layers, doubling harvests while reducing reliance on diesel. This clean, efficient solution strengthens food security, supports livelihoods, and protects the planet’s future.

CLEAN TECHNICA

  • September 25, 2025
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