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According to a study by the University of Soauth Australia, tens of thousands of wind turbine blades will end up in landfills by 2030 if recycling programs are not implemented quickly.

The World Needs an Urgent Plan to Recycle Tens of Thousands of Wind Turbine Blades

Sustainability

According to a study by the University of Soauth Australia, tens of thousands of wind turbine blades will end up in landfills by 2030 if recycling programs are not implemented quickly. A study by Prof. Peter Majewski reveals the challenges of recycling wind turbine blades, which have an average lifespan of around 25 years. The …

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Still, they need to be improved as they only work in direct sunlight since many batteries are only capable of delivering power for a few clear hours a day - and solar pyramids can be of great help here.

Engineers Develop Solar Pyramids That Efficiently Collect Sunlight

Innovation & Technology

Solar panels are becoming an increasingly important source of renewable energy. Still, they need to be improved as they only work in direct sunlight since many batteries are only capable of delivering power for a few clear hours a day – and solar pyramids can be of great help here. Engineers from Stanford University (USA) …

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The EU Council has adopted a target that by 2030, 40% of the energy consumed by the block will be generated from renewable energy sources.

EU Plans to Get 40% Of Its Energy from Renewable Sources by 2030

Energy Transition

The EU Council has adopted a target that by 2030, 40% of the energy consumed by the block will be generated from renewable energy sources. The two directives on which the Council took positions today, June 27, are the Renewable Energy Directive and the Energy Efficiency Directive. Energy production currently accounts for 75% of emissions …

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As the climate crisis looms, scientists are racing to solve common clean energy problems, including solar energy storage.

Scientists Look To Find Solution for Solar Energy Storage Using Rechargeable Batteries

Innovation & Technology

As the climate crisis looms, scientists are racing to solve common clean energy problems, including solar energy storage. Solar energy is one of the best renewable resources, but it has problems that prevent its widespread adoption and replacement of traditional energy sources. Since solar energy is variable throughout the day and the year, it is …

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The abrupt shift to green energy will make society "pay a heavy price," Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods told CNBC.

Society Will Pay Dearly for a Sharp Transition to Green Energy, Head of Exxon Mobil Warns

Energy Transition

The abrupt shift to green energy will make society “pay a heavy price,” Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods told CNBC. Woods warned governments against policies that fail to balance the current demand for affordable energy with the need to reduce emissions. In his opinion, insufficient investment in the oil and gas industry correlates with higher …

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NASA has signed three contracts worth $5 million to develop nuclear reactors to supply near and far space bases with electricity and heat.

NASA Allocates $5 Million to Develop Three Projects of Nuclear Reactors for Space Bases

Innovation & Technology

NASA has signed three contracts worth $5 million to develop nuclear reactors to supply near and far space bases with electricity and heat. The competition program is designed for 12 months, after which the best project will move into the prototype phase. Based on a promising reactor, they can also create a nuclear propulsion system …

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Dutch architecture firm Waterstudio is building a floating city consisting of modular floating platforms ten minutes from Male, the capital of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean.

Dutch Architects to Build a Floating City in the Maldives

Innovation & Technology

Dutch architecture firm Waterstudio is building a floating city consisting of modular floating platforms ten minutes from Male, the capital of the Maldives in the Indian Ocean. When viewed from above, it resembles a brain coral. Koen Olthuis, founder of Waterstudio, told Business Insider that the project is involving developer Dutch Dockland, a local construction …

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