Cities Are Depaving for a Cooler Future
Asphalt contributes to the urban heat island effect and makes places more prone to flooding. Planners are rethinking its place in cities. It all started…
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New forms of steel for stronger, lighter cars
Can a ‘Net-Zero’ World Lead to True Sustainability?
Our research reveals the scale of the EU’s dependency on imports for critical minerals needed for the green transition – here’s how that can change
Using spent coffee grounds for making concrete can greatly boost circularity
One Small Town Plans for Climate Change
Powering the future
Scientists turn plastic waste and CO2 into sustainable fuel
Pilot project uses volcanic ash to make cement
Thinking about a heat pump? Here are a few things to consider
One consumer’s quest for a climate-friendly heating system yields useful information for those poised to take advantage of Inflation Reduction Act credits. When a powerful…
Swiss project places solar panels along railroad tracks
In Switzerland, the Sun-Ways startup has started to lay down solar panels placed between the rails of train tracks as part of a plan to…
No Kiln in Making Soda
Sodium carbonate, known as soda or soda ash, has been made on an industrial scale since the 1790s. Annual production worldwide is well over fifty…
Beyond the bin: giving biowaste a second life
It’s hard to imagine a world without coffee given how many people enjoy kick-starting their day with a freshly brewed cup. Once the coffee beans…