“It’s pretty amazing to see this”
Photo credit: Getty Images Last year’s wildfires in Hawaii severely damaged numerous natural treasures, including a 151-year-old banyan tree that was considered a community landmark. The devastation caused not only physical destruction but also emotional suffering among locals in the…
“Everyone is working on it”
While major truck manufacturers have decided to keep old combustion engines on the road, they are taking steps to move away from dirty energy and switch to cleaner technology in the form of hydrogen, according to Reuters. The global freight…
“This … project could not have come online at a more critical time”
Photo credit: OceanEnergy A new, grid-scale wave energy plant for generating electricity has been put into operation off the coast of Hawaii. According to the developer, this is the first plant of this kind in the world on this scale….
“This could enable us to breed varieties that can optimally store carbon.”
An exciting new scientific discovery offers a promising way to combat rising global temperatures, according to a recent article published in Interesting Engineering. Scientists from Jagiellonian University and Cambridge University have discovered a new type of wood that offers a…
Officials speak out after first sighting of invasive ‘tree-killer’ beetle: ‘It’s all around us’
Ash trees in New York State are under serious threat after state authorities confirmed the presence of a destructive insect. What happens? An Asian ash beetle has been successfully captured in New York’s Adirondack Park, and researchers are trying to…
“New ways in which trees provide a vital climate service”
Scientists have discovered another reason why trees are vital to the health of our planet – and this time it’s not about the leaves. As The Guardian reports, a team of researchers from the University of Birmingham has published a…
“Thinner than walls made of concrete elements”
Photo credit: Metsä Wood European material manufacturers have joined forces to develop a lightweight construction technology that could replace concrete, significantly reducing the harmful environmental impact of producing traditional concrete while also providing a little more living space for residents…
Startup uses innovative ‘extractor hood’ technology to help ships meet strict emissions standards – here’s how it works
Photo credit: STAX Engineering According to Bloomberg, Long Beach-based startup STAX Engineering has deployed its pollutant detection technology at ports in Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland. The ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach reportedly produce about “100 tons…
City unveils world’s first ‘hydrogen apartment block’ – how this technology could revolutionize the future of living
Photo credit: Yuldong-With-U City life in Ulsan, South Korea, has become more environmentally friendly thanks to the world’s first “hydrogen apartment complex,” which recently opened in Buk-gu district. The 437 units of the Yuldong With You apartments are powered entirely…
