Low Carbon Energy
Can data centers in space help the EU to meet AI demands?
Climate solutions rely on AI but related emissions can be a liability. The EU is looking to see if it can put its data centers in space.
Swiss project places solar panels along railroad tracks
The Sun-Ways installation relies on a train that rolls out a stream of solar panels to deliver renewable energy from between the rails.
Scientists turn plastic waste and CO2 into sustainable fuel
Scientists at the University of Cambridge have converted CO2 and plastic waste into syngas.
Renewables in the US require plenty of new transmission lines
Current power lines aren't far-reaching enough and plans are afoot to extend transmission in hard-to-reach areas.
Coal could serve a key role in the transition to hydrogen
Hydrogen shows much promise as a clean energy source, but we will need an affordable infrastructure for it.
How we can make EVs even better for the planet
Many of the adverse environmental effects are hidden because they happen before anyone gets in the driver’s seat.