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  Berlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 To gauge a country's development accurately, it's essential to consider the items found in homes, argue economists Rutger Schilpzand and Jeroen Smits from Radboud University. While research on low- and middle-income nations often centers on income, health, or education, these factors alone don't provide a full picture. "This is why, for the first time, we're charting the development of household material wealth," Schilpzand notes. The economists term this progression the 'domestic transition'. The ... read more |
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Preparing Taiwan for a decarbonized economyBoston MA (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 The operations of Taiwan's electronics, manufacturing, and financial firms vary widely, but their leaders all have at least one thing in common: They recognize the role that a changing energy landsc ... more 
France, Barbados, Kenya urge global levies to tackle climate changeParis (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 The leaders of France, Barbados and Kenya on Friday urged more worldwide tax on carbon dioxide emissions in areas such as global shipping to help developing countries battle climate change. ... more  
Framatome opens new Italian offices to bolster European nuclear energy growthParis, France (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Framatome has launched a new branch in Italy, with offices based in Milan and Turin. The Italian team will provide support for the existing nuclear fleet and contribute to advancing nuclear energy d ... more  
KAIST researchers improve hybrid perovskite solar cells with enhanced infrared captureTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 A team of researchers from KAIST, led by Professor Jung-Yong Lee of the School of Electrical Engineering and Professor Woojae Kim of Yonsei University's Department of Chemistry, has announced the de ... more |
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China unveils sweeping local govt debt swap to lift ailing economyBeijing (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 China on Friday unveiled some of its most ambitious plans in years to lift local government debt, following a meeting of lawmakers eyeing the possibility of intensified trade tensions with US president-elect Donald Trump. ... more |
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UK rules drivers on Bolt ride-hailing platform are employeesLondon (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 UK drivers using the Bolt ride-hailing platform should be considered employees and have access to rights such as the minimum wage and paid holidays, an employment tribunal ruled Friday. ... more 
Analysis: Northeast Asia braces for Trump 2.0Washington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024 Northeast Asian countries are bracing for changes that might follow as President-elect Donald Trump returns to office. ... more 
Stocks falter tracking US, China policy updatesLondon (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 European and Asian stock markets mostly retreated Friday as US and China policy updates cause concern about growth outlooks in the world's two biggest economies. ... more  
U.S. secures 200 million barrels of oil for strategic reserveWashington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2024 The U.S. Department of Energy said Friday that 200 million barrels of oil have been bought and delivered for the strategic oil reserve. ... more |
Harnessing oil and gas windfall profits for climate fundingBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Negotiations over new financial commitments from industrialized nations to aid developing countries will be a focal point at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference starting November 11. A study i ... more  Available on Amazon Books |
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Researchers advance hydrogen jet engine design for sustainable aviationZurich, Switzerland (SPX) Nov 09, 2024 Europe is making strides toward climate-neutral air travel with a focus on sustainably produced hydrogen as fuel. In support of this, the EU launched a project last year to aid industry and academia ... more  
Bio-based fibers may have greater environmental impact than traditional plasticsLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Bio-based materials, often promoted as eco-friendly replacements for conventional plastics, may present more significant risks to certain vital species than the plastic materials they aim to replace ... more 
Building the materials for the next generation of nuclear reactorCollege Station TX (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Before they can ever safely power up, future nuclear reactors will need to be designed and built from innovative, well-tested materials. Three Texas A and M Ph.D. students and one postdoctoral resea ... more  
MARSS showcases advanced AI-driven CUAS system at Red Sands 2024Los Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 MARSS, a leader in defense technology, played a prominent role in Red Sands 2024, showcasing its cutting-edge Counter UAS (CUAS) systems. Organized by the US Army DEVCOM, ARCENT, and the Royal ... more |
Cobalt copper tandem catalysts transform CO2 into renewable ethanolBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Researchers at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) have unveiled a pioneering approach to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into ethanol, providing a sustainable alternative for chemical applicatio ... more  
How urban planners can use trees to cool entire citiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 05, 2024 Cities worldwide face rising temperatures, with urban areas particularly vulnerable due to heat absorption by concrete and asphalt. Tree-planting programs are a popular strategy to counteract urban ... more  
Hurricane Helene's atmospheric waves captured by NASA's new AWE missionLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 08, 2024 On Sept. 26, 2024, as Hurricane Helene struck Florida's Gulf Coast with powerful storm surges and severe impacts, NASA's Atmospheric Waves Experiment (AWE) captured unprecedented data on the atmosph ... more 
High renewable energy penetration reduces blackout impactLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 New research has revealed that power grids with significant use of weather-dependent renewable energy sources (WD-RESs), such as wind and solar, tend to experience lower intensity blackouts. This co ... more |
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Hydrogels utilize sunlight for sustainable hydrogen productionTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Scientists have long sought to replicate how plants transform sunlight into energy, aiming to develop renewable energy alternatives through artificial photosynthesis. This process involves using sun ... more 
Investigating limitations in new materials for perovskite solar cellsTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 07, 2024 Perovskite solar cells, celebrated for their efficient light-to-electricity conversion, are being studied as promising next-generation solar technology. However, commonly used hole-transport materia ... more  
NASA runs first engine tests on supersonic X-59 research aircraftWashington DC (UPI) Nov 6, 2024 NASA engineers fired the engines on the X-59 research aircraft in advance of planned test flights to determine if the aircraft can reduce sonic booms and make supersonic flight over land quieter. ... more  
First artwork by humanoid robot sells for over $1.0 millionLondon (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 A portrait of English mathematician Alan Turing became the first artwork by a humanoid robot to be sold at auction, fetching more than $1.0 million on Thursday. ... more |
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Fukushima trial nuclear debris removal completeTokyo (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 A difficult operation to remove a small piece of radioactive debris from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant using a robotic device was completed successfully, the plant operator said Thursday, after technical issues halted earlier attempts. ... more |
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LNG's climate credentials a complicated issueParis (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Liquefied natural gas (LNG) has positioned itself as a "transition" fuel to replace highly polluting coal. While LNG burns cleaner than coal, its climate impact is darkened by energy-intensive production and frequent leaks from gas fields. ... more 
Sacred cow: coal-hungry India eyes bioenergy to cut carbonBarsana, India (AFP) Nov 8, 2024 Venerated as incarnations of Hindu deities, India's sacred cows are also being touted as agents of energy transition by a government determined to promote biogas production to cut its dependence on coal. ... more 
Time running out for Canada to meet climate target: auditOttawa (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 Canada is fast running out of time to implement policies to slash greenhouse gas emissions in order to meet its Paris Agreement target, the environment commissioner warned Thursday. ... more  
What will Trump 2.0 mean for US tech?Washington (AFP) Nov 7, 2024 What will Donald Trump's second stint in the White House mean for a US tech industry in the throes of an artificial intelligence frenzy? ... more |
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