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Unveiling a zero carbon cement

7th August, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments
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Researchers at George Washington University have found a way to make lime cement using concentrated solar thermal power.

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A battery made from wood

2nd August, 2012 by Anonymous | Add a comment
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Lignin-based cathodes could boost prospects for wind and solar power.

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Afghanistan: promising haven of renewable energy?

6th July, 2012 by Martin Wright | Add a comment
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Turning water and sunshine into power for the poor is at the heart of this year’s Ashden Awards. Martin Wright reports from Afghanistan.

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M&S: deeply uncool; deeply right

11th June, 2012 by Martin Wright | 2 comments
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Retailer’s commitment to carbon offsetting flies in face of cynics.

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Tapping the power of the ocean

24th May, 2012 by Anonymous | 3 comments
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Marine-based heat exchange plants are becoming more viable as oil costs rise. Two multinational engineering firms step up to the challenge of bringing ‘Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion’ to market.

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Geothermal powerhouse Kenya maximises its potential

21st May, 2012 by Roger East | Add a comment
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Energy harnessed from hot steam in East Africa’s Rift Valley could power Kenya many times over.

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Solar skylight harnesses the power of daylight

16th May, 2012 by Roger East | 3 comments
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Californian start-up Enfocus brings a new design to market which combines photovoltaics with cool natural light, in a cost effective way.

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Social media prompts a clean energy shift

14th May, 2012 by Anonymous | 1 comments
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Our virtual lives have massive energy demands, but a two-year Greenpeace campaign has prompted Facebook to ‘like’ renewable sources.

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Is solar the new normal?

11th May, 2012 by Roger East | 1 comments
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As photovoltaic panels continue to get cheaper, the holy grail of ‘grid parity’ is within our grasp. So, how will this reshape the world of power?

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Businesses use the same pristine paper, again and again

8th May, 2012 by Roger East | 1 comments
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A new scheme sets out to close the loop in the paper chain, using innovative de-inking technology along the way.

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