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Tesla says it hopes to work with Panasonic on solar energy
U.S. electric car maker Tesla says it plans to start working with Japanese electronics company Panasonic Corp. on solar energy. Panasonic had no immediate comment Monday on Tesla's statement on its corporate blog that the companies have signed a non-binding letter of intent to begin collaborating Read More...
Tiny microalgae could lead renewable hydrogen revolution
Despite skepticism from some quarters, it appears the hydrogen economy is beginning to take shape with accelerating speed. In the latest news, a research team at Tel Aviv University developed a way to speed up the rate of algal hydrogen production by about 400 percent. The news is significant Read More...
India's postmen to deliver custom-made weather reports to farmers
Seeing that less than half of India’s total farmland is irrigated, preparing the cropping cycle according to the weather is essential. But if the weather forecasts are inaccurate, it can result in huge losses and low income for farmers. That’s why the government is investing some $60 million on Read More...
It's not all bad: Here are some of the many 'bright spots' that offer climate hope
Amongst all the doom and gloom that surrounds news about climate change, an international group of scientists are providing the world with real examples of initiatives that enhance people’s health and well-being while protecting the environment at the same time. One example of this is happening Read More...
Could this ancient farming method save farmlands effected by climate change?
In the last few decades, the ancient agriculture technique known as dry farming was practiced only by a quirky few traditionalists concerned more about tasty produce than saving water. But now as climate change starts to grip farming lands such as those in California, more farmers and winemakers Read More...
More than 190 countries agree on deal to limit global warming from air conditioners
This past Saturday morning in Rwanda, a landmark deal was agreed upon that will limit emissions of key climate change-causing pollutants found in air conditions. The deal will phase down the use and production of hydrofluorocarbons, known as HFCs, for use in air conditioners. HFCs are thousands of Read More...
This 90-second shower trick will keep you energized all day
Doctors recommend people who have trouble falling asleep to have a hot shower or bath to help them fall asleep. It’s the perfect remedy for a good night’s sleep, but is it smart to be taking only hot showers in the morning? Doesn’t that just make you sleepier when you start the day? The Read More...
Clean energy innovation is great but energy efficiency can provide huge gains
Clean energy innovation is an inspiring development that The Optimist Daily reports on every day. But it’s only part of the journey to a clean, green and healthy society. There’s a lot of energy and money to be saved as well as money to be made through energy efficiency. The good news is we are Read More...
Cicada wings inspire antibacterial surfaces and more efficient solar cells
Cicadas make a sharp noise with their wings. That is because their wings are covered in an array of nanoscale spikes. Earlier this year scientists were able to copy this structure to create a highly effective antibacterial surface. Now, researchers have replicated those Read More...
Test: UK lets electric cars use bus lanes to tackle air pollution
The British government is considering to allow electric cars to use bus lanes and getting priority at traffic lights in an effort to reduce air pollution in cities. According to the government air pollution kills 50,000 people each year in the U.K. at an annual cost to society of £27.5bn. Local Read More...