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2019 is ‘crucial year to protect species from extinction’
2019 is a crucial year to protect species from extinction. That’s according to the Earth Day Network, the organisation that leads Earth Day on April the 22nd – it has announced the theme for this year to be ‘Protect the Species’. The theme was selected because the impact that human activity has had on the […]
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Siemens Gamesa awarded 128MW wind contract in Brazil
Siemens Gamesa has been awarded a 128MW wind contract in Brazil. It will work with renewable developer Voltalia to build the facility in Rio Grande do Norte, which will be made up of 36 units of its 3.55MW wind turbine model. The clean energy site, called Ventos da Serra do Mel 2 (VSM 2). will be commissioned […]
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Fiat Chrysler agrees to pay $800m to settle emissions charges
Fiat Chrysler has agreed to pay an estimated $800 million (£612m) to settle allegations of cheating vehicle emissions tests in the US. The Justice Department and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the settlement, which includes around $400 million (£306m) in civil penalties to various federal and state agencies. Customer compensation, which totals up to […]
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Heatwave wipes out third of spectacled fruit bats in Australia
A heatwave that swept Australia in November killed a third of an entire bat species. On the 26th and 27th of November last year, temperatures soared above 42°C, resulting in around 23,000 spectacled fruit bats dying of overheating. Before the incident occurred, the country was home to an estimated 75,000 of the creatures, which lived mostly […]
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Meat-free burger cooks up 90% less emissions
Plant-based ‘meat’ producer Beyond Meat has invented a burger that produces 90% less greenhouse gas emissions than traditional options. The company says the vegan patties use 99% less water, 93% less land and require 46% less energy than producing burgers from beef. The sustainable burgers are even designed to ‘bleed’ like real meat but consist […]
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Could virtual reality revolutionise training in nuclear?
New training using virtual reality (VR) technology aims to help boost safety in the nuclear energy industry. Researchers at the University of Exeter are developing the VR training to help workers at nuclear decommissioning sites prepare for hazard awareness in “highly realistic” situations. They are creating a device that helps staff to learn how to […]
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Ireland offers €4m for innovative energy research
Businesses, universities and public sector bodies in Ireland are being invited to bid for a share of up to €4 million (£3.5m) for innovative energy research projects. Successful applicants will be leading projects that explore ways to decarbonise the nation’s energy supply and demonstrate potential for “promising results”. They must accelerate the development and deployment […]
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South Korea on the road to 40,000 hydrogen cars by 2022
South Korea has announced it expects the number of hydrogen cars on its roads to increase 40-fold by 2022. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Economy and Finance Hong Nam-ki expects the number of fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) to soar from the current figure of 2,000 to 80,000 units in 2022. The government also plans […]
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Consultancy of the Year
For 2019, Consultancy of the Year is the accolade for any broker or consultant excelling at looking after its customers, staff and supply chain. Open to all consultants large or small, you will be expected to show why you are the best of the best. This award won’t be judged on just turnover or size […]
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Teysha Technologies develops biodegradable plastic alternatives
A company has developed fully biodegradable substitutes for existing oil-based plastics. Teysha Technologies says its new polymer technology could significantly reduce plastic pollution and replace many traditional products used in the automotive and medical industries. Its bio-plastic, called AggiePol, is derived from sustainable, natural feedstocks such as starches and agricultural waste. The firm says it […]
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