Alternative and sustainable energy articles
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America's dependence on China grows as we transition to green energy alternatives
Here are the facts: The world is using more coal now than it ever has. Coal, oil and natural gas still meet about 82% of our primary energy demands, way down from the 86% they supplied in 1997.
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Researchers develop eggshell 'bioplastic' pellet as sustainable alternative to plastic
What if there was plastic-like material that could absorb excess nutrients from water and be used as a fertilizer when it decomposes? That product—a "bioplastic" material—has been created by University of Saskatchewan (USask) chemistry professor Dr. Lee Wilson and his research team, as detailed in a paper recently published in RSC Sustainability. The research team includes Ph.D. candidate Bernd G. K. Steiger, BSc student Nam Bui and postdoctoral fellow trainee Bolanle M. Babalola.
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Siemens and Mercedes-Benz Transform Future of Sustainable Factory Planning with Digital Energy Twin
Under a strategic partnership between Siemens and Mercedes-Benz AG, the companies have co-created a Digital Energy Twin to improve the integration of energy efficiency and sustainability measures in factory designs and upgrades The Digital Energy Twin reduces early phase planning time significantly Developed and tested in the Mercedes-Benz ‘Factory 56’ in Sindelfingen, Germany Showcases the … Read More → "Siemens and Mercedes-Benz Transform Future of Sustainable Factory Planning with Digital...