Electric cars are often limited by their range. This is partly due to the limits of energy density of the ubiquitous lithium-ion battery. But researchers in Australia have come up with a sweet solution – add sulphur, then sprinkle on a shake or two of sugar.
Sweat Power
Wearable devices are all the rage. But the fly in the technological ointment is battery life. Limited by size, rechargeables run out too fast, button batteries are not sustainable and newer tech brings heat and potential burn dangers. But scientists are working on another wearable power source – sweat.
SINGAPORE SOLAR: FLOATING A NEW IDEA
South Australia, London Push Renewables
Today’s news is full of stories on corporations, cities and other organisations that are investing in wind and solar. But many are only plans and projects – and the impact though worthy is often small; what some call greenwashing. But recently, the state of South Australia and Transport for London (TfL) have passed some significant milestones.
Blowing up: Energy Storage Comes of Age
Water Hyacinth: From Plague to Carbon Positive
Single-use Plastic Bans to Prevent Pollution
On World Environment Day 2018, numerous organisations announced new plans and actions to address plastic related issues such as litter, pollution and harm to wildlife. Mallika Naguran takes a look at the environmental movements and pledges made by A Plastic Planet, The Travel Corporation and The Millenium Hotels in this report.
Environmental Justice for 2013 Bertam Valley Flood Victims
TNB was found liable for negligence in causing the 2013 environmental disaster involving torrential water flow from the Sultan Abu Bakar Hydroelectric Dam causing fatalities, severe flooding and property damage in Cameron Highlands. Lawyer M.Manogaran also calls for a new legislation - a Dam Safety Act - to protect the interest of the public.
Banyan Tree Hotels Reject Single-use Plastic
Beyond Words: Climate Actions for a Green Economy - 3
LEDs and Carbon Emission: Half a Billion CO2 Tonnes Saved in 2017
Sustainable Art & Power: LAGI Prize Offers $16,000
Australia to Export Renewable Energy to Singapore, Indonesia
Energy Giants BHP, AGL Go Green: Lobby Groups Lose Major Support
Circular Economy – Using Waste to Make Biofuels
here has been plenty of controversy about the production of biofuels from plant sources, and the impact it has on food production and the environment. And recently, the blockage of sewage systems by waste fats has also been in the news. One smart Finnish company is applying its technology to both problems and making biofuels from food processing waste.
