♻️ Green Tech
Green Tech is an important part of the solution of climate change and other enviromental problems. Here you will find articles covering recycling, water purifying and tech used to conserve and protect natural resources. Also, news about Warp Green Tech Program will be found here.
📝 New framework can improve climate policies
A new framework that integrates more relevant variables can improve policies aimed at reducing CO2 emissions. A new study shows the complicated relationship between approach and regional conditions.
🌳 CTrees: A platform that calculates the carbon in every tree on Earth
A new startup has designed a platform that uses artificial intelligence to track exactly how much carbon every tree on the earth stores. This can help scientists determine the extent to which trees are helping the planet.
⚡ Cryptocurrency reduces its energy consumption by over 99 percent
By changing the method of how new crypto coins are created, Ethereum has managed to reduce the blockchain's energy consumption drastically.
🔋 Rechargeable and degradable battery - made of crab shell and zinc
A rechargeable battery made from crab shell and zinc could make wind and solar power greener. Parts that cannot be recycled after the battery's lifetime can instead be put on the compost.
🌾 Ethanol-treated soil protects plants against drought
New Japanese study shows that pre-treatment of soil with ethanol gives plants very effective protection against drought. The method is relatively cheap and can be used to help plants survive future dry periods.
🛢️ 10,000 abandoned oil wells to be "plugged"
Abandoned oil wells can emit large amounts of methane and now US authorities are investing billions in securing the wells to stop the emissions.
🚰 Material filters toxic chromium and arsenic from water supplies
A unique material can target two toxic, heavy metal pollutants for simultaneous removal. These toxins are chromium and arsenic.
☀️ California Begins Covering Canals with Solar Panels to Fight Drought
In California, a pilot project is being launched to cover the irrigation canals in solar panels in order to fight drought.
🍁 Floating leaf creates fuel from sunlight
Researchers from the University of Cambridge have designed lightweight and flexible devices that can use solar technology to convert light into fuel. Now, there is a possibility for cargo ships to one day be powered by “artificial leaves” floating out at sea.