♻️ 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.
🌅 A floating drone "eats" pollutants before they can reach the sea
A small drone can gather pollutants from the water in urban environments, which is both easier and cheaper than doing it when the debris already has reached the sea.
🍺 Beer yeast can purify water of heavy metals
Yeast that is normally used in the brewing of beer can also be used to purify water of heavy metals, such as lead, in a cheap and environmentally friendly way.
✈ This is how we could eliminate the climate impact of aviation
By capturing and storing carbon dioxide in the production of bio aviation fuel, it is possible to eliminate the climate impact of aviation completely.
☀ These solar panels provide electricity even at night
By utilizing a natural physical process, it is possible to get solar panels to generate some electricity even during the dark part of the day.
🏫 Beautiful eco-school protects students from harsh desert heat
In Jaisalmer, a city in India, students have to brave scorching temperatures to attend class. A new school, the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls School, with a smart design keeps the school and its students cool without air conditioners.
☀️ Photovoltaic panels are now facing their latest challenge: recycling
The EU-funded PHOTOTRAMA project aims to develop innovative technology for recovering almost all raw materials coming from waste panels, not dispersing polluting metals into the environment and making the most of all the valuable parts.
Portugal is building Europe's largest floating solar plant
A solar electric plant in a hydro dam provides clear advantages over locating an equally large plant on land.
🚰 New method pulls drinking water from the air
The University of Texas has developed a gel film that absorbs water from the air and turns it into drinking water. It can even absorb water in very arid climates.
☀️ The first production-ready solar car unveiled to the public
It's called Lightyear 0, and it promises to amaze: With solar panels on the car, 1,000+ kilometers of driving range between two charges, and an annual solar yield of up to 11,000 km.