The awaited Pope Francis’ environment encyclical, probably the most expected in the recent history as to be searched, found and published in advance, has finally been officially presented. In the text, the Holy Father makes a plea to protect “our common home”, by combating climate change and other environmental damages, as well as by changing our development
Thanks to nanotechnology, this acrylic paint can insulate domestic walls and cut consumptions by 30%, improving energy efficiency.
Here are the top 5 most important environmental challenges for sustainability that only those who adopt sustainable behaviours can face.
Vortex could represent a revolution in wind energy sector. It is still a prototype, but the Spanish startup launched a crowdfunding campaign.
Traffic, pollution, energy consumption are all problems linked to urban mobility. The development of public transport and research on technological innovations is the best way to improve the management of resources and citizens’ quality of life. Mobility is one of the key factors for local and global socio-economic development of urban spaces. For this reason,
Hydrogen vehicles are ready for the European and North American market. The Geneva International Motor Show was the first motor show to present vehicles produced with the most innovative forms of energy, starting from hydrogen and going, without any compromise, beyond the limits of hybrid technology. During the show a variety of fuel cell cars
That Bill Gates, who has long been one of the Planet’s richest and most influential people, has committed himself in philanthropic projects is already known. But further demonstration comes with the last prototype realised thanks to the funds of the Gates Foundation, the Omniprocessor. Bill Gates himself in the pages of his official website
If you wish to reduce consumptions dramatically, even with powerful engines, follow these tips for an ecodrive and get immediate positive results.
Korea is replacing street lights with LED lights: the aim of this programme is to reduce the electricity bill and light pollution. LEDs require 10 times less energy to generate light, offering a less light dispersion in the air. In public areas where lights have been changed to LED, the inhabitants can see the stars
Retrofitting is a technical term which means modifying the technology of an object to improve its performances. Segun Oyeyiola, a Nigerian student of Engineering, just retrofitted an old Volkswagen Beetle and turned it into a solar and wind-powered car. Within a year the final year student managed to convert the Beetle into a
