Self-Healing Asphalt Offers Solution to Britain's Pothole Crisis
British scientists have created a self-healing asphalt using recycled cooking oil to combat the £14.4 billion annual pothole crisis, potentially saving billions, reducing roadworks, and improving safety after 61 deaths and 1199 serious injuries in the last 7 years due to potholes.
Self-Healing Asphalt Offers Solution to Britain's Pothole Crisis
British scientists have created a self-healing asphalt using recycled cooking oil to combat the £14.4 billion annual pothole crisis, potentially saving billions, reducing roadworks, and improving safety after 61 deaths and 1199 serious injuries in the last 7 years due to potholes.
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Global Data Center Growth Fueled by AI, but Faces Energy Challenges
A JLL study forecasts 15% annual growth in global data center demand until 2027, driven by AI and increased computing needs, but this expansion is threatened by the escalating energy consumption, projected to double from 2% to 4% of global energy demand by 2030, leading to potential regulatory hurdl...
Global Data Center Growth Fueled by AI, but Faces Energy Challenges
A JLL study forecasts 15% annual growth in global data center demand until 2027, driven by AI and increased computing needs, but this expansion is threatened by the escalating energy consumption, projected to double from 2% to 4% of global energy demand by 2030, leading to potential regulatory hurdl...
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German Balcony Solar Power Plants Surge Past 780,000
The number of balcony solar power plants in Germany more than doubled in 2022, reaching over 780,000 units with a combined capacity of nearly 0.7 gigawatts, driven by new legislation, falling prices, and broad political support.
German Balcony Solar Power Plants Surge Past 780,000
The number of balcony solar power plants in Germany more than doubled in 2022, reaching over 780,000 units with a combined capacity of nearly 0.7 gigawatts, driven by new legislation, falling prices, and broad political support.
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Dutch Plastic Recycling Company Blue Cycle Files for Bankruptcy
Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen plastic recycling company that converted waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving €7 million from the Friesland province's sustainability fund.
Dutch Plastic Recycling Company Blue Cycle Files for Bankruptcy
Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen plastic recycling company that converted waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving €7 million from the Friesland province's sustainability fund.
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44% Bias Score
Youth-Led Tech Tackles Global Challenges
CNN's "Tech for Good" showcased youth-led innovations: coral restoration devices, AI-powered rocket recovery, and AI-powered shark detection, addressing reef degradation, sustainable space travel, and human-wildlife conflict.
Youth-Led Tech Tackles Global Challenges
CNN's "Tech for Good" showcased youth-led innovations: coral restoration devices, AI-powered rocket recovery, and AI-powered shark detection, addressing reef degradation, sustainable space travel, and human-wildlife conflict.
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Saarland Invests €56 Million in Sustainable Energy and Circular Economy Research
The Saarland government will invest €56 million in two research projects: EnFoSaar (sustainable energy) and CircularSaar (circular economy), addressing a projected tripling of energy demand and promoting sustainable economic growth.
Saarland Invests €56 Million in Sustainable Energy and Circular Economy Research
The Saarland government will invest €56 million in two research projects: EnFoSaar (sustainable energy) and CircularSaar (circular economy), addressing a projected tripling of energy demand and promoting sustainable economic growth.
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France Considers Tiered Mobile Data Pricing Amidst Environmental Concerns
France's mobile data plan sizes are rapidly increasing, reaching up to 350GB, despite average usage of only 16GB, prompting the Ademe to suggest a tiered pricing model to address environmental concerns and the economic motivations behind the current trend.
France Considers Tiered Mobile Data Pricing Amidst Environmental Concerns
France's mobile data plan sizes are rapidly increasing, reaching up to 350GB, despite average usage of only 16GB, prompting the Ademe to suggest a tiered pricing model to address environmental concerns and the economic motivations behind the current trend.
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48% Bias Score
Deep's Underwater Habitats to Revolutionize Marine Research and Security
Deep, a British firm, is developing underwater habitats, Vanguard (launching 2025) and Sentinel (2027), for extended marine research and infrastructure monitoring; Sentinel will enable 28-day missions at 200 meters.
Deep's Underwater Habitats to Revolutionize Marine Research and Security
Deep, a British firm, is developing underwater habitats, Vanguard (launching 2025) and Sentinel (2027), for extended marine research and infrastructure monitoring; Sentinel will enable 28-day missions at 200 meters.
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48% Bias Score
Sylvatex Revolutionizes EV Battery Production with Sustainable CAM Process
Virginia Klausmeier's Sylvatex has created a cheaper, cleaner way to make cathode active materials (CAM) for EV batteries, raising $22 million; its waterless process uses recycled materials and smaller reactors, reducing costs and environmental impact.
Sylvatex Revolutionizes EV Battery Production with Sustainable CAM Process
Virginia Klausmeier's Sylvatex has created a cheaper, cleaner way to make cathode active materials (CAM) for EV batteries, raising $22 million; its waterless process uses recycled materials and smaller reactors, reducing costs and environmental impact.
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48% Bias Score
Heerenveen Plastic Recycling Plant Blue Cycle Declares Bankruptcy
Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen plastic recycling plant converting waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving substantial funding, including seven million euros from the Provincial Sustainability Fund.
Heerenveen Plastic Recycling Plant Blue Cycle Declares Bankruptcy
Blue Cycle, a Heerenveen plastic recycling plant converting waste into oil, declared bankruptcy due to higher-than-expected costs and delays, despite proving its technology and receiving substantial funding, including seven million euros from the Provincial Sustainability Fund.
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52% Bias Score
Fiji Pilot Project Recycles Beach Plastic into Power Poles
Talon, a Sydney firm, launched a Fiji pilot project recycling beach plastic into power poles and Frisbees; overcoming the financial hurdles of traditional sorting methods, the project, supported by the British government and universities, aims to significantly reduce Pacific plastic pollution.
Fiji Pilot Project Recycles Beach Plastic into Power Poles
Talon, a Sydney firm, launched a Fiji pilot project recycling beach plastic into power poles and Frisbees; overcoming the financial hurdles of traditional sorting methods, the project, supported by the British government and universities, aims to significantly reduce Pacific plastic pollution.
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44% Bias Score
EU Prioritizes Sustainable Technology and Industrial Competitiveness
The EU unveiled its work program, focusing on sustainable technology, strategic autonomy, and competitiveness through initiatives like the Clean Industrial Deal, including an Action Plan on Affordable Energy and a European Competitiveness Fund, aiming to boost industrial policy and address energy se...
EU Prioritizes Sustainable Technology and Industrial Competitiveness
The EU unveiled its work program, focusing on sustainable technology, strategic autonomy, and competitiveness through initiatives like the Clean Industrial Deal, including an Action Plan on Affordable Energy and a European Competitiveness Fund, aiming to boost industrial policy and address energy se...
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28% Bias Score