Environmental Sustainability Archives - Page 10 of 40

Volkswagen unveils I.D. electric vehicle

Volkswagen's new I.D. concept car. Image courteys of Volkswagen Group

Posted on 29 Sep 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

German automaker Volkswagen Group (VW) has today unveiled its first ever long-range electric vehicle.

Solar powered boat now a concept and commercial reality

The Energy Observer solar powered boat will sail for six years around the world as a floating exhibition and clean energy laboratory - image courtesy of The Energy Observer.

Posted on 28 Sep 2016 by Aiden Burgess

A boat powered solely by renewable energies and hydrogen is preparing for its maiden journey in February when it will set off for its historic trip around the world.

Countries set to implement aviation emissions cap

Aircraft are a major source of global CO2 pollution. Image courtesy of Flickr - fdecomite

Posted on 28 Sep 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Tomorrow delegates from 190 nations are meeting to create the world’s first agreement to limit carbon dioxide emissions for the aviation sector.

ATA President explains how to make trucking better

The trucking, transportation and logistics industry is worth $billions globally - image courtesy of Click Intelligence. innovation

Posted on 26 Sep 2016 by The Manufacturer

The American Trucking Association (ATA) is the commercial transportation industry's most powerful advocate for innovation and legislation.

AkzoNobel UK paints a more sustainable future

Around 55 million litres of waste paint go to landfill each year image courtesy AkzoNobel UK.

Posted on 23 Sep 2016 by Jonny Williamson

AkzoNobel UK, in partnership with Community RePaint, has launched an innovative not-for-profit paint remanufacturing facility in North West England.

Melbourne scientists make breakthrough against antibiotic resistant superbugs

A scientist looks at a bacteria culture - image courtesy of DFC. Antibiotic resistant bacteria are a significant concern for human-beings.

Posted on 21 Sep 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Melbourne scientists have made a major breakthrough in combating antibiotic resistant superbugs which threaten to be one of the greatest risks to human health in the 21st century.

Shell considering EV charging network in UK

Shell petrol stations could play host to EV chargers in 2017. Image courtesy of Wikipedia - Uwe Aranas.

Posted on 16 Sep 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

Petrochemicals company Shell is reportedly looking to build an electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the UK.

Boeing tests Blended Wing Body with NASA

The Boeing Blended Wing Body (BWB) in a Nasa wind tunnel. Image courtesy of Nasa.

Posted on 14 Sep 2016 by Michael Cruickshank

US aerospace and defense manufacturer Boeing is moving ahead with tests of its Blended Wing Body (BWB) design.

Giant fire fighting bullet patented by Boeing

Generic image of fire, fire fighting bullet, - image courtesy of Adobe Stock

Posted on 7 Sep 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Boeing has been awarded a patent for an idea, which could change the way we fight forest fires.

Tesla SolarCity deal to allow houses to generate and store electricity

A computer rendering of the completed Gigafactory. Image courtesy of Tesla

Posted on 31 Aug 2016 by Aiden Burgess

Tesla has received approval to acquire solar panel company SolarCity for $2.6bn, in a move which comes at a financial crossroads for a solar industry, which is facing the prospect of an oversupply of solar panels.

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