An electrochemical technology might be a solution to combat ocean acidification and remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. With the support of the Carbon to Sea initiative, researchers from McMaster University and the University of Toronto have developed the ingenious technology. The innovation could have far-reaching implications for mitigating the catastrophic
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Discover the perfect solar panel system for your small farmhouse with our comprehensive guide. Make the eco-friendly choice for sustainable energy. Thinking about powering your small farmhouse with solar energy? You’re on the right path! Our ultimate guide to choosing the right solar panel system will light the way. Whether you’re looking
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The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd) has emphasised the critical importance of bridging the energy access gap to the creation of economic prosperity of the country. The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Ltd, Mr. Mele Kyari, made this submission in a keynote address on industry operations with the
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The Executive Vice President, Gas, Power and New Energy, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), Mr. Olalekan Ogunleye has identified transparency, accountability, research, technology and innovation as key drivers of the ongoing ‘transformation’ in the company. Ogunleye disclosed this while speaking during a panel session hosted by the the national oil
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Scotland’s first minister Humza Yousaf unveiled the £9m National Floating Wind Innovation Centre (FLOWIC) in Aberdeen’s energy transition zone. Delivered by Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult in collaboration with Energy Transition Zone (ETZ) Ltd, a private sector-led, not-for-profit company, and with funding from both the Scottish government and Innovate UK, FLOWIC
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As global leaders continue in the pursuit of cleaner energy, Ambassador Gabriel Aduda, Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Governor for Nigeria, has said that energy transition must be just and equitable, allowing countries to develop energy sources available to them responsibly. Aduda, in a statement said that climate change
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The National Automotive Design and Development Council has announced plans to validate its National Occupational Standards for the conversion and maintenance of electric vehicles and Compressed Natural Gas vehicles. The Director-General of NADDC, Joseph Osanipin disclosed this during the validation workshop exercise for the draft of the national standards for auto
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Diamonds, the hardest known naturally occurring material, are a good conductor of heat but cannot conduct an electrical charge. Now, a collaboration of researchers from institutes such as the Zhengzhou University, Henan Academy of Sciences, Ningbo University, and Jilin University have successfully developed diamonds that are capable of conducting electricity,
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At one of Europe's largest chemical complexes, German group Covestro is trialling the manufacture of a key product using sugar as a base material instead of oil, as the industry seeks to reduce its carbon footprint. The pilot project involves producing "aniline", a chemical used in making foams — used widely
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Collaborative research that combined experiments at Yale University and molecular dynamics simulations at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory provides new insights into solving a major technical obstacle to efficient and sustainable industrial operations. Silicon is the second most abundant element in the Earth’s crust, and in natural water
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