GE produces world’s largest recyclable wind turbine blade
One University of Cambridge study suggests that there will be 43 million tonnes of blade waste around the world by 2050.
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World’s biggest tropical crop bank opens in Colombia
The Future Seeds facility will not only safeguard tropical crop biodiversity, but also serve as a living laboratory for some of the world’s most advanced agricultural technologies.
Wales bans smacking and slapping children
The Welsh government has hailed the policy change as a ‘historic moment’ for children’s rights amid calls for England to follow suit.
Light-duty plug-in electric vehicle sales in the United States nearly doubled from 2020 to 2021
The rapid growth in plug-in electric vehicle sales from 2020 to 2021 is remarkable in the context of overall light-duty vehicle sales, which increased by only 3% during the same period.
Sion solar electric car begins pre-production validation and certification
German startup Sono Motors has announced that 37 prototypes are being produced to take its solar EV family through validation and certification, ahead of planned production in 2023.
World’s first CO2 emissions tariff to be introduced in the E.U. by 2026
The EU wants to introduce CO2 emissions costs on imports of steel, cement, fertilizers, aluminum and electricity, from 2026.
Climate-resilient corals offer viable options for reef restoration, new study shows
In the longest coral resilience experiment ever, researchers found that two coral species cope well with changing ocean conditions and could be used for reef restoration.
Moderna kicks off Phase 1 trial of 3 different mRNA HIV vaccines
The trial is expected to run until mid-2023. By that point it is hoped one of the three formulations will have demonstrated robust immune responses and Phase 2 trials can commence.
Italy approves 6 new wind farms to reduce reliance on Russian gas
Italy’s plan is to end its reliance on Russian gas “within 30 months,” says the minister for the ecological transition.
Ukraine and Moldova join European power grid, ending their dependence on Russia
ENTSO-E, whose 39 members operate the world’s largest interconnected electrical grid, said the move means they will be able to help maintain the stability of the nations’ power systems.