The smart grid concept is being looked to by politicians and municipalities around the world. Energy independence, climate change, and resilience in emergencies are just some of the many benefits to the smart grid solution. Of course, smart grids are integral in smart cities as part of the Internet of Things. ClearWorld products, which are […]
Smart cities are adjusting their framework to incorporate a smart parking program. The city of San Diego recently began a program to replace their traditional, coin-operated parking meters with “smart” tech, allowing users to pay with a credit card. Also, City officials hope to allow consumers to pay by mobile phone in the near future. […]
The World Health Organization released two new reports that reveal about 1.7 million children under the age of 5. That dies each year because of environmental hazards. Then, this is the first estimate of its kind regarding the child death toll from environmental causes. Also, this disheartening figure comprises about a quarter of child deaths […]
Google’s Project Sunroof initiative, which analyzes the viability of buildings for rooftop solar. They found that almost 90% of buildings in Florida and California are viable to be outfitted with solar panels. Even the “not so sunny” states, such as Maine and Minnesota, about 60% of buildings found to be viable. Traditional rooftop solar panels […]
President Trump disparaged the Environmental Protection Agency who is in charge of enforcing federal laws on air and water pollution. Congress has drafted bills to limit the EPA’s power and abolish it altogether. With the new administration taking over, there are many left wondering what will happen to the EPA. Let’s explore some of the […]
It’s common knowledge that burning fossil fuels is bad for the environment. But even without the damaging effects of climate change, renewable energy still makes the most economic sense for our global future. Worldwide energy use isn’t going to decrease anytime soon–people like the way they live. With only a finite amount of fossil fuels […]
Researchers at Harvard University have developed a battery that stores energy in liquid solutions. Dubbed the “flow battery,” the solution modifies the molecules in electrolytes, ferrocene, and viologen to make them stable, water-soluble, and stop them degrading over time. The battery only loses one/cent capacity every 1,000 charging cycles and estimated to last a decade–rather […]
New York’s recent Con Edison rate case has brought an opportunity for clean, distributed energy. A rate case is a process utilities use to adjust policies and set rates charged to customers. They typically occur once every few years and provide an opportunity for state and local governments, along with consumer and environmental advocacy groups, […]
The rapid expansion of cities without proper urban planning can greatly alter ecology and the environment. During South Asia’s first conference on urban ecology, Dr. Muhammad Qaiser of the University of Karachi explained just how devastating these impacts can be. Reclaiming habitats once disturbed or destroyed has become impossible, he said, urging government authorities to […]