Planned hydrogen refuelling stations may lead to millions of euros in yearly losses 10/7/2025 Chalmers University of Technology

As hydrogen infrastructure is rolled out in the EU, refuelling stations must be distributed according to the same principle in all countries. But now a study from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, points to shortcomings in EU regulations. Using an advanced model, the researchers show that the distribution of refuelling stations may both be incorrectly dimensioned and lead to losses of tens of millions of euros a year in some countries. ...more

Ships trigger high and unexpected emissions of the greenhouse gas methane 3/7/2025 Amanda T. Nylund, Johan Mellqvist, Vladimir Conde, Kent Salo, Rickard Bensow, Lars Arneborg, Jukka-Pekka Jalkanen, Anders Tengberg and Ida-Maja Hassellöv

Ship traffic in shallow areas, such as ports, can trigger large methane emissions by just moving through the water. The researchers in a study, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, observed twenty times higher methane emissions in the shipping lane compared to nearby undisturbed areas. Despite the fact that methane is a greenhouse gas that is 27 times as powerful as carbon dioxide, these emissions are often overlooked with today's measurement methods. ...more

Agricultural waste can become the clothes of the future 17/6/2025 Chalmers University of Technology

Cellulose-based textile materials can make the clothing sector more sustainable. Currently, cellulose-based textiles are mainly made from wood, but a study headed by researchers from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden points to the possibility of using agricultural waste from wheat and oat. The method is easier and requires fewer chemicals than manufacturing forest-based cellulose, and can enhance the value of waste products from agriculture. ...more

Transforming waste into a public asset: Michigan State University leads next-generation anaerobic digestion innovation 10/6/2025 Jack Falinski, Wei Liao

MSU is spearheading next-generation anaerobic digestion technologies that convert agricultural and food waste into renewable energy, recover nutrients and water, and support environmental sustainability across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. ...more

Massive Growth Ahead: Low Carbon Building Market Eyes $1.3 Trillion by 2033 14/5/2025 Allied Market Research

According to a new report published by Allied Market Research, the low carbon building market size was valued at $0.6 trillion in 2023, and is estimated to reach $1.3 trillion by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 9.1% from 2024 to 2033. ...more

A Step Toward Harnessing Clean Energy From Falling Rainwater 23/4/2025 American Chemical Society (ACS)

When two materials come into contact, charged entities on their surfaces get a little nudge. This is how rubbing a balloon on the skin creates static electricity. Likewise, water flowing over some surfaces can gain or lose charge. Now, researchers reporting in ACS Central Science have harnessed the phenomenon to generate electricity from rain-like droplets moving through a tube. They demonstrate a new kind of flow that makes enough power to light 12 LEDs ...more

Difficult and costly energy transition unless the EU invests in biomass 22/4/2025 M. Millinger, F. Hedenus, L. Reichenberg, G. Berndes, E. Zeyen and F. Neumann

Biomass is currently the EU’s largest renewable energy source, but climate strategies often focus on other energy sources. A comprehensive analysis, led by Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, now shows that biomass is crucial for Europe's ability to reach its climate targets, as it can be used to produce fossil-free fuels and chemicals and also enables carbon dioxide removal from the atmosphere. If biomass were excluded from the European energy system, it would cost an extra 169 billion Euros per year – about the same as the cost of excluding wind power. ...more

Renting clothes for sustainable fashion – niche markets work best 27/3/2025 Chalmers University of Technology

Renting clothes can reduce the fashion industry's enormous environmental impact, but so far, the business models have not worked very well. The best chance of success is for a rental company to provide clothing within a niche market, such as specific sportswear, and to work closely with the suppliers and clothing manufacturers. This is shown by a study led by researchers at Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, which highlights the measures that can make clothing rental a success. ...more

Ice stupas of the Ladakh desert: an ingenious solution to water scarcity – a picture essay 28/1/2025 Ciril Jazbec

Farmers in the northern Indian region used to rely on snow and glacier meltwater, but the climate crisis is disrupting the water cycle – which means new ways of storing water are needed ...more

Toxic waste from world's deadliest gas leak fuels protests in India 23/1/2025 Vishnukant Tiwari

Vegetable vendor Shivnarayan Dasana had never seen so many policemen descend on his village in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. ...more