Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Feb 12, 2024
Interesting stats on EVs and energy use in the US, developments in wind and tidal power, a plastic recycling microfactory, and an "unprecedented collapse" in EU fossil fuel generation.
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Energy
This UK startup is using cloud computing to heat water in residential homes
Processing data generates a lot of heat – and we could be making much better use of all that sweet thermal energy.
seaweed
“Can eating seaweed help the climate crisis?”
Ohhhhhh Mother Jones, you are asking my kind of question.
Energy
US Department of Energy commits $400 million loan to zinc battery maker Eos
The company makes zinc-halide batteries that could offer more affordable energy storage than existing lithium-ion batteries.
Transportation
EV batteries with recycled materials to be made in US starting 2024
Using recycled instead of mined materials could lead to a 25% drop in CO2 emissions in the battery production process.
Farming
A floating sea farm that uses sunshine and seawater to produce vegetables and freshwater
Looks super cool! But I have questions.
Links of the Week
LINKS OF THE WEEK: Sept 3-9, 2023
The EU's "spectacular" solar rollout, Canada moves to reduce grocery-store plastic waste, electrified cement (??), and a 6,727 km journey that cost $5.
plastic
These scientists think table salt could play a key role in plastic recycling
A tasty solution to a challenging problem.
Sustainability
A roadmap for transforming consumer behaviour & waste management
The sooner we transition to a more circular economy, the better.
Shelter
Electrified cement that can power your home and vehicles?
If scalable, this technology sounds like it could be a game changer.