Author: Boˆreal

Short reads about North Europe's green transition

Revolutionising Electronics: Researchers Develop Recyclable Printed Circuit Boards

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The world’s escalating electronic waste crisis demands innovative solutions. A recent United Nations report revealed a staggering 82% increase in electronic waste generation since 2010, with only a fraction being recycled. Among the most challenging components to recycle are printed circuit boards (PCBs), ubiquitous in electronic devices. Conventional PCBs, composed of layers of glass fibre … Continue reading Revolutionising Electronics: Researchers Develop Recyclable Printed Circuit Boards

Conservation effects are helping to slow biodiversity loss, study confirms

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A recent study published in Science sheds light on the effectiveness of conservation efforts in stemming global biodiversity loss. Led by Dr. Penny Langhammer and her team, the study analyzed 655 trials of conservation measures conducted over a decade, providing crucial insights into the impact of conservation interventions. The findings reveal a mix of positive … Continue reading Conservation effects are helping to slow biodiversity loss, study confirms

US finds clean energy storage both too expensive and too cheap

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Clean energy has entered a quantum phase. Not in a technological sense, but in the co-existence of the contradictory positions: Cheaper green energy would support uptake, yet meanwhile the US complains that China is overproducing clean electricity technology and thus flooding the market with cheap goods. Perhaps this contradiction comes from the two ways we … Continue reading US finds clean energy storage both too expensive and too cheap

Understanding the Impact of Renewable Energy on Industrial Production and Trade Patterns

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A recent paper delves into the complex relationship between renewable energy availability, industrial production, and global trade patterns, focusing on three key energy-intensive commodities: steel, urea, and ethylene. The study, published in a prominent journal, provides valuable insights into the potential for green relocation – the shifting of industrial production to regions with abundant renewable … Continue reading Understanding the Impact of Renewable Energy on Industrial Production and Trade Patterns

Two reports attack developed countries’ efforts towards Paris goal.

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Two reports, alike in indignation for developed nations’ insufficient progress towards reducing climate emissions, were released today. Both the reports, from the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) and Climate Analytics, criticise commitments to reduce carbon emissions. Twice the progress is needed to meet the Paris Agreement goal to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. The … Continue reading Two reports attack developed countries’ efforts towards Paris goal.