Liquid crystals that switch between transparent and opaque states could one day be used in smart windows.
Environment
Taming Godavari River: Navigating through Religious, Developmental and Environmental Narratives
Multiple socio-cultural and political imaginaries associated with the urban riverscapes, in India, are emphasizing the religious symbolism(s) of the river, and recently, are transforming riverscapes into sites of capital accumulation.
Environmental Impacts of Photovoltaics: Sunny Side Up!
Environmental implications of technological improvements in photovoltaic manufacturing in Europe and China.
Next Generation Interactive Tool as a Backbone for Universal Access to Electricity
Electrification planning in rural areas and in developing countries most often relies on the outputs of specialized analytical tools that support geographically-referenced analyses
Off-Grid Solar Systems in the Global South
Small solar systems seem to have a significant impact in terms of quality of life for their users and in helping them to keep connected to the global world.
Overcoming Public Resistance to Carbon Taxes
A study recently published in WIREs Climate Change summarizes the findings of 39 empirical studies testing why people do not like carbon taxes.
Advancing Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis for Conversion of Biomass into Chemicals
Catalytic Fast Pyrolysis (CFP) is an emerging technology that holds promise for converting renewable feedstocks, like biomass, into fuels and chemicals.
From Damaged Woods to Renewable Bioenergy
The opportunities and challenges of salvage logging of biomass after natural disturbances to supply wood-based bioenergy.
Protecting Mangroves Can Reduce Carbon Emission
As the home of the largest mangrove area in the world, Indonesia is a key player in the international blue carbon agenda. While it has over 22% of world’s mangroves, Indonesia is also facing rapid mangrove degradation.
Hybrid Drive for Trains
Successful simulation of hybrid train operation shows reduced emissions, noise levels and operating costs on the existing infrastructure.
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