Entries written by:

Naider

  • Recycle paper waste to replace plastic

    A group of researchers from the University of the Basque Country/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea has patented a procedure to obtain high value-added compounds from waste from the paper industry, compounds that in the future could replace plastic materials derived from petroleum, as well as be used in the pharmaceutical, agro-chemical, food or cosmetic industries, among others….

  • Trees for a more livable city

    The presence of trees in the urban landscape has multiple benefits. In addition to beautifying the city and improving public space, trees purify the air and reduce dirt, acting as a filter for pollution and dust. They also combat stress and noise pollution, due to their acoustic screen effect. They provide shade and shelter, and…

  • The wind drives Dutch trains

    600,000 people travel on Dutch trains every day, making a total of 5,550 journeys per day. If they already opted for a more sustainable transport option than cars, since January 1, 2017 the CO2 footprint of their trips is zero, as the Netherlands has managed to become the first country in the world where trains…

  • The Energy that Powers the Internet

    If the Internet were a country, it would rank sixth in the world in electricity consumption. It is estimated that the ICT sector already has an energy footprint of about 7% of global electricity consumption, and the footprint will continue to increase as it is believed that data traffic will triple by 2020. These are…

  • Innovating for a cleaner and more efficient Industry 4.0

    Innovation in the development of Industry 4.0 can reduce the environmental impact of manufacturing activity. As proof of this, the European project Ecograb, led by the Basque technology center Ceit-IK4 and in which the company Fagor Automation, from the Mondragón Corporation, also participates. The project aims to replace existing manufacturing systems, which use chemical components…

  • Video: Why you can change the world

    We feel that History has already ended, that our reality is not part of it, and we do not realize the power we have to alter its course, even on a humble scale. This School of Life video explains it to us.

  • Finland tests Unconditional Basic Income

    The evolution of the labor market, with a large number of jobs in danger of being automated , and socioeconomic gaps, mean that interest in the idea of ​​a universal basic income is growing, and the social experiments that are being announced in various locations attract worldwide attention. If a few weeks ago we were…

  • Solar, on the way to being the cheapest energy

    Renewables technology is becoming more mature and its costs are decreasing. Since 2009, the price of solar power has fallen 62%, and according to Bloomberg, by 2025 solar energy will be cheaper globally than the use of coal. A favorable scenario for the necessary “decarbonization” of the planet, key to preventing global warming from exceeding…

  • A tool to know the quality of life in your street

    Cities occupy only 2% of the earth’s surface, but emit more than 70% of greenhouse gases and consume more than 60 % of energy. They are therefore the battlefield on which to mitigate global warming and improve our efficiency, and in the face of an increasingly urban world population, places that must adapt to the…

  • France opens the first solar highway

    France has inaugurated, in the Normandy town of Tourouvre-au-Perche, a 1km-long road covered with power-generating panels on an area of ​​2,800 square meters, according to Science Alert. The highway, which is used by 2,000 vehicles daily, is expected to produce more than enough energy to supply the public lighting of the commune, with 3,400 inhabitants….