#environmental-technology

[ follow ]
Artificial intelligence
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 week ago

How this Toronto airport is using AI to help reduce garbage waste | CBC News

Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport launched Oscar Sort recycling stations to guide travelers in proper waste disposal, reducing landfill waste.
fromBusline News
1 week ago

NFI's New Flyer Launches Extended Range Option For Xcelsior CHARGE FC Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Electric Bus - Busline News

The NFI Group's New Flyer has launched a new hydrogen fuel cell bus that extends range and operational flexibility.
Agriculture
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

Norway's subsea robotic startup Kongsberg Ferrotech secures 12M from NATO fund, others to address rising undersea threats - Silicon Canals

Kongsberg Ferrotech raised €12M led by NATO Innovation Fund to enhance underwater infrastructure maintenance.
fromSilicon Canals
3 weeks ago

AI Tool of the Week: How UK's digiLab is building AI for the planet's largest coral restoration project - Silicon Canals

The AI integration is led by digiLab co-founder, Dr. Anhad Sandhu, focusing on using advanced AI solutions to change how coral restoration is conducted.
Science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago

This pinecone-sized device could transform the fight against wildfires

A pinecone-sized fire detector offers a cost-effective solution for early wildfire detection in vulnerable communities.
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

These VA Tech scientists are building a better fog harp

The hybrid fog harp uses geometric design instead of chemicals to improve fog harvesting efficiency.
#carbon-capture
fromwww.thelocal.se
1 month ago
Europe news

Europe's largest CO2 capture facility is being built in Stockholm

Stockholm is launching a major carbon capture and storage site aimed at reducing its annual road emissions.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Exclusive: Mitico raises $4.3M seed round to capture CO2 using 'prehistoric chemistry' | TechCrunch

Startup Mitico aims to reduce carbon capture costs using potassium carbonate pebbles, potentially capturing significant CO2 efficiently and economically.
Startup companies
fromTechCrunch
5 months ago

Exclusive: Mitico raises $4.3M seed round to capture CO2 using 'prehistoric chemistry' | TechCrunch

Startup Mitico aims to reduce carbon capture costs using potassium carbonate pebbles, potentially capturing significant CO2 efficiently and economically.
more#carbon-capture
fromFast Company
1 month ago

This system turns cow manure into fertilizer before it can decompose into greenhouse gas

The Varcor system efficiently recycles dairy farm waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and creating sustainable fertilizers.
#climate-change
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A cofounder shares how he pitched his startup and 'earned' his way to compete with Microsoft and Salesforce

Taylor Francis emphasizes profitability in climate action amid political challenges.
Watershed has raised $100M in Series C funding, highlighting growth in emissions data tracking.
Podcast
fromNature
2 months ago

Audio long read: Three ways to cool Earth by pulling carbon from the sky

Carbon removal technologies are essential for meeting climate goals as global warming threatens the Paris agreement targets.
Startup companies
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

A cofounder shares how he pitched his startup and 'earned' his way to compete with Microsoft and Salesforce

Taylor Francis emphasizes profitability in climate action amid political challenges.
Watershed has raised $100M in Series C funding, highlighting growth in emissions data tracking.
more#climate-change
fromFast Company
2 months ago

This 'Superwood' is stronger than steel. It's coming to a building near you

We've spent years perfecting our molecular reconfiguration process to maintain the extraordinary properties demonstrated in the lab, while making the process commercially viable.
Startup companies
Marketing tech
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

Exclusive: Fieldstone Bio is building microbes that can sense everything from TNT to arsenic | TechCrunch

Fieldstone Bio aims to transform microbial activity into actionable sensors for environmental insights and safety, enhancing data visibility with advanced biotechnology.
Design
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

From Prototype to Progress: How Small-Scale Sustainable Housing Models Are Shaping Our Future

Sustainable housing prototypes reduce risks associated with traditional construction methods by allowing experimentation before full-scale development.
Podcast
fromHomebuilding
3 months ago

BBC bosses tell Evan Davis to quit heat pump podcast claiming it was too 'political'

The BBC canceled The Happy Heat Pump Podcast due to concerns about public controversy surrounding heat pumps.
Environment
fromNature
4 months ago

Microbes can capture carbon and degrade plastic - why aren't we using them more?

Microbial technologies, key for sustainability, remain underutilized in climate action plans despite their extensive potential.
NYC startup
fromDesign Milk
5 months ago

The Allbirds M0.0NSHOT Zero Shoe Is Net Zero Carbon

Allbirds has launched the world's first net zero carbon shoe, the M0.0NSHOT Zero, focusing on sustainability in materials and manufacturing.
fromdesignboom | architecture & design magazine
6 months ago

water-based paper batteries by flint are recyclable and fully compostable after their life cycle

Flint has developed a compostable paper battery that is rechargeable, flexible, safe, and environmentally friendly, outperforming traditional batteries in lifecycle management.
[ Load more ]