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Kwasi Kwarteng says biomass wood imports are “not sustainable”

Envirotec Magazine

Cooling towers at Drax, North Yorkshire (image credit: Shutterstock.com / Phil Silverman). In a further blow to Drax, which receives billions in government subsidies, Kwarteng admitted that while BEIS has discussed biomass with industry, “we haven’t actually questioned some of the premises” of the sustainability of pellets.

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Geothermal cooling demonstrated at transport hub in Madrid, Spain

ThinkGeoEnergy

A combination of geothermal energy and solar power have provided sustainable cooling and air-conditioning to the Moncloa Transport Hub in Madrid, Spain. In recent months, there has been an aggressive movement to develop systems for using geothermal energy for cooling.

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Liquid air: A cool option for energy storage?

Envirotec Magazine

Liquid Air Energy Storage (LAES) uses electricity to cool air until it liquefies, so it can be stored until an opportune moment arrives when it can be brought back to a gaseous state and used for power generation. This reduces the amount of power used for cooling and increases the overall efficiency of the system.

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Architects envision a lush, solar-powered oasis to cool Abu Dhabi

AGreenLiving

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) has named European architecture firm Mask Architects’ palm tree-inspired Oasys proposal one of the 10 winners in ‘Cool Abu Dhabi’ This global design competition sought sustainable solutions for mitigating the urban heat island effect.

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Solar-powered umbrella uses the sun to cool you down

AGreenLiving

So it makes sense that the same type of umbrella could be adorned with solar panels, allowing it to collect the sun’s energy in order to provide a cooling result. Power generated in the process is then used for refrigeration and cooling in the form of mini-fridges filled with cold drinks and refreshing misters.

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Effective Investments for Becoming More Sustainable at Home

The Environmental Blog

Sustainability continues to be an important topic today. The following are some effective investments to ensure sustainability at home. Upgrade to Solar Power. If you want to be sustainable, then you can get solar panels. Good insulation helps keep a home cool or warm. Updating the Insulation.

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Trends for Sustainable Home Improvement in 2024

Mosaic

It was the nation's largest year of installed solar capacity. Energy efficient heating and cooling improvements are gaining in awareness and popularity. The data shows the sustainable home improvement industry continues to significantly advance year after year. Additionally, 3.2