Advancing sustainable development in Africa
<p>The report provides a detailed analysis of the design and implementation of Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) roadmaps aimed at advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Sub-Saharan
Energy Technology
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Alternative technology
Hydro Environmental Resources Inc, USA has developed a unique energy system. When water and a patent-pending formula are added to a converter, energy is produced. In the converter, reaction takes
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Better option
Liquified Natural Gas (LNG), is being considered as an effective alternative to Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). In Trondheim, Norway, buses filled with LNG will soon undergo test trials. Compared to
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Lignite luminescence
The world s first lignite based power plant in Madras offers a viable alternative to high cost natural gas and to coal based plants which emit greenhouse gases
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Water current
Hydroelectricity can now be generated without the need of costly civil works and installation of complex machinery
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Renewed interest
Wind energy projects pick up steam in Rajasthan
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Energy aplenty
The recycling option has once again shown that wastes like bagasse and wheat straw can be profitably used to generate energy, which could in all probability, ease the continuing energy shortage
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Drilling down the dumps
Household garbage produces large quantities of methane which leaks into the atmosphere and contributes to the greenhouse effect. A Swedish company has come up with an innovative method to tap methane from garbage dumps and use it for heating purp
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Dutch say niet
The Dutch government has called for renegotiation of the new European Union (eu) buildings energy efficiency rules. This challenges eu's legal procedures and undermines the implementation of one of
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Black money
Economic concerns make the US promote unclean fuel
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Biofuels and oil from algae
Virgin Atlantic head honcho Richard Branson made news with a flight powered by a mixture of traditional aviation fuel and biofuels made from nuts, including coconuts. Virgin Atlantic head honcho Richard Branson made news with a flight powered by a mixture of traditional aviation fuel and biofuels made from nuts, including coconuts. Photo