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UN’s new satellite sees global methane emissions

The United Nations has announced a new satellite system designed to detect climate-warming methane emissions and allow governments and businesses to respond accordingly. The high-tech system is part of UN global efforts to slow climate change by tackling methane. The Methane Alert and Response System (MARS) intends to scale up international efforts to detect and […]

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New NASA tech reduces electric vehicle charging to 5 minutes

While every electric vehicle (EV) owner deals with the so-called drive range anxiety, the idea of charging their EVs swiftly, as in way faster than any currently available chargers, could be the equalizer. No less than the US National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently reported it was undertaking a project involving an advanced temperature

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Best new inventions win at BPI-DOST Awards

Young Filipino innovators showcased the skills and creativity behind their new inventions during the BPI-DOST Innovation Awards 2022 held October 28 at the Holiday Inn, Makati City. The Department of Science and Technology-Science Education Institute (DOST-SEI), in partnership with the BPI Foundation Inc, had named the top three inventions that could help solve pressing issues

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Vegan meat products make it to Time’s new best list

On November 11, totallyveganbuzz.com reported that plant- and fungi-based vegan meat creations from Beyond Meat, Meati, and MyForest Foods made it to Time Magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2022” list. Photo credit: Screenshot of Time.com Excerpts from the story: “Beyond Meat’s new vegan steak won Time’s praise for being a healthier alternative to its animal-derived counterpart. ‘Beyond Steak

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Research: New Cruelty Free Mice Brain Testing Option Found

Photo credit: Pixabay On November 8, plantbasednews.org reported that a University of Exeter graduate had recently discovered a cruelty free method for creating cells similar to human brain neurons for use in scientific research, effectively making tests on mice brains unnecessary, saving animal lives and removing ethical issues from research projects. Excerpts from the story: “Emily Rose-Martin

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Pilipinas Shell rolls out carbon offset program, introduces first EV charging station

Text and photos by Randy Peregrino Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corp is serious about its drive toward decarbonizing mobility. One of the country’s leading petroleum companies recently introduced two sustainability initiatives for local motorists. First was the launch of the pioneer Nature-based Solutions (NBS) Carbon Offset Service for drivers, followed by Shell Recharge, the company’s first

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Public transport revolution: Germany slashes train fares by 90% to cut motorists’ fuel use

Germany—like many parts in Europe—is known for being pro-commuter. Many foreign tourists find themselves amazed when taking the country’s public transportation, wishing that in their own beloved countries, the same was the case. Travel to Germany and try to take public transport. You’ll see that it’s not just hype what the german-way.com (The German Way & More)

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Initial studies on use of 100% sustainable aviation fuels in commercial jets underway

A team of aerospace specialists launched the world’s first in-flight emissions study using 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on a wide-body commercial passenger aircraft. Teaming up with German research center DLR, Rolls-Royce, and SAF producer Neste, Airbus has started the pioneering Emission and Climate Impact of Alternative Fuels (Eclif3) project, looking into the effects of

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100 kms in 5 minutes: Hyundai Ioniq 5 EV crossover’s fast charging obliterates range anxiety

With the recent rollout of its latest full-electric crossover the Ioniq 5 built upon its new E-GMP (Electric Global Modular Platform), Hyundai pushes EV technology into a new era of safe, efficient, and high-performing mobility experience. The Ioniq 5 has also apparently broken the barrier that has kept many motorists from trying out EVs: The

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