Sustainable energy – Page 15
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Research
Solar energy greener when home grown
Photovoltaic modules manufactured abroad have a higher carbon footprint
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ResearchThe future is lead-free for perovskite solar cells
A non-toxic perovskite solar cell is all set to challenge current photovoltaic technology
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - May 2014
We speak to the ‘sultan of synthesis’, Phil Baran, and Peter James explains how labs can save cash on energy bills
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BusinessBumpy road for Chinese renewable energy
Huge losses at star Chinese renewable energy firms are ringing alarm bells
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OpinionThe future of feedstocks
Where will our chemicals come from when the oil wells run dry? Jose Lopez-Sanchez discusses renewable feedstocks
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NewsStolen radiotherapy unit sparks soul-searching on nuclear security
Recovery of cobalt-60 in Mexico greeted with relief and awkward questions on keeping radioactive materials safe
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NewsCritical isotope threat to two-thirds of US nuclear reactors
Congress’ watchdog says US government needs to do more to secure America’s supply of lithium-7
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Business
Norway abandons full-scale CCS project
Technology development centre will receive extra funding
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OpinionClearing the air about the hydrogen economy
Hydrogen as an important fuel is no pipe dream, says Martin Smith
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OpinionA carbon-based future
Society should be prepared to see its reliance on fossil fuels continue long into the 21st century, says Arno de Klerk
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Business
Carbon capture and storage labelled ‘farcical’
Advocacy group report highlights failings in European policy over carbon emissions
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NewsSolar boost for gas power stations
Reactor uses sun’s heat to turn methane into energy rich syngas cutting fuel use by 20%
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OpinionHydrogen's false economy
Hydrogen-powered cars are not going to save the world, and the sooner we realise it the better, argues Mark Peplow
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NewsFukushima disaster predicted to raise cancer rates slightly
World Health Organization report expects cancer risk to rise marginally, but doesn’t put a figure on the number of deaths expected
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ResearchLaser guided maglev graphite air hockey
Levitating graphite discs that spin when exposed to light could be a new way to harness solar energy
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Business
BP shifting ethanol focus to Brazil
Company to invest $350 million to expand production from sugarcane in Brazil
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BusinessCan the UK fund CCS?
EU is offering €1.5 billion in funding but lack of co-ordination with UK scheme threatens participation