Octopus Project Combines Direct Air Capture With Water Recovery
A new direct air capture system deploys salty wastewater to transform airborne carbon into solid carbonates and produce fresh water, too.
Water
$80 Million from Investing in America Agenda to Address Legacy Pollution by Plugging Orphaned Wells…
WASHINGTON — The Department of the Interior today announced a nearly $80 million investment through President Biden’s Investing in America agenda for the state of Texas to continue work plugging, capping and reclaiming orphaned oil and gas wells across the state. This investment is the first Phase 1 formula grant awarded … [continued]
What’s Great & What Needs Fixing in the EPA’s Proposed Lead Rule
The EPA would require most water systems to remove lead pipes within 10 years. That’s great, but key improvements are needed. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently proposed improvements to its rule on lead in drinking water, which include many encouraging changes that provide us hope that we may see a day … [continued]
Wave Devouring Propulsion: A Revolutionary Green Technology For Maritime Sustainability
A new form of wave devouring propulsion (WDP) could power ships and help to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime industry. Academics from Cranfield University have worked on the concept of using wave energy for propulsion, and designed an inventive method of achieving greater thrust from the power of … [continued]
Accelerating Power At Sea For A Thriving Blue Economy
New Prize Challenges Competitors To Seek Innovative Solutions To Help Ensure Energy Endurance in Ocean Extremes The ocean contains enough water to fill quintillions of gallon-sized containers. It is no surprise then that these vast waters hide mysteries, many of which remain beyond humanity’s reach. But some mysteries—like brewing superstorms and … [continued]
Solar-Powered Device Produces Clean Water & Clean Fuel At The Same Time
A floating, solar-powered device that can turn contaminated water or seawater into clean hydrogen fuel and purified water, anywhere in the world, has been developed by researchers. “These are the sorts of solutions we will need to develop a truly circular economy and sustainable future” — Erwin Reisner The device, … [continued]
The City of Impact Lays a Reuse, Repurpose, Recycle Plan for Green Hydrogen
The Hague eyes green hydrogen to boost the considerable offshore wind profile of The Netherlands while deploying existing infrastructure to overcome transmission bottlenecks.
Our New 120-Volt Plug-In Heat Pump Water Heater Is One of the First in the…
The 120-volt plug-in heat pump water heater allows homeowners to easily plug a highly efficient water heater into a standard outlet. This is transformational because it allows the 60 million U.S. homes with gas water heaters to easily and cheaply transition to a clean, efficient, cost saving heat pump option. … [continued]
We’ve Installed Heat Pump Water Heaters 4 Times — Here’s What To Know About This…
Heat pump water heaters are efficient, money-saving, decarbonizing machines. They use a fraction of the energy of the old-school technologies they replace without any compromise in performance. They offer lower utility bills, reduced carbon emissions, and dehumidification! The word is now out, and sales are taking off with new rebates, … [continued]
New Wave Energy Devices To Suck Clean Kilowatts From The Seven Seas
Wave energy conversion devices will tap into an infinite supply of ocean power, if all goes according to plan.
