Tiny “Cyborg” Bacteria Is A Solar Powered Biofuel Factory & Carbon Sequestration Unit
A big buzz is generating around a tiny bacteria that can be tricked out with tiny solar panels and turned into a miniature factory for biofuel and more.
UC Berkeley
Climate Change Will Hit Trump Supporters Hardest
A new study by the Climate Impact Lab suggests that the areas of the US that have the most climate deniers will be hit the hardest by higher mortality rates and lower economic activity as a result of climate change.
Berkeley Researchers Map Out Renewable Energy Future For Africa
Researchers from the University of California Berkeley have mapped out what they believe to be a viable strategy for Africa to steadily increase its development of renewable energy sources like wind and solar, while simultaneously reducing the continent’s reliance on fossil fuels and lowering power plant construction costs.
Climate Change Is A Global Loss For The Economy: Report
In recent years, we have seen recent studies all overwhelmingly point out that if there is no dramatic change in reducing carbon emissions, there will be consequences for our economy.
Teslapathic — Cal Hacks 3.0 Creates Mind-Controlled Tesla Model S (Video)
Teslapathic. What does that even mean? It’s the term used by Cal Hacks 3.0 — a group at UC Berkeley that works together on various projects — for the mind-controlled Tesla Model S tech that they’re working on.
UC-Berkeley Foresees “Cheapest Perovskite Solar Cell On The Market”
A research team at the University of California – Berkeley has come up with a two-in-one perovskite solar cell that could push the efficiency envelope beyond anything on the market.
Is The Future Of The Olympic Games In Jeopardy Due To Climate Change?
The future of the Summer Olympic Games may be in jeopardy, according to a new study, due to the rising temperature and humidity stemming from climate change. The health concerns surrounding attending Olympic athletes has been the subject of much scrutiny and commentary for both the Beijing and the Rio … [continued]
1-Way Carsharing Cuts # Of Cars, Miles Traveled, & Emissions (Car2Go Study)
As I noted a couple of months ago, I’m working with a few guys here in Poland to launch electric carsharing in the country. The former utility VP, LEAF owner + courier company and solar installation company founder, and cleantech activist + translation company cofounder, and I have been moving forward … [continued]
“Killer” Bacteria To The Rescue! Scientists Enlist E.Coli To Make Planet-Saving Plastic Out Of Practically…
The notorious E. coli bacteria plays a role in a “revolutionary” new artificial photosynthesis system that converts waste carbon dioxide into plastic.
Biomass + Carbon Capture Could Drastically Reduce Pollution, Making ‘Carbon Negative’ Power System A Possibility…
The large-scale utilization of electricity generated from biomass partnered with carbon capture technology — dubbed bioenergy with carbon capture and sequestration (BECCS) by the researchers — could result in greatly reduced emissions and a “carbon-negative” power system in the western US, according to new research from the University of California … [continued]
