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Research is necessary to accelerate our transition to a zero-carbon world

By classical definition from the early industrial era, energy is the capacity to do work, however in the modern context this seems very limited compared with what energy actually offers society. Taking a broader and updated view, energy is the ability to do interesting and useful things. 

Three New Innovative Ways To Capture And Use Solar Power

As the cost of solar panels are gradually but steadily decreasing and innovation expands options, individuals and businesses have more and more choices in exactly how to power their houses and buildings with the sun. According to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), solar energy is leading the renewable generation capacity expansion with an increase of 98 GW (+20%) in 2019. 

A Second and Sustainable Life for Dirty Carbon?

Recycling is one of the most important pillars in fighting climate change. Scientists and engineers are constantly looking for ways to reuse everything from plastic to organic waste in an effort to optimize resources and lessen our impact on the planet. Now, an opportunity has emerged to apply the practice to another crucial material, carbon, repurposing “dirty” forms of the chemical element to help eliminate...