This week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories — 4 January
How can real estate developers stay ahead of climate change? How might aviation look in the coming years? And, how much money can company car drivers save by going electric?
This, and more, in the week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories.
1.
‘It’s shocking, it’s horrendous’: Ellen MacArthur’s fight against plastic
She broke the solo record for sailing round the world, but now she is dedicating her life to an even greater challenge—saving it from the destructive tide of plastic pollution
'It's shocking, it's horrendous': Ellen MacArthur's fight against plastic https://t.co/zzJZ4IumUt
— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) December 30, 2017
2.
Three ways real estate developers can stay ahead of climate change
Residential real estate markets are increasingly vulnerable to climate change. People are beginning to recognize this new reality—and markets are starting to reflect the change.
3 ways real estate developers can stay ahead of climate change https://t.co/J27EBr8oHC pic.twitter.com/ZaZrNbP53Q
— CleanAcres (@CleanAcresCTC) January 4, 2018
3.
Electric passenger jet revolution looms as E-Fan X project takes off
Battery-powered air taxis and bigger hybrid planes poised to change aviation.
Electric passenger jet revolution looms as E-Fan X project takeoffs https://t.co/hlT2qtrJBi
— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) December 28, 2017
4.
Ice will return but extinctions can’t be reversed. We must act now
We have to develop digital forecasts of species’ responses to climate change, design robust strategies to protect as many as possible, and help nature to adapt.
Ice will return but extinctions can't be reversed. We must act now https://t.co/QcYvCdeRNG
— Guardian Environment (@guardianeco) December 28, 2017
5.
Like two lost souls, hydrogen and concentrating solar power find each other
It looks like hydrogen and concentrating solar power are destined to play their parts in the sparkling green future. In a twist of fate—or science—they could also help each other ramp the low carbon economy up to the next level.
Like Two Lost Souls, Hydrogen & Concentrating Solar Power Find Each Other https://t.co/fma2q4qMmZ pic.twitter.com/6URbeNQKe1
— CleanTechnica (@cleantechnica) January 2, 2018
6.
These bicycle brakes add battery-free lighting
The latest iteration of a compact contactless bicycle dynamo lighting solution is smaller, lighter, and smarter than ever.
These bicycle brakes add battery-free lighting https://t.co/51eywk2lwl pic.twitter.com/9mmjL8X2a5
— Treehugger.com (@Treehugger) January 2, 2018
7.
Company car drivers save thousands of euros by going electric
Go Ultra Low points out that company car drivers could save around €4,460 in Benefit in Kind rates and €3,818 in fuel savings over three years with a 100 per cent electric car.
Company Car Drivers Save Thousands Of Pounds By Going Electric https://t.co/BE9ln01CZB pic.twitter.com/5oB1pIhbqb
— CleanTechnica (@cleantechnica) December 31, 2017
8.
Sweden’s myFC accelerating developing of hydrogen fuel cell range extender for EVs
A Sweden-based firm by the name of myFC is now accelerating its development of a hydrogen fuel cell range extender intended for use in plug-in electric vehicles.
myFC initiates project together with Gränges to accelerate the development of LAMINA Range Extender for electric vehicles: https://t.co/AXpUNmZNrF
— myFC Power (@myfcpower) December 19, 2017
9.
A floating house to resist the floods of climate change
Amphibiation may be an unconventional strategy, but it reflects a growing consensus that, at a time of climatic volatility, people can’t simply fight against water; they have to learn to live with it.
A floating house to resist the floods of climate change: https://t.co/uvw8sGjQYd pic.twitter.com/hFMIru8E1o
— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) January 4, 2018
10.
New double-pane quantum dot solar windows generate power with better efficiency
Researchers have now employed quantum dots for double-pane solar windows that offer shading, insulation, and, of course, generate energy—with greater efficiency.
Tweaking quantum dots powers-up double-pane solar windowshttps://t.co/zS0A6dYSTQ pic.twitter.com/1RX2ckxQOE
— Los Alamos National Laboratory (@LosAlamosNatLab) January 2, 2018