Innovation

Innovating with PLA, a biodegradable plastic of natural origin, to enhance sustainability in the textile industry.

The technological center Eurecat has created an innovative formulation of polylactic acid, a biodegradable plastic of natural origin known as PLA. The PLA is specifically designed for the manufacturing of low environmental impact textiles both in its origin, renewable sources,...

Venice: a new cleaner and quieter transportation with jet propulsion

Every day, thousands of boats navigate the canals of Venice, generating noise and pollution. To counteract this impact, the city began testing an innovative jet propulsion system that promises to transform water transportation into a cleaner and quieter medium. This...

China created the most innovative and powerful solar panel in history

In its quest to lead the global energy transition, China continues to impress with revolutionary innovations in the photovoltaic sector. This time, the company Longi, a global leader in solar cell manufacturing, has developed a perovskite-silicon hybrid solar panel,...

A researcher from Pamplona converts COâ‚‚ into renewable methane with solar light.

Mikel Imizcoz, a researcher at the INAMAT2 Institute of the Public University of Navarra (UPNA), developed a method to transform carbon dioxide (COâ‚‚) into renewable methane (CHâ‚„) using solar light as an energy source. His work, stemming from his...

The ‘fog oases’ in the Atacama Desert, Chile’s new strategy against drought

The **Atacama Desert**, not only is the driest on the planet, but due to **climate change** it is expanding towards the south of Chile. Its natural border is the north of the Coquimbo region, but **the most severe drought...

Green Jobs: the demands and opportunities of the energy transition

The energy transition is transforming the labor market, generating a growing demand for green jobs in sectors such as renewable energies, energy-efficient building rehabilitation, sustainable agriculture, and the circular economy. These areas are key to addressing the challenges of...

Sustainable construction: first social housing built with 3D printer

Recently, the first social project involving sustainable construction concluded in Ireland: houses built with a 3D printer. They were built under the ISO/ASTM 52939:2023 standard and represent a major advance towards sustainability. This project was led by the company Harcourt...

Refreshing painting: the new era of passive cooling

The cooling paint not only efficiently cools surfaces but also reduces carbon emissions associated with the use of air conditioning. This eco-friendly technology marks a milestone on the path to sustainability in the design of livable spaces. In addition to...

5 Easy Homemade Hydrogel Recipes to Care for Your Plants

In this article, you will learn how to make **homemade and natural hydrogel** for plants, using easy-to-find ingredients and following recipes that are not only (https://noticiasambientales.com/animales/como-eliminar-los-caracoles-del-jardin-de-forma-ecologica/), but also allow you to reuse materials you already have. This is a creative...

Phoenix Eye: The Advanced Fire Prediction System

After the forest fires that devastated more than 160 kilometers in Los Angeles, California, United States, a group of Mexican students developed an advanced fire prediction system that saves lives. This initiative arose after the fire in Los Angeles...

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