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St. Paul renews commitment to the environment by adding 2,200 new electric buses

The **Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)** approved a financing of US$248.3 million to support the (https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/los-colectivos-electricos-ya-circulan-por-la-ciudad-de-buenos-aires/) in **São Paulo**. The measure aims to incorporate more electric buses and thus (https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/los-colectivos-electricos-ya-circulan-por-la-ciudad-de-buenos-aires/) of urban transportation in the largest city in Latin America. Currently,...

Australia develops a revolutionary system to produce green hydrogen from urine

In a breakthrough that promises to transform the production of green hydrogen, Australian scientists have developed two highly efficient and economically viable systems capable of generating hydrogen from urea present in human urine or wastewater. These methods represent an innovative...

Japan turns footsteps into electricity: how it’s done

Japan, globally recognized for its leadership in technological innovation, is once again setting trends with the implementation of piezoelectric floors in public spaces. This technology allows transforming footsteps into electricity, turning the daily pedestrian traffic into a source of...

The Electricity-Free Fan: A 20th Century Mechanical Solution

At the beginning of the **20th century**, the Swiss company **E. Paillard & Co.** developed a **mechanical fan** that **did not require electricity** to operate. This innovative device used a **spring motor**, similar to a watch, which when tensioned generated...

Researchers develop a system to generate electricity from rain

A group of scientists from **Singapore** has managed to generate **electricity using raindrops**, an advancement that could turn precipitation into a (https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/energia-renovable-en-cuba-buscan-que-el-26-de-su-generacion-electrica-sea-de-fuentes-limpias/). Their experiments have shown that this method **could be key for the future**, allowing for the harnessing...

Light of the future: a new, more sustainable and efficient LED technology is created

Artificial lighting is an essential part of modern life, providing security, comfort, and enabling various activities when night falls. However, as the world moves towards more sustainable models, energy efficiency and the environmental impact of lighting have become key...

Electricity demand drives sharp increase in global energy consumption in 2024

The International Energy Agency (IEA) revealed that global energy consumption increased by 2.2% in 2024, a rate almost double the average recorded between 2013 and 2023 (1.3%). This growth was driven by the demand for electricity and a decrease in...

Ecological buoy converts wave motion into electricity with a design inspired by the human heart

The **oceans**, which cover more than 70% of the planet, represent one of the greatest **renewable natural resources**, although they are widely underutilized. The **electricity** generated by the **waves** has immense potential and could be key in the (https://noticiasambientales.com/innovacion/empleos-verdes-las-demandas-y-oportunidades-de-la-transicion-energetica/). According...

Germany revolutionizes solar energy from balconies

Snowflakes fall softly onto the balconies installed at Jens Sax's place, a Berliner who constantly checks his phone to monitor the electricity generated by his panels. Although the current amount is modest, Sax highlights that he has saved 79...

Electric car sales are growing in China: increased by almost 41% in 2024.

The sale of electric cars in China brought a significant surprise: it grew more than 40% in 2024. The percentage also includes hybrid vehicles, according to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA). These data confirm the growth of a sector...

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Zimbabwe places its elephants under control: between threat and hope

In the villages near the **Hwange National Park** in **Zimbabwe**, living alongside elephants is part of daily life, which...