energy

Significant reduction in production at Latin America’s largest open-pit coal mine

The largest open-pit coal mine in Latin America, located in La Guajira, Colombia, will reduce its annual production by more than 50%. This was announced by the company Cerrejón, owned by the Swiss multinational Glencore. In 2024, the mine produced...

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...

Manure is considered a new source of clean energy in Japan.

What used to be a problematic waste is now transformed into a source of clean energy. Researchers in Japan have developed an innovative technology to obtain green hydrogen from cow manure, a solution that not only reduces livestock pollution...

They launch a spherical wind turbine, ideal for domestic use.

Energy scarcity is a problem globally. At least in terms of traditional forms of generation. In the search for alternatives for households, the spherical wind turbine emerges as a novelty. Renewable energies represent a strong and necessary bet, leading to...

Self-sufficient home: the ‘habitable power plant’ that generates its energy

The architect **Adrian James** has conceived a residence that **combines cutting-edge design** with high standards when it comes to **generating its own energy**. Named **Copper Bottom**, this house stands out for its geometric folds that merge **aesthetics and functionality**. More...

Design house in Japan that produces almost double the energy it needs.

Florian Busch Architects has completed the "House W". It is a wooden structure house located in Nakafurano, Hokkaido, Japan, inspired by the region's ancient barns. Designed for a family living in an environment with extreme climates—cold snowy winters and warm...

Arauco forestry company to become self-sufficient with new renewable energy plant

The company **Arauco** obtained the authorization from the Argentine Government and will be able to operate its new **(https://noticiasambientales.com/energia/se-inauguro-en-mendoza-un-nuevo-parque-solar-y-genneia-anuncio-una-inversion-por-usd-150-millones/)** in Misiones. The forestry company will be self-sufficient thanks to the 39-megawatt thermal power plant. Located in Iguazú, it **is part...

Innovative: China revolutionizes the recycling of solar panels

Renewable energies have grown exponentially in recent decades, but they have also faced significant challenges. One of the main issues is the management of solar panel waste, which is costly and complex to recycle. However, a Chinese company has...

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...

They develop technology that converts nuclear waste into electric energy using light.

A group of researchers from Ohio State University has created a battery capable of transforming nuclear waste into electricity by emitting light. Nuclear plants, responsible for around 20% of the electricity generated in the United States, virtually do not emit...

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Today is the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date that reminds us of the need for harmony and sustainable development.

Every May 22nd, the world celebrates the International Day for Biological Diversity, a date proclaimed by the United Nations...