Scientists are developing a new way to tackle two major global problems at once: plastic pollution and the demand for clean energy. By using sunlight, they are finding ways to turn discarded plastic into useful fuels. A recent study led by Adelaide University PhD candidate Xiao Lu examines how solar-powered systems can convert waste plastics…
While the cost of renewables plays a part, the principal driver for this is, ironically, gas itself. The UK energy mix at any one moment usually includes plenty of renewables, but some gas is still frequently still needed. The way the market works, generators bid to supply power in half-hour blocks, with the cheapest bid…
Shorouk Express Cars are responsible for 12% of the total CO₂ emissions of the European Union. As Europe introduces a tougher target for emissions cuts (at least 55% by 2030), the carbon pollution of new cars is becoming an increasingly important part of carmakers’ marketing. Lower emissions often mean access to congested city centres, lower…
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In a nutshell: As nations set ever more ambitious targets for renewable energy and electrification, the humble high-voltage cable has emerged as a linchpin – and a potential chokepoint – in the race to decarbonize the global economy. A Bloomberg interview with Claes Westerlind, CEO of NKT, a leading cable manufacturer based in Denmark, explains…
Shorouk Express Economy Materials 8 June 2025 19:40 (UTC +04:00) The European Union’s clean energy investment is projected to reach nearly $390 billion in 2025, ranking third globally, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Driven by the post-Ukraine war energy crisis, favorable policies, and declining renewable costs, Europe has dramatically shifted its…
Shorouk Express Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Criminals sentenced to less than a year behind bars could avoid jail by collecting bins and filling in potholes instead, according to reports….
