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IE5 motor efficiency class enters IEC standard

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) has formally incorporated the IE5 efficiency class into its principal international standard for line-operated AC motors, establishing defined efficiency...

Could geothermal roads help prevent potholes before they form?

The UK’s pothole problem could one day be tackled from beneath the road surface, using technology that collects heat from roads in summer, stores...

A London Scheme to Cut Car Pollution Restored Lung Growth in Children

A controversial scheme aimed at slashing car pollution in Central London was a boon to children in the area, whose lungs grew faster after...

Why Egyptian farmers are growing crops under solar panels

Ancient Egyptian civilization blossomed in the scorching desert thanks to the Nile River, which delivered fresh water and annual dumps of nutrient-rich sediment. Clever...

EU misses deadline for PPWR labelling rules

The European Commission has missed a deadline to adopt detailed rules for harmonised recycling labels under the EU’s new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation...

Research pinpoints air-quality evidence gap in domestic gardens

Despite the extensive research into the effects of urban vegetation on air pollution, surprisingly little is known about whether domestic gardens actually improve the...

Carbon credit procurement platform Senken announced today that it has signed a multi-year carbon removal offtake agreement with CO2 removal technology company Carbonsate, covering...

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