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Newswise — Energy-hungry Artificial Intelligence ‘has an unsustainable impact in terms of CO2 emissions; training large deep learning models (such as GPT and BERT) has a significant environmental impact, in fact training a model such as GPT-3 (175 billion parameters) required 355 GPU-years (the GPU is the type of processor used for AI), costing an…
Newswise — The construction sector is a major driver of global carbon emissions, with buildings alone responsible for nearly one-third of worldwide energy-related CO₂ emissions. However, existing methods for assessing building materials are often constrained by limited geographic scope, poor scalability, and insufficient accuracy. Conventional databases struggle to provide comprehensive material intensity assessments, especially across…
Newswise — A new company launched by Hertz Fellow Ruby Lai aims to develop a sustainable, low-energy, low-cost toilet system that reuses flushwater and requires no sewer system. In an average American home, toilets use more water than any other appliance, accounting for nearly 30% of indoor water use. More efficient toilets could save a…
Newswise — As the world grapples with rising energy consumption and escalating environmental crises, the need for sustainable energy solutions has never been more urgent. Microbial hydrogen production is emerging as a promising renewable energy pathway, offering a clean, high-energy-density alternative that can be sourced from a wide variety of feedstocks. However, the journey to…
Newswise — Dr. Jwa Eunjin and her research team at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) have achieved a significant breakthrough in clean energy technology. The team has successfully enhanced a crucial component of a bio-electrochemical cell, enabling more efficient hydrogen production from microorganisms found in waste. This advancement resolves longstanding power loss challenges…
Newswise — In recent years, microplastics have garnered significant attention due to their detection in tap and bottled water, as well as in rivers, lakes, and oceans. Conventional filtering technologies for water treatment have difficulty effectively filtering out microplastics of various sizes and shapes and are prone to clogging. Additionally, recovering small particles requires extremely…
Newswise — WASHINGTON, Dec. 17, 2024 – Solar power is currently the fastest growing energy sector worldwide. Solar photovoltaic power plants convert sunlight into electricity and their vast potential for producing clean, renewable energy make solar power a cornerstone of the NetZero Emissions by 2050 initiative, which seeks to cut carbon dioxide emissions to zero…
Newswise — Imagine if we could take the energy of the sun, put it in a container, and use it to provide green, sustainable power for the world. Creating commercial fusion power plants would essentially make this idea a reality. However, there are several scientific challenges to overcome before we can successfully harness fusion power…
Newswise — Dr. Woohyun Kim’s research team from the Hydrogen Research Department at the Korea Institute of Energy Research (KIER) has successfully developed an innovative nickel-cobalt composite catalyst that can accelerate the production and commercialization of turquoise hydrogen.**Turquoise Hydrogen: A technology that produces hydrogen and carbon by decomposing hydrocarbons such as methane (CH₄) (CH₄ →…
Newswise — Amid an escalating global energy crisis, the need for high-performance energy storage solutions is more pressing than ever. Supercapacitors, known for their fast charge/discharge rates and longer cycle life compared to traditional batteries, have emerged as a critical component in future energy systems. However, to meet growing demand, supercapacitors require high-quality electrode materials…
