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When Norway launched the MF Hydra, the world’s first ferry powered by liquid hydrogen, it was celebrated as a breakthrough in zero-emission maritime transport.
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Hydrogen Ferry MF Hydra Becomes a Costly Flop
Norway’s hydrogen ferry MF Hydra costs millions to run and emits twice as much CO₂ as a diesel ferry, raising questions about green shipping.
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November 9, 2025 at 1:50 PM
Introduction — From Melissa to Machine Intelligence
When Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica in October 2025, it reminded the world how fragile even advanced societies remain before nature’s extremes. #Nature #Technology
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AI Forecasting and Destination Earth: Europe’s Climate Twin
Europe’s Destination Earth uses AI to forecast extreme weather and build climate resilience. What Hurricane Melissa reveals about predictive protection.
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October 30, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Why Heat Storage Matters for Industrial Decarbonization
As industries worldwide push toward decarbonization, one of the toughest challenges remains replacing fossil fuels used for high-temperature heat. #Battery #energystoragesystems
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Brick and Sand Heat Batteries Powering a Cleaner Future
Brick and sand heat batteries store renewable energy as heat. Rondo and Polar Night lead this new wave of efficient, low-cost thermal storage.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Italian startup Gevi Wind has unveiled a new vertical-axis micro wind turbine that uses artificial intelligence to adjust its blades continuously for maximum performance and durability. #Renewableenergy #Turbine #WindEnergy
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AI-Driven Rooftop Wind Turbine Boosts Energy by 60%
Italian startup Gevi Wind develops an AI-powered rooftop wind turbine producing 60% more energy with ultra-low noise and reduced mechanical stress.
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October 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
In 2011, a young Dutch diver named Boyan Slat noticed something he couldn’t shake while exploring the waters off Greece — more plastic waste drifted by than fish.
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The Ocean Cleanup: Turning an Impossible Dream Into Reality
In 2011, a young Dutch diver named Boyan Slat noticed something he couldn’t shake while exploring the waters off Greece — more plastic waste drifted by than fish. The sight stayed with him, leading to a simple but powerful question: “Why can’t we just clean it up?” Two years later,…
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October 7, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Published on: Aug 17, 2025 (Updated Sep 9, 2025)

Kitepower Launches Airborne Wind Energy System: 100 kW Power in Just 24 Hours
What if the future of wind power didn’t rely on massive steel towers, but on kites soaring high in the sky? #Wind #WindEnergy
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Kitepower Challenges Wind Turbines with Airborne Energy
Kitepower’s airborne wind energy system delivers 100 kW power within 24 hours. A fast, portable, and sustainable alternative to traditional wind turbines.
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September 7, 2025 at 12:22 PM
 Published on: Jan 2, 2025

A New Kind of Wind Power You Can Plant in Your Backyard
Imagine stepping into your garden and seeing a piece of art—sleek, tree-like, and gently spinning in the breeze.
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A Revolutionary Wind Turbine That Fits in Your Backyard
Discover how a revolutionary backyard wind turbine combines beauty and performance to generate clean energy right from your garden.
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September 7, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Bamboo Construction Trends and Viability as an Alternative
Bamboo has long been used in Asia for everything from houses to scaffolding, but Western markets are now exploring it as a serious construction material. #Bamboo #GreenBuilding
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Exploring Bamboo as a Sustainable Alternative
Bamboo’s potential as a sustainable building material, real-world projects, economic feasibility, sustainability benefits and Western market challenges.
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September 7, 2025 at 6:42 AM
Published on: Sep 6, 2025

From Plastic Waste to Hydrogen Fuel: How Co-Gasification Could Reshape Energy and Waste Management
Across the United States, researchers are asking a radical question: what if waste itself could power the future?
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Plastic Waste and Coal Waste Co-Gasification Boosts Hydrogen Production
US researchers develop a cheaper method to turn plastic waste and coal refuse into hydrogen fuel using co-gasification, cutting costs and boosting efficiency.
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September 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Published on: Sep 3, 2025
Germany to Host World’s First Commercial AirBattery: Augwind’s Bold Answer to Renewable Energy Storage
In northern Europe, where long winter nights and windless weeks test even the most ambitious clean-energy strategies, Germany is
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Germany’s First AirBattery by Augwind
Israel’s Augwind will build Germany’s first AirBattery by 2028, storing clean energy underground to secure long-duration renewable power.
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September 3, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Published on: May 1, 2025

Introduction
In 2022, the maritime world watched with pride as the MS Medstraum was launched—hailed as a groundbreaking step toward sustainable maritime transport. #maritimetransport #SustainableShipping #Transportation
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Electric Ferry Failure Sparks Sustainability Questions
A zero-emission ferry once hailed as a green revolution is now out of service. Learn what went wrong and what it means for sustainable maritime transport’s
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September 3, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Published on: Sep 2, 2025
In the race to slow down climate breakdown, most solutions focus on cutting emissions and transitioning to clean energy. But some researchers are thinking bigger—and stranger. #Ocean
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Can Giant Drag Anchors Save the Atlantic Current?
Scientists are exploring giant drag anchors—each half the size of a football field—as a radical plan to save the Atlantic Ocean current.
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September 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Published on: Sep 1, 2025

A New Chapter in Solar Power
A Finnish clean-tech company, Nordic Nano, is preparing to revolutionize renewable energy with its nanoprinted solar film—a technology that could redefine how and where solar power is used.
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Nanoprinted Solar Film to Launch Production in Imatra
Nordic Nano is building a factory in Imatra to produce flexible solar films with integrated batteries, offering new possibilities for sustainable energy.
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September 1, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Published on: Aug 31, 2025
In a landmark achievement for clean energy innovation, a German-made rooftop wind turbine has become the first microturbine in the world to receive official certification. #WindEnergy #WindPropulsion
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World’s First Certified Rooftop Micro Wind Turbine – 615 kWh per Year
The world’s first certified rooftop micro wind turbine delivers 615 kWh yearly, runs quietly, and lasts over 20 years—a milestone for home renewables.
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August 31, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Fly-High Power Generation — The First of Its Kind
28.8.2025
A pioneering project from China is pushing the boundaries of renewable energy: a 1-megawatt airborne wind turbine shaped like an airship, designed to function at around 1,500 meters altitude .
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Emerging Tech: 1 MW Airship Wind Turbine Taking Flight in China
China unveils the S1500, the first 1MW airborne wind turbine. Floating at 1,500m, it captures stronger winds to power remote areas sustainably.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Most of us use Google or Bing dozens of times a day without thinking about the impact. But what if every search could help the environment? That’s the promise behind eco-friendly search engines like Ecosia, Ekoru, and OceanHero.
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Eco-Friendly Search Engines: Do They Truly Help the Planet?
Ecosia, Ekoru, and OceanHero promise to plant trees, clean oceans, and protect water. But how much impact do eco-friendly search engines really have?
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August 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Kitepower Launches Airborne Wind Energy System: 100 kW Power in Just 24 Hours
What if the future of wind power didn’t rely on massive steel towers, but on kites soaring high in the sky?
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Kitepower Challenges Wind Turbines with 100 kW Airborne Energy Solution
Kitepower’s airborne wind energy system delivers 100 kW power within 24 hours. A fast, portable, and sustainable alternative to traditional wind turbines.
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August 17, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The world is drowning in plastic—but some see more than just a crisis. They see a business opportunity
Every minute, humanity produces roughly the equivalent of a garbage truck full of plastic waste—a relentless tide infiltrating our oceans, rivers, and soils.
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From Plastic Crisis to Profitable Solutions: How Businesses Are Turning Pollution Into Opportunity
The global plastic crisis costs trillions, but it also fuels a new wave of sustainable businesses. Discover how pollution is turning into profit.
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August 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
The Future of Electric Vehicle Charging Is Already Here
What is Wireless EV Charging?
Imagine a world where electric vehicles don’t need to stop for power—where roads themselves become silent, invisible charging stations. It’s not a far-off vision anymore.
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Can EVs Charge While Driving? UCLA Says Yes
UCLA tests wireless EV charging roads that let electric vehicles recharge while driving—just in time for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
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June 15, 2025 at 12:06 PM
Introduction
In a bold declaration of maritime innovation, Viking Line has introduced Helios, a nearly 200‑meter-long, fully electric passenger–car ferry designed to redefine the Helsinki–Tallinn route. #futuremobility #maritimetransport #Transportation
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Helios: The Electric Giant Set to Rule the Baltic
Viking Line reveals Helios, a 100% electric ferry for the Helsinki–Tallinn route—leading the future of green shipping and zero-emission maritime transport.
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June 14, 2025 at 6:03 AM
The Dark Side of Bamboo: Is This "Eco-Friendly" Material Causing More Harm Than Good?

Once praised as a miracle solution for sustainable design, bamboo is now under closer scrutiny. As its popularity grows, so do the concerns.
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Is Bamboo Sustainable? The Hidden Environmental Costs
Bamboo is seen as eco-friendly, but its production may harm nature and communities. Discover the untold problems behind the bamboo industry.
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May 31, 2025 at 2:56 PM
China’s Overseas Energy Investments Shift Toward Renewables, Marking a Climate Milestone
Published: May 31, 2025
China has, for the first time, invested more in solar and wind energy projects overseas than in coal, marking a significant shift in global energy
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China Backs Solar and Wind Abroad, Leaving Coal Behind
China now invests more in solar and wind abroad than coal, marking a major shift in global energy finance and hinting at a greener future for developing nations
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May 31, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Published: May 29, 2025

In a high-stakes breakthrough, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) has agreed to cut global shipping emissions to net zero by 2050—a first in maritime history. #Ocean #SustainableShipping
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Historic Shipping Emissions Deal Reached After IMO Talks
A global deal to cut shipping emissions by 2050 has been reached after dramatic IMO talks. Learn how Finland helped shape this historic agreement.
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May 29, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Harbor Seals and the Changing Iceberg Habitats of Alaska
Harbor seals in Alaska’s icy fjords depend on icebergs calved from glaciers as essential habitats for birthing, raising pups, and molting. #animal #FunFact
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Study finds why mama seals float on slow icebergs
Harbor seals in Alaska depend on icebergs for survival, but climate-driven glacier changes are altering their habitat. Study reveals adaptive use of icebergs.
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May 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM