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Coal gas from primitive stoves affects human health
A study published in the journal Science (USA) on October 13 showed that primitive stoves, still widely used in the world, are the cause of killing about 2 million peopl…
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Pig manure can replace coal
At a fuel exhibition held in the city of Kemerovo (Russian Federation), scientists introduced a new fuel with great potential for use, replacing coal.
Environment
Drought causes serious electricity shortages in China
Chinese factories are facing policies to limit electricity use, in the context of rising coal prices and prolonged droughts affecting the operation of hydropower plants,…
Environment
High radiation in underground mud in Fukushima
Regarding the incident of the Fukushima 1 nuclear power plant, the Fukushima prefectural authorities on May 1 said authorities have detected high concentrations of radio…
Environment
Using excessive energy causes an environmental disaster
If we continue to scale and speed consumption of original energy sources today, the world will push itself into global environmental disasters.
Environment
Unburnt building materials protect natural resources and environment
Unburnt building materials have many outstanding advantages such as abundant and easy to find raw materials; reduce emissions, protect the environment.
Environment
Danger from ... coal
In the picture is a worker of the No. 2 Energy Plant in Soc Chau (China) working on the factory's huge haze.
Environment
Indonesia will be the first country to liquefy coal gas
Starting in 2011, Indonesia will carry out the conversion of CBM (Coal Bed Methane) coal into liquefied natural gas (LNG).
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Japan: Turn CO2 into natural gas
The Oceanographic Research and Development Agency Japan has embarked on the development of a technology to turn carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) into natural methane gas.
Environment
Polymer concrete: concrete solution
Polymer concrete. This concrete not only reduces greenhouse gases but also increases the durability of construction works many times.
Environment
New coal technology: low CO2 emissions, increased energy
Queensland University researchers have successfully tested a new technology that promises to revolutionize the use of energy from coal.
Environment
Banana peels can become a huge source of fuel
A British scientist has found a way to turn banana waste into a kind of briquettes for cooking, lighting and heating.
Environment
Improving coal dumps with ... grass
Thanks to the roots of four to five meters long, vetiver grass is a giant net that holds and improves soil for coal dumps.
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Super clean city in Denmark
A port city in northern Denmark is determined to become the first in the world to not use gasoline, oil, coal and other fossil fuels in the next 7 years.
Environment
China accelerates the exploitation of solar energy
To reduce dependence on coal and oil, China will build two large solar power plants this year.