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Solar energy stored in ‘sand batteries’ could help get Finns through the long cold winter, which is set to be even tougher after Russia stopped its gas and electricity supplies. ‘Sand batteries’ could be key breakthrough in storing solar and wind energy year-round The primatologist said that she hopes it will provide a positive female role model for young girls. It comes with all the accessories any aspiring naturalist could need including a model of David Greybeard, the first chimp to trust Jane when she was carrying out her groundbreaking research on these animals. It is also made from 75 per cent recycled plastic. World famous toy company Mattel has launched a doll of renowned conservationist Jane Goodall. Conservationist Jane Goodall honoured with recycled plastic Barbie doll It could help generate electricity at prices around four times less than the current cost of gas. That's enough to power 12 million homes at once. In July, the government invested record-breaking amounts into renewables with the capacity to generate up to 11 gigawatts of energy. In July, France's parliament voted on a €20 billion package in response to rising inflation and potential energy shortages this winter. Although the bills still need to pass through the Senate, one of them will allow and endorse the possible usage of frying oil as fuel for vehicles. Using cooking oil being to power diesel engines has been illegal in France - until now. France could make it legal to use cooking oil as fuel in bid to battle cost of living crisis In July, federal court justice Mark Moshinsky upheld a Tasmanian NGO’s objection to the project on the grounds that the endangered Tasmanian masked owl was not properly considered before approval was granted. A new assessment is now set to take place, effectively halting MMG’s plans for the dam. It proposes nearly $370 billion (€362 billion) of spending over 10 years to boost electric vehicles, jump-start renewable energy such as solar and wind power and develop alternative energy sources like hydrogen.Įnvironmental defenders celebrate a ‘huge’ win for ‘unique’ Tasmanian rainforestĮnvironmentalists who took legal action to prevent a toxic waste dump in an ancient pocket of Tasmania’s Tarkine rainforest are celebrating a federal court win.Ĭhinese mining company MMG gained approval to open a tailings dam near the town of Rosebery on the island's west coast. The massive bill, which revives action on climate change, could help President Joe Biden come close to meeting his pledge to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.
Surprise climate deal could be the 'most significant' in US history, says Joe BidenĪn unexpected deal reached by Senate Democrats would be the most ambitious action ever taken by the United States to address global warming. Electric buses and a tramway are slated as future developments. Vertical gardens will keep the apartment blocks cool without the need for energy-guzzling air conditioning, while the largely-pedestrianised community will put bikes before cars. The ambitious 5-million sqm ‘Tegel Projekt’ renovation will transform the disused Tegel airport into a 10,000-person, 5,000-apartment community with shops, restaurants, schools and parks.