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MIT’s 3D construction-printer research envisions printing living buildings
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is working on the world’s most advanced 3D-printer for construction, which it hopes will be able to source and build with local and biosynthesised materials. Pictured above, and shown in the video below, is the Digital Construction Platform a four-tonne solar powered robot arm on tank tracks. It can...
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This week’s 10 biggest climate innovation stories — 13 April
Could drones reduce the upfront costs of wind power? A district heat map tool that channels excess heat to where it’s needed, and European calls for mandatory food waste targets. This, and more, in the week’s biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Network-based stress-test assesses climate policy risk in the financial system Researchers at the University...
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100 ways to reverse global warming
The EIT Climate-KIC community comprises a rich diversity of expertise, skills and perspectives across our alumni, start-ups, innovation partners, advisors and associates, all of whom contribute to our innovation capacity. This week, we spoke to Project Drawdown, who have partnered with EIT Climate-KIC to launch Project Drawdown Europe – a leading coalition of researchers, scientists, leaders...
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This week’s 10 biggest climate innovation stories — 6 April
Flexible prices proposed to encourage renewables consumption. Why Sweden is winning at climate change, and could the tide be turning to make this renewable energy viable? This and more, in this week’s ten biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Sweden leads EU’s climate change fight Sweden is leading the fight against climate change with the greatest...
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This week’s 10 biggest climate innovation stories – 29 March
Can a chocolate company help win a bid to turn a coal plant into a theme park? Why did the Germans build a super sun? These, and more in this week’s biggest climate innovation stories. 1. Halve carbon emissions each decade to combat warming, say scientists. Scientists in Stockholm have set out a clear approach...
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Must See: Fuel Cell Innovation Explained by Honda’s Bodiless Singing Children
Honda is letting floating children's heads introduce its new fuel cell-powered electric car, and it's not as crazy as it sounds.
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New Daily Release of Wind Energy Data Takes Europe by Storm
The winds of change are blowing through the European Union, and thanks to a new initiative you can now follow the situation more closely than ever.
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NASA’s Epic 2016 Mixtape ft. Antarctic Ice And Carbon Dioxide
NASA has highlighted its 2016 achievements in an epic YouTube mixtape, putting the spotlight on its monitoring of ice sheets and carbon dioxide levels.
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4 Apps to Try if You’re Curious About Climate Change
Want to stay informed about climate change and the transition to a low carbon economy? We've selected a few apps that put the latest data at your fingertips.
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Paris Agreement Ratification Continues, Minutes From Trump Tower – As it Happened
Welcome to the Wednesday, 16 November 2016 edition of the Daily Planet’s COP22 live blog. UK set to ratify Paris climate accord today or tomorrow, following Finland’s lead Australian government to construct climate-friendly building “a short walk from the White House” France’s Hollande praises Obama’s role in forging Paris climate agreement Business groups call for...
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