Oxford plans to be a zero-emission city by 2035
To begin with, the use of non-zero emission taxis, cars, light commercial vehicles and buses would be restricted in six streets. Those zero-emission areas would slowly be expanded in five year… Visit link: Oxford plans to be a zero-emission city by 2035
Eco-friendly concrete protects old buildings from earthquakes
The material, called EDCC, replaces much of the the cement with an industrial byproduct called fly ash. “The cement industry produces close to seven percent of global greenhouse gas emissions,”… See the original post: Eco-friendly concrete protects old buildings from earthquakes
Project Loon cleared to help restore wireless in Puerto Rico
On September 29th the X team said it was looking into ways to help Puerto Rico with Project Loon, similar to the way it helped provide service in Peru after extreme rains and flooding struck the… Originally posted here: Project Loon cleared to help restore wireless in Puerto Rico
America’s cash-free future is just around the corner
Paying with cash isn’t nearly as popular as it used to be here in the States. According to the Federal Reserve’s most recent study, consumers used cash for 32 percent of the retail transactions in… Link: America’s cash-free future is just around the corner
easyJet is serious about electric planes
“For the first time in my career I can envisage a future without jet fuel and we are excited to be part of it,” said Carolyn McCall, easyJet’s chief executive. “It is now more a matter of when,… See the rest here: easyJet is serious about electric planes
