There is a quiet revolution underway in the streets around us. Silent and efficient personal electric vehicles glide through the city, the choice of more and more people as a way of getting around. They are improving congestion, improving air quality and improving people’s physical and mental well-being. Ah, you
Tag: Sustainability
‘Green walls’ could bring cash and improve indoor comfort
A New study has highlighted the health and economic benefits of installing ‘vertical greening systems’ within low-income households. A novel approach for tackling high indoor temperatures and producing a stream of income for families in Nigeria has been developed and tested by researchers at Cardiff University. The team, consisting of
A new ‘promiscuous’ enzyme helps turn plant waste into sustainable products
A new family of enzymes has been discovered which paves the way to convert plant waste into sustainable and high-value products such as nylon, plastics, chemicals, and fuels. The discovery was led by members of the same UK-US enzyme engineering team which, in April, improved a plastic-digesting enzyme, a potential breakthrough
