Making electricity from urine Urine is being converted in to fuel cells by scientists Scientists have developed a way to convert urine in to a renewable energy source. But as Sally Magnusson, author of Life of Pee and presenter of Radio 4’s Secret Science of Pee, writes in this viewpoint feature, there is some way to go before the idea … Read More
Pee-powered vehicles are finally making a splash
Pee-powered vehicles are finally making a splash Ammonia offers hugely way to decarbonize transport A future of cars powered by electric batteries is inevitable. But what about trucks, ships, and planes? Hydrogen? Possibly. But there’s another chemical that could be used — and it’s abundant in your pee. What is ammonia, and why use it to power vehicles? Ammonia is … Read More
Converting Human waste to energy cartoon ad
Converting human waste to energy cartoon ad
America is running out of power
Amid explosive demand, America is running out of power AI and the boom in clean-tech manufacturing are pushing America’s power grid to the brink. Utilities can’t keep up. March 7, 2024 at 6:05 a.m. EST Vast swaths of the United States are at risk of running short of power as electricity-hungry data centers and clean-technology factories proliferate around the country, … Read More
Dog Waste Collection in Richmond BC
Dog Waste Collection Starting in February 2024 Richmond began a pilot program for the collection of dog waste as part of the City’s ongoing work to improve waste management services. Clearly marked red bins for dog waste have been placed at the entrance of the three off-leash dog areas located in the following parks: Aberdeen Neighbourhood Park McLean Neighbourhood Park … Read More
Dog poo to energy
The power of poop: Ottawa looks at turning dog waste into energy Process called anaerobic digestion creates energy, heat, fertilizer using feces A growing number of cities in the country are testing out projects that turn dog waste into power. (CBC) It’s a sight dog owners know well: garbage cans in parks piled high with plastic bags full of poop. It’s a lot … Read More
Sewage to energy in New Westminster
Sewage-to-energy project pitched to heat homes, hospital in New Westminster The City of Vancouver’s False Creek Neighbourhood Energy Utility is seen in this photo from the city’s website. A similar project has been proposed by the City of New Westminster and Metro Vancouver. (vancouver.ca) The City of New Westminster and the regional governing body for Metro Vancouver are collaborating on … Read More