Technology

New hope for carbon removal

Chrystal Carbon Sequestration, Climate Change, Current Events, Emissions, Sustainability, Technology December 12, 2023November 24, 2023Bill Gates, Carbon Capture and Storage, carbon cycle, Carbon removal, CCS, Climate Change, Direct Air Capture

Plume of thick white gas over a forest, with CO2 etched into the plume

The disruption of the planet’s carbon cycle threatens climate catastrophe. As we struggle to reduce our emissions, we desperately need carbon removal.

Hydrogen Energy and Decarbonization

Chrystal Energy Consumption, Hydrogen, Technology, YouTube Channel April 1, 2022April 1, 2022black hydrogen, blue hydrogen, Carbon Footprint, clean hydrogen, Climate Change, Climate crisis, Global Warming, gray hydrogen, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen colors, pink hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, sustainable living, yellow hydrogen

We’re going to explore one of the up-and-comers in the energy world. You’ve likely heard hydrogen energy suggested as one of the best ways for us to decarbonize our energy production and transportation systems—and subsequently save the planet. But there are various types of hydrogen energy, and you know what that means…they’re not all created equal!

Great advances in battery tech to help ease “range anxiety”

Chrystal Batteries, Current Events, Electricity, Technology, Transportation March 29, 2022March 26, 2022Aluminum, battery chemistry, Battery technology, CATL, Electric Vehicles, Factorial Energy, GM, Kevlar, LG Chem, Lithium-ion, Lithium-metal, NMCA, range anxiety, SES, sodium batteries, Sustainability, US Dept of Energy

There’s no denying that the EV market has been steadily increasing over the past few years. But there’s also no denying it needs a firm kick up the backside to get where we need it to be,

Recycling steel is great. But decarbonizing the industry is better.

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Emissions, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Recycling, Technology February 22, 2022February 23, 2022Boston Metal, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, coking coal, green hydrogen, H2 Green Steel, Iron Ore, Kobe Steel, Renewable Energy, Steel recycling, Sustainability

low angle shot of steel work with sparks flying

Steel provides the necessary framework for roads, bridges, railways, housing, and every type of transportation modality. It’s also used in abundance in household appliances like fridges, cooking utensils like saucepans, furniture, and surgical instruments. It seems even

New report finds that Shell’s Blue Hydrogen isn’t so blue after all

Chrystal Carbon Footprint, Climate Change, Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Hydrogen, Technology January 25, 2022January 23, 2022blue hydrogen, Carbon Capture and Storage, Carbon Emissions, Carbon Footprint, CCS, clean hydrogen, Climate Science, Global Witness, hydrogen, Hydrogen Council, Quest carbon capture facility, Scotford refinery, Shell

Hydrogen symbol in front of blue wavy background

We recently explored the veritable rainbow of hydrogens, with different colors referring to the production method or original energy source used. One of the most heavily promoted options is ‘blue’ hydrogen. One must ask, if governments and

All the colors of the Hydrogen rainbow…and what they mean

Chrystal Electricity, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Energy Footprint, Energy Usage, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Technology December 21, 2021December 20, 2021black hydrogen, blue hydrogen, Climate Science, gray hydrogen, green hydrogen, hydrogen, hydrogen colors, pink hydrogen, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, yellow hydrogen

Hydrogen element symbol attached to icons to denote powering industry and transport

I’m sure you’ve heard ‘hydrogen energy’ being proffered as the best way for us to decarbonize our energy production and transportation systems, and hence save the planet. But there are various types of hydrogen energy. You’ve probably

Turning Unrecyclable Plastic and Other Waste into Hydrogen is Doable

Len Rosen Carbon Neutral, Emissions, Energy Consumption, Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, Sustainability, Technology July 20, 2021July 20, 202121stcentech, Element Two, green hydrogen, hydrogen, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, LLNL, pyrolysis, Ways2H Inc

In a recent report from the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) looking at how the State of California can achieve carbon neutrality by 2045 through negative emissions, researchers have set a goal to remove 125 million tons

Mars 2020 Space Exploration Mission and the Perseverance Rover

Ben Space, Technology February 18, 2021February 18, 2021Atlas V, Carbon Footprint, Jezero Crater, Mars, NASA, Perseverance, Rover, space, Technoloygy

We’ve previously discussed the minimal footprint of space programs when comparing them to other carbon emission-intensive sectors, but still, space exploration has never been considered sustainable. So why is NASA still looking to the stars when Earth is at a tipping point?

Energy Saving Associated with Online Shopping

Ben Carbon Footprint, Cell Phone, Energy Usage, Fashion, Shopping, Sustainability, Technology February 26, 2018August 5, 2021

Since the emergence of the Internet we have seen a significant shift from traditional store-front shopping into the online market. This trend has gained favor due to convenience, no restrictions on hours and ease of deliveries. Considering