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Lithium alternatives needed to avoid 'forever chemicals'

Published on July 15, 2024

Scientists have found that making and throwing away batteries that are used for clean energy can release harmful per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) into the environment. PFAS, also known as 'forever chemicals' due to their persistence, have been linked to various health issues. The study learned that one of these chemicals is used in the […]

Arada inks deal to bring sustainable water treatment tech to the UAE

Published on April 25, 2023

With the goal of bringing a new form of sustainable water treatment to the UAE and wider Middle East, developer Arada said it is investing in a major new research and development (R&D) facility in Sharjah. The developer said it has inked a joint venture agreement with Hungarian water tech firm Biopolus, Sharjah Research Technology […]

Greener batteries

Published on April 25, 2023

Traditional inorganic electrode materials in commercial batteries involve a whole spectrum of problems: limited resources, toxic elements, environmental problems, partly unacceptable mining conditions, limited capacity, difficulties in recycling, and high costs. No sustainable batteries can be developed on a large scale based on these electrodes, though they are needed for an energy transition. Organic batteries […]

General Motors Middle East’s commitment to sustainability hits high gear

Published on April 18, 2022

Driving towards a global vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, General Motors Africa & Middle East (GM AMEO) is doubling down on its carbon footprint reduction across its Middle East Operations, Supply Chain and Distribution network. Through a series of sustainability initiatives across its Middle East facilities, GM has confirmed it is […]

EU Environment Council adopts new rules for more sustainable batteries

Published on March 19, 2022

Yesterday in Brussels, EU environment ministers unanimously adopted the Council position on the EU batteries regulation. The regulation is intended to ensure more sustainable use of batteries along the entire value chain throughout the EU. To achieve this, a carbon footprint will be introduced for electric vehicle batteries and the replaceability of portable batteries improved. […]

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