Harvard applied physics professor David Keith is building a machine that can suck carbon dioxide from the air. Keith has started a company called Carbon Engineering that has attracted venture capitalists that see a future for this technology. The machine uses a three-step process to filter the air and separate and sequester the carbon dioxide. First, a fan sucks air into the machine where it enters…

In October, a team of British researches will initiate the preliminary phase of a geoengineering project that they hope will help in the development of planet-scale techniques to bring the earth’s climate under control. But will such plans succeed? And should experiments meddling with our atmosphere even be allowed? In recent years, geoengineering – the large-scale…

The 2022 World Cup will be held in Qatar, a country that averages 106°F during June and July when the competition is taking place. Such intense heat will more than likely put a damper on the festivities and possibly result in fatalities, so organizers have been working to formulate a plan that will effectively shade both tournament attendees and players from the sun’s scorching rays. Engineering scientists from Qatar University have created the perfect way…

Australia’s Federal Government has signed off on what promises to be the biggest coal gasification and storage facility around the globe. The $3.5 billion urea plant – owned by Perdaman Chemicals and Fertilisers – will process between two and four million tonnes of coal annually, which will then be converted into fertilizer for sale in Asia. The venture is anticipated to create 1,500 jobs during the…

EngEx 2010, the first comprehensive engineering conference dedicated to environmental and economic sustainability, has announced a strategic initiative with the WORLD TRADE CENTER San Diego to create new export opportunities for attendees. “The benefit for our members is that they can identify opportunities in developing countries and markets, and learn how to access government resources to find international buyers,” said Bella Heule…