by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | May 16, 2023 | English
Investing in urban bike infrastructure has numerous benefits for city residents as well as the environment: lower transportation costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and improvements in public health. In addition, infrastructure like protected bike lines protects...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Jan 11, 2023 | Artículos en inglés, Climate Change, English
Climate change has recently led to unprecedented heat waves in areas with typically temperate climates, such as the United Kingdom and the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Often, residents of these regions have never had to use an air conditioner, but heat...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Jan 4, 2023 | Climate Change, English
Many of the world’s nations are beginning to transition toward more sustainable energy sources. While this transition is necessary to mitigate climate change and protect the planet, many experts foresee significantly higher power demands due to the increased use of...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Dec 28, 2022 | Carbon Footprint, English
Most of us know that fossil fuel-powered vehicles emit tailpipe pollutants that harm human health and contribute to climate change. However, did you know that car tires also generate toxic pollutants? Every time a vehicle brakes, turns, or accelerates, its...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Dec 21, 2022 | electric vehicles, English
The demand for electric vehicles (EVs) has skyrocketed over the past decade. 400,000 EVs were sold in 2021, compared to just 10,000 in 2012. But despite this rapidly growing demand, the United States has just 6,000 DC fast charging stations, which are capable of...
by Manuel Barreiro Castañeda | Dec 14, 2022 | Climate Change, English
Energy storage will be a key component of the transition to renewable energy sources. Solar, wind, and other renewables require energy storage in order to effectively manage energy demand and supply. The demand for battery energy storage has been on a steep upward...
