Archive - The Reengineer

Heat pumps 'too noisy' for UK MPs: The Reengineer Monitor #14

Cork-wrapped house, Aldi solar - and more!

Feb 21 •

How EVs’ efficiency hacks cut pollution and save energy

Regenerative braking slashes the cars' particulate emissions.

Feb 20 •

Islanders depart as sea levels rise: The Reengineer Monitor #13

Aircraft emissions, EV sales, Drax subsidies - and more!

Feb 14 •

‘Waste, waste, waste!’: Why motion-activated lights infuriate people

They can even get in the way of your work.

Feb 13 •

Why electric fans might not cool you down: The Reengineer Monitor #12

Small nuclear reactors, EV mega-trip - and more!

Feb 7 •

Climate hazards: ‘This flood sensor saved my basement’

How gadgets could alert you to the effects of extreme weather.

Feb 6 •

January 2025

After Storm Éowyn: The Reengineer Monitor #11

Heathrow third runway, DeepSeek, China emissions - and more!

Jan 31 •

Guess what! Climate change is coming for paint

Tougher coatings could stop civilisation from crumbling

Jan 30 •

Trump returns: The Reengineer Monitor #10

Danish heat networks, e-diggers, Belfast harbour - and more!

Jan 24 •

Why energy efficiency matters

It’s touted as crucial for net zero – but there are pitfalls

Jan 23 •

LA wildfires recap: The Reengineer Monitor #9

Lakeside heat pumps, electric ferry, a climate-ready city - and more!

Jan 17 •

Firm uses sci-fi stories to nudge companies into climate action

Ari Popper of SciFutures says these narratives can shape big business

Jan 16 •

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