17 May 2009 @ 6:42 PM 
 

Environmentally-friendly Cooling With Magnetic Refrigerators

 

ScienceDaily (May 17, 2009) — Scientists are a step closer to making environmentally-friendly ‘magnetic’ refrigerators and air conditioning systems a reality, thanks to new research published May 15 in Advanced Materials.
Magnetic refrigeration technology could provide a ‘green’ alternative to traditional energy-guzzling gas-compression fridges and air conditioners. They would require 20-30% less energy to run than the best systems currently available, and would not rely on ozone-depleting chemicals or greenhouse gases. Refrigeration and air conditioning units make a major contribution to the planet’s energy consumption – in the USA in the summer months they account for approximately 50% of the country’s energy use. Read the rest of the article on ScienceDaily
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Categories: Sustainability and Ethical Development, Technology for a sustainable future Posted By: Cyclo-monger
Last Edit: 17 May 2009 @ 06 44 PM

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