Tag Archives: “Mining the Atmosphere”

Empa’s ‘Beyond Zero’ Initiative Paves the Way for CO2-Negative Buildings in the Construction Industry

(IN BRIEF) Empa has launched the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to transform buildings from CO2 emitters into carbon sinks. Through the NEST unit “Beyond Zero,” the project develops and tests innovative materials, such as carbon-based aggregates in concrete, that … Read the full press release

Empa’s “Mining the Atmosphere” Initiative Targets High-Efficiency Renewable Energy Solutions for Industry

(IN BRIEF) Empa researchers are leading the charge in the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to harvest renewable energy from the Earth’s sun belt and transport it to industrial hubs like Switzerland. By utilizing pyrolysis to decarbonize natural gas, producing … Read the full press release