Clarissa Wright

Feature Writer

M.Sc. Petroleum & Applied Micropalaeontology, B.Sc. Geology & Petroleum Geology

Clarissa is a freelance writer specializing in science communication, contributing to a range of online media.

Due to her lifelong interest in the natural world, she studied a BSc in Geology & Petroleum Geology at the University of Aberdeen, and a Master’s degree in Applied & Petroleum Micropalaeontology at the University of Birmingham.

In 2016, Clarissa first experienced the academic publishing industry as an Assistant Editor for a range of journals at Springer Nature, where she discovered a passion for science writing when contributing to the BMC Blog. Having won an award for her blog writing, she went on to pursue freelance writing and editing further.

Over the years, she embarked on three team expeditions in Oman to collect environmental data and publish a report of geological findings in UKGE’s Deposits Magazine.

In her spare time, she enjoys painting landscapes, playing acoustic guitar, cooking vegan food and spending time outdoors.

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Articles from Clarissa

Transforming Unrecyclable Woody Biomass into Sustainable Products

Lixea has developed woody biomass solutions that allow any wood to be recycled into sustainable products by extracting two fundamental properties.

1 Feb 2022

How Could Carbon Labeling Benefit Society?

As the public is starting to become much more conscious of where its products come from, and the associated impact on the planet in their production, carbon labeling offers a transparent way of finding out what levels of CO2 emissions are associated with what we buy.

31 Jan 2022

Reconnecting Ecosystems in Australia to Restore Biodiversity

In the Southwest corner of Australia, there is an ecological hotspot rich with endemic species. There are pockets of fragile and ecologically important habitats that are under increased strain. Gondwana Link is helping to weave webs of connectivity to restore these ecosystems and protect threatened

27 Jan 2022

What is Mineral Carbonation and How Could it Transform the Building Industry?

Mineral carbonation (or mineral sequestration) is one of the greatest and most energy-efficient means for the utilization of CO2. This article looks at what it is and how it could transform the building industry.

20 Jan 2022

Replacing Petroleum in Chemicals with Lignocellulosic Biomass Deconstruction

Bloom Biorenewables SA is unlocking biofuels to help reduce reliance on fossil fuels in the transport and aviation sector, and to produce everyday materials.

19 Jan 2022

Absorbing Water from the Air with Hydropanels: The Next Step in Tackling Water Scarcity?

The water available for each living person on the Earth is dropping every day. Yet, a huge portion of the planet’s water is in the air. To tap into this easily overlooked resource, companies have developed technologies that extract water from the air, including hydropanels that use only solar power.

11 Jan 2022

The Victorian Hydrogen Hub: Studying the Future of Clean Energy Vehicles and Storage

We share some of the developments being made, such as the Victorian Hydrogen Hub in Australia, for a hydrogen-accessible and sustainable tomorrow.

23 Dec 2021

Transitioning to Low-Emission Products with Carbon Capture Technologies

Extracting fossil fuels is a major emitter but so are clean energy processes such as hydrogen. However, it is possible to cut carbon emissions through sophisticated carbon capture and storage technologies, helping to mitigate global warming.

22 Dec 2021

How Do We Produce Future Green Technology Without Damaging Seabeds?

Mining companies have plans to use robots to extract metals from below various parts of the ocean floor to find materials for green technology. However, the ecological implications of doing so need to be considered. This article looks at the environmental implications of deepsea mining and what can

7 Dec 2021

Next-Generation Air Conditioners and Heat Pumps for a More Sustainable Future

Start-up Treau seeks to break the negative cycle of planet-warming and the demand for unsustainable air conditioning and heating systems by offering sustainable alternatives. In this article, we explore these next-generation systems and other sustainable innovations that are being developed.

11 Nov 2021