Urbanization has led to drastic changes to hydrologic systems due to the replacement of vegetated areas with impervious surfaces, modification of overall water and sediment budgets, and a decrease in stream complexity. Ponte, S. et al.'s study identifies whether transpiration rates of urban trees of the same species differ based on various management contexts and whether the relationship between transpiration and environmental drivers varies in these contexts.
By Laura Thomson
9 Dec 2021
This article evaluates the carbon footprint of the shipping options provided by Taobao, a famous Chinese online shopping website. The results were published in Transportation Research Record.
By Laura Thomson
8 Dec 2021
AZoCleantech looks at a study showing that only minor variations in the depths of the Tasmanian and Drake gateways are enough to cause a drastic reorganization in Antarctic surface water temperatures and ocean circulation patterns.
By Laura Thomson
8 Dec 2021
Discover plastic microbeads alternatives in cosmetic products.
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 be done to reduce the impacts.
By Clarissa Wright
7 Dec 2021
AZoCleantech speaks with Prof. Yu-Cheng Chen Nanyang Technological University about his research into developing a simple method for artificial photosynthesis that does not require complicated design for prototypes or precision material fabrication.
By Bethan Davies
3 Dec 2021
Continental-scale impacts on ecosystems are often not extensively recorded. This article details the use of ice core retrieved from the Monte Rosa Massif in the Swiss Alps to reveal close association among vegetation, climate, pollution, agriculture, pests, and fire in the past millennium in Europe.
By Laura Thomson
1 Dec 2021
South Korea has signed a historic agreement with Oceanix, backed by the UN settlement project, known as UN-habitat, to build the world’s first floating city.
By Georgie Lyng
1 Dec 2021
Clean hydrogen is a versatile energy carrier and feedstock that has the potential to transform and decarbonize many industries. It is created via electrolysis, which uses electricity to split water into hydrogen and oxygen, or by reacting fossil fuels with steam or controlled amounts of oxygen. It can aid decarbonization if it is produced with low- or zero-emission sources.
By Kerry Taylor-Smith
26 Nov 2021
A new strategy report from an Australian government agency sets out clear steps that could see the country transition to a “hydrogen economy” in the next few decades. The report identifies a plan to achieve a future hydrogen industry in Australia, as well as identifying key challenges and barriers that need to be overcome.
By Ben Pilkington
25 Nov 2021