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New Solution for Affordable Storage of Renewable Energy over Long-Term

A new study by researchers from IIASA shows that seasonal pumped hydropower storage (SPHS) could be an economical and sustainable solution for storing renewable energy and water on an annual scale.

20 Feb 2020

PayByPhone Scoops Prestigious Global SEAL Award for Sustainability Initiative Meters for Trees

Mobile parking payment provider PayByPhone has been awarded a prestigious SEAL Business Sustainability Award for its ground-breaking environmental initiative Meters for Trees, the first carbon reduction programme of its kind in the UK.

19 Feb 2020

VCA Charities Raises Over $180,000 to Support Australia Wildfire Veterinary Relief Organizations

VCA Charities, along with the national network of VCA Animal Hospitals, has joined with international non-profits to provide financial assistance to provide veterinary care to pets and animals injured by the wildfires in Australia.

18 Feb 2020

Replacing Petroleum with Wood in Chemical Industry to Reduce CO2 Emissions

At KU Leuven, an interdisciplinary team including economists and bio-engineers has delineated ways to use wood as an alternative to petroleum in the chemical industry.

14 Feb 2020

Study Shows Wooden Pallets are More Sustainable than Plastic Pallets

Reflecting on a debate that went on for many years, Penn State scientists have reported that wooden shipping pallets are slightly more sustainable and environmentally friendly compared to plastic-based ones.

5 Feb 2020

New Research Shows Outdoor Workers are Exposed to 15% More Pollution than the Average Londoner

We are building the evidence base that proves government must act on air quality says British Safety Council. An app developed by King College London as part of the British Safety Council’s Time to Breathe campaign is building on a growing evidence base that proves outdoor workers are exposed to air pollution well above the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended limits.

4 Feb 2020