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Novel Tools can Make Road Networks More Sustainable with Limited Budget

The share of federal spending on infrastructure has reached an all-time low, falling from 30 percent in 1960 to just 12 percent in 2018.

29 Sep 2021

Researchers Show the Benefits of Using a Life Cycle Assessment to Enhance ‘Green’ Mining Techniques

Researchers have demonstrated how a detailed 'cradle to grave' evaluation at the outset of new metal mining explorations can greatly mitigate against negative environmental impacts.

22 Sep 2021

Sustainable Cooling System Based on Solar Energy Could be Used for Refrigeration and Living Space Cooling

A simple cooling system driven by the capture of passive solar energy could provide low-cost food refrigeration and living space cooling for impoverished communities with no access to the electricity grid.

21 Sep 2021

$4 Million NSF Grant to Help Society Transition to a More Sustainable Plastic Economy

Plastics are an indispensable part of today's society. These nimble polymers help keep foods fresh, cars safe, arteries clog-free and have countless other uses.

20 Sep 2021

Machine Learning-Based Approach may Guide the Development of Future Porous Carbon Synthesis Strategies

If we are to mitigate climate change, we must find cost-effective and sustainable ways to reduce industrial carbon dioxide emissions.

17 Sep 2021

Successful Wastewater Treatment Using Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Algae

Human indiscipline and greed are greatly affecting the availability and quality of freshwater. It has become a global priority to find new approaches to sustainably preserve freshwater supply.

17 Sep 2021

IMCA Announces Impressive Line-up of Industry Experts for Its Environmental Sustainability Seminar

The International Marine Contractors Association’s (IMCA) Environmental Sustainability Committee has announced the full programme for an online technical and motivational seminar taking place on 28 September.

17 Sep 2021

U.S. and EU Poised For a 30% Reduction in Methane Emissions by 2030

The United States and European Union are poised to seek the support of other critical greenhouse gas emitting nations for a new Global Methane Pledge designed to reduce global methane emissions by at least 30% by 2030.

16 Sep 2021

Tech Nation Welcomes 32 Revolutionary Climate Tech Companies to Its Second Net Zero Programme

Tech Nation, the UK’s leading growth platform for tech scaleups, today announces the 32 climate tech companies who have been accepted into Net Zero 2.0 - the second iteration of the Net Zero programme.

15 Sep 2021

UK's Largest Clean-Up Operation with Mindful Chef & Ben Fogle

Mindful Chef, the UK’s favourite healthy recipe box service (source: Trustpilot), is pleased to announce that it has partnered with UN Patron of the Wilderness Ben Fogle for its third annual Coast Clean, taking place 17th-19th September 2021.

15 Sep 2021