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CO2 Emissions from Soil Microbes Could Surge by 40% by End of Century

The rise in atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentration is a primary catalyst for global warming, and an estimated one fifth of the atmospheric CO2 originates from soil sources.

26 Jun 2023

Effect of Volcanic Eruptions Significantly Underestimated in Climate Projections

Researchers have found that the cooling effect that volcanic eruptions have on Earth's surface temperature is likely underestimated by a factor of two, and potentially as much as a factor of four, in standard climate projections.

26 Jun 2023

Air Pollution From Wildfires can Pose Human Health Risks

Smoke particulates from wildfires could cause between 4,000 and 9,000 premature deaths and cost between $36 to $82 billion per year in the United States, according to new research.

22 Jun 2023

Consequences of Wildfire-Related PM2.5 Exposure on Mortality

As North America rebounds from some of the worst air quality in decades as a result of wildfires, one of the largest and most comprehensive research into the long-term health implications of smoke exposure raises serious concerns about the Canadian wildfires’ long-term health impact.

22 Jun 2023

Wise-integration and Savoy Group Introduce World’s First Embedded GaN Charger with E-Bike Battery

Wise-integration, a French pioneer in digital control of gallium nitride (GaN) and GaN ICs for power supplies, and Savoy Group today announced the new GaN charger for e-bikes embedded with the battery of the new electric bike from KILOW, Savoy Group’s e-mobility division.

From Wise Integration 22 Jun 2023

How Does Air Pollution Compromise the Human Immune System?

According to recent research published in the European Respiratory Journal, exposure to air pollution resulted in an extra four days in hospital for Covid-19 patients, expanding the burden on healthcare systems.

21 Jun 2023

Grant Awarded to Verify Effects of Wind Pollution

James Flynn, who is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Houston, has been granted a $1.2 million research award by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

16 Jun 2023

Toyota’s Transformative Battery Technology Set to Revolutionize the Automotive Industry

Japanese Car Manufacturer Toyota has recently announced it will concentrate its efforts on battery electric vehicle (BEV) technology with the launch of a dedicated BEV factory which will produce revolutionary, evolving batteries to meet consumer expectations and lower the price of BEVs in the long term.

From Toyota 16 Jun 2023

Artificial Light Confuses Color-Changing Coastal Woodlouse

Artificial night-time light confuses a colour-changing coastal woodlouse, new research shows. The sea slater is an inch-long woodlouse that lives around the high-tide line and is common in the UK and Europe. Sea slaters forage at night and can change colour to blend in and conceal themselves from predators.

15 Jun 2023

Sustainable and Affordable Methods to Treat Wastewater

Human activities have a tremendous impact on natural waters, aquatic biodiversity, and water quality. According to Professor Mathieu Lapointe of the Department of Construction Engineering at École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), certain kinds of wastewater that are not currently treated can be handled globally utilizing more sustainable and economical in situ methods.

14 Jun 2023