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Novel Biological Approach for Removing Extremely Small Plastic Particles From Water

A new study led by Texas A&M AgriLife Research has identified what may be a novel biological approach for removing extremely small and potentially dangerous plastic particles from water.

14 Sep 2023

Thunderstorms may be Exacerbating Global Warming by Boosting Cirrus Clouds

A new study has found a significant statistical correlation between thunderstorms occurring around the world and the formation of wispy cirrus clouds - which might increase global warming.

14 Sep 2023

Legitimate Difficulties” in Accurate Calculation of Corporate Carbon Emissions

Large publicly traded and privately owned corporations in California may soon need to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions.

14 Sep 2023

AstraZeneca Advances UK Clean Heat and Energy Efficiencies With £100m Commitment

Powering AstraZeneca’s transition to net zero, the Company has agreed a 15-year partnership with Future Biogas to establish the UK’s first unsubsidised industrial-scale supply of biomethane gas, and is investing in major energy efficiencies in its operations, totalling a commitment of £100m.

From Northern Lights JV 14 Sep 2023

Capturing CO2 from the Air for Eco-Friendly Methanol Production

West Virginia University researchers have taken the initial steps toward creating technology that can absorb carbon dioxide in the air and use it for environmentally friendly methanol production.

14 Sep 2023

Artificial Light Affects Plants and Animals in Complex Coastal Marine Ecosystems

Artificial light at night has a profound effect land-based life--from birds to fireflies to humans.

13 Sep 2023

Shifting to Plant-Based Food Alternatives Could Yield Huge Improvements for Biodiversity

Replacing 50% of meat and milk products with plant-based alternatives by 2050 can reduce agriculture and land use related greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 31% and halt the degradation of forest and natural land, according to new research.

13 Sep 2023

River Water Quality Tends to Deteriorate During Extreme Weather Events, Study Shows

Climate change and increases in drought and rainstorms pose serious challenges to water management, not only in terms of the quantity of water, but also its quality.

13 Sep 2023

Effective Preventive Forest Management Through Controlled Burning

According to a study from the University of Cordoba, controlled burning has a short-term impact on soil qualities that are only marginally altered, if not actually enhanced.

13 Sep 2023

Climate Change and Extreme Weather Damage River Water Quality

An extensive review of nearly 1,000 studies investigating the impacts of climate change and extreme weather events on rivers worldwide has revealed an overall negative impact on the global water quality of these rivers.

13 Sep 2023

Duclo Recycling Receives Prestigious RecyClass Accreditation

Leeds-based recycling business, Duclo Recycling, has been awarded RecyClass accreditation for its rigorous plastic recycling processes for post and pre-consumer waste.

13 Sep 2023

Ship & Shore Environmental Revolutionizes Biogas Industry with Innovative Solutions for Renewable Energy Generation

Ship & Shore Environmental (S&SE), a leading environmental technology company, is making significant strides in the biogas industry by introducing cutting-edge solutions that leverage organic materials to produce renewable natural gas (RNG) and contribute to a sustainable future.

13 Sep 2023

New Energy Storage Systems Made From Second-Life Batteries

In a significant stride towards net-zero, automotive leader Volvo has forged a strategic partnership with Connected Energy, a renowned provider of second-life battery energy storage systems (BESS), to harness the untapped potential of used electric vehicle (EV) batteries.

By Bethan Davies 13 Sep 2023

Mitsubishi Power Welcomes Chevron as Partner in the Advanced Clean Energy Storage Project

Mitsubishi Power Americas, Inc. welcomes a new strategic partner to the Advanced Clean Energy Storage project in Delta, Utah.

13 Sep 2023

New Method for Reducing Carbon Dioxide in the Environment

As scientists around the world race against the clock to develop new strategies and technologies to combat climate change, a team of scientists at the University of Houston is looking into one possible way to reduce the amount of carbon dioxide in the environment: negative emissions technologies (NETs).

12 Sep 2023