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New Gel Device Provides a Glimmer of Hope Amid Water Scarcity

A ray of hope might be on the horizon for substantial areas of the world suffering from water scarcity: the capacity to efficiently convert heated air into drinkable water.

12 Sep 2023

Climate Change Could Shift Tree Line Uphill in Italy's Mountain Forests

As a result of the climate crisis, future forests may become unrecognizable. Trees that currently make up European woods may no longer be seen - or they may have moved several hundred meters uphill.

12 Sep 2023

Self-Sustaining Solar-Driven Sea Farms Could Help Address Looming Global Water and Food Shortages

The sun and the sea – both abundant and free – are being harnessed in a unique project to create vertical sea farms floating on the ocean that can produce fresh water for drinking and agriculture.

12 Sep 2023

New Methodology Reveals Health, Climate Impacts of Reducing Buildings’ Energy Use

Increasing energy efficiency in buildings can save money—and it can also decrease the carbon emissions and air pollution that lead to climate change and health harms. But the climate and health benefits of reducing...

12 Sep 2023

ZEVI Funding for Hydrogen USV and Refilling Station on the Thames

SEA-KIT International has won funding from the Zero Emissions Vessels and Infrastructure (ZEVI) competition to design and manufacture a hydrogen-fuelled Uncrewed Surface Vessel (USV).

11 Sep 2023

Railroads may Cut Prices to Prop Up Coal Plants Under Climate Policies

A new study by University of Maryland Economist Louis Preonas provides empirical evidence that railroads are likely to cut transportation prices to prop up coal-fired plants if U.S. climate policies further disadvantage coal in favor of less carbon-intensive energy sources.

11 Sep 2023

Climate-Driven Advance of Beavers Into the Arctic Region Likely Causing Increased Methane Emissions

The climate-driven advance of beavers into the Arctic tundra is causing the release of more methane - a greenhouse gas - into the atmosphere.

11 Sep 2023

Technology Innovation Partnership for Net Zero Aviation in the South West Launches

A Technology Innovation Partnership for Net Zero Aviation in the South West has been launched.

11 Sep 2023

Experts Outline Urgent Options for Energy System Decarbonisation

In a report released today by the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE), experts have presented options for driving Australia’s progress towards a zero emission electricity system.

11 Sep 2023

Renewables Open New Doors for Aussie-Made Steel

Renewable energy is offering a host of new opportunities for Australian-made steel, Federal Minister for Industry and Science Ed Husic has told the Australian steel convention.

11 Sep 2023

Joint Venture Between SSE and Teesside International Airport Will Deliver Major Green Energy Project for the Region

A new solar array which could eventually deliver enough green electricity to power the equivalent of more than 17,000 homes has been announced as part of a new Joint Venture between SSE Energy Solutions and Teesside International Airport.

From SSE Energy Solutions 10 Sep 2023

How Climate Change is Changing the Distribution and Ecology of Marine Plankton

Marine plankton plays an important role in the food chain, which is said to be undergoing a transformation due to climate change. Assistant Professor Kohei Matsuno of the Faculty of Fisheries Sciences spoke about how climate change is changing the distribution and ecology of marine plankton and what impact this will have on higher-trophic predators, including humans.

8 Sep 2023