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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

Higher Efficiency Catalyst Key to Green Hydrogen

The race to make the widespread use of intermittent renewable energy a reality has taken a step forward with new research by experts from the University of Adelaide who are improving the efficiency of iridium-based catalysts.

26 Jun 2023

Creating a Sustainable Alternative to Palm Oil

Never underestimate the power of a time crunch.

23 Jun 2023

NUS Scientists Break New Record for Perovskite Solar Cell Efficiency

Perovskite solar cells designed by a team of scientists from the National University of Singapore (NUS) have attained a world record efficiency of 24.35% with an active area of 1 cm2. This achievement paves the way for cheaper, more efficient and durable solar cells.

23 Jun 2023

Study Explores Fairness and Feasibility in Deep Mitigation Pathways With Novel Carbon Removal

A new IIASA-led study explored fairness and feasibility in deep mitigation pathways with novel carbon dioxide removal, taking into account institutional capacity to implement mitigation measures.

23 Jun 2023

Can Texas’ Energy Grid Adapt to the Challenges of Climate Change?

As summer arrives, residents in Texas are especially feeling the heat with no end in sight.

23 Jun 2023

New Method Empowers Citizens to Tackle Climate Change

Extreme weather caused by climate change - such as flooding - will be to easier to prepare for after scientists developed a new method that empowers citizens to identify solutions to the threats their communities face.

23 Jun 2023

A Path Forward in the Study of Complexity in Ecology

To address the issues faced by climate change and other global environmental changes, it is necessary to combine complexity science with ecology and biodiversity conservation.

23 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

Training Farmers on Climate-Friendly Agricultural Practices to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In 2021, agricultural activities contributed to 10 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Now, researchers at The University of Texas at El Paso will help reduce these emissions by training farmers across the nation on climate-friendly agricultural practices.

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

Minor Changes Seen in Antarctica's Surface Melt Since 1980

According to recent research, Antarctic ice shelves have had very moderate increases in surface melt rates over the last four decades, in contrast to Greenland’s glaciers, which experienced a fast increase in surface melt during the same time period.

22 Jun 2023

Benefits of Clean Energy Transition in China’s Industrial Parks

The industrial sector, which includes businesses that handle raw materials for manufacturing and consumer goods, is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions and has proven challenging to decarbonize.

22 Jun 2023

Enhancing Tidal Ranges for UK’s Electricity Generation

According to researchers, tidal range schemes are economically feasible and have the potential to minimize energy bills.

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