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Limiting Global Warming to 1.5°C Requires the Reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Half by 2030

Limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels will require severely cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030.

23 Mar 2023

Renewable Energy Tax Credits Not Always a Net Plus for Climate, Says Expert

The Biden administration is deciding how much American-made equipment to require in renewable energy projects in order to qualify for tax credits — prompting disputes between energy developers and product manufacturers.

23 Mar 2023

Extreme Temperature Events Could Increase the Impact of Pesticides on Bees

Temperature influences how badly pesticides affect bees' behaviour, suggesting uncertain impacts under climate change, according to a new study.

23 Mar 2023

Study Offers Better Understanding of the Greenhouse Gas Fluxes in Stream Networks

Natural greenhouse gas emissions from streams and lakes are strongly linked to water discharge and temperature according to a new study led by Linkoping University, Sweden.

23 Mar 2023

End-of-Life Legislation For Solar Photovoltaic Panels

The renewable energy sector is challenged with a dilemma: How will Australia discard the 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly manner when they reach the end of their useful life?

22 Mar 2023

MIT-Led Teams Receive NSF Funding Awards to Address Sustainable Materials

The teams will work toward sustainable microchips and topological materials as well as socioresilient materials design.

22 Mar 2023

Missouri S&T Professor Works with National Leaders to Develop Climate Change Solutions

A Missouri University of Science and Technology professor is working with leaders across the country to discuss and develop climate change solutions.

22 Mar 2023

Major Collaboration Makes Vital Improvements to Offshore Wind Production

A major collaboration between universities and energy companies has made vital improvements to offshore wind turbines, which could help them generate more renewable energy and reduce the UK's reliance on fossil fuels.

22 Mar 2023

Introduction of Daylight-Saving Time can Reduce Energy Consumption

This weekend it happens once again: We will put the clocks forward by one hour.

22 Mar 2023

Novel Sustainable Approach for Green Hydrogen Production

In photoelectrochemical (PEC) cells, sunlight could be employed to directly produce green hydrogen from water. Until now, systems based on this “direct approach” have not been competitive in terms of energy.

21 Mar 2023

Renewable Energy Sector Faces a Quandary on Australia's Disposal of 80 Million Solar Panels

The renewable energy sector is facing a quandary: how Australia will dispose of 80 million solar panels in an environmentally friendly way when they reach the end of their life.

21 Mar 2023

New Federal Program Aims to Make Electric Vehicle Charging More Accessible

Before electric vehicles can lead the way into a cleaner energy future, drivers must have confidence that they can find a charger when they need one.

21 Mar 2023

ORNL Teams Up with National Energy Technology Laboratory to Accelerate Decarbonization

Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) is teaming with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) to jointly explore a range of technology innovations for carbon management and strategies for economic development and sustainable energy transitions in the Appalachian region.

21 Mar 2023

New Technology for Chemical Recycling of Textile Wastes

The apparel industry accounts for 10% of global carbon emissions. The annual amount of fiber production reached 113 million tons in 2021* and the demand is increasing every year.

21 Mar 2023

Delta to Demonstrate How to Transition Towards Sustainability with Its IoT-based Smart Green Solutions at Hannover Messe 2023

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced it will participate in Hannover Messe 2023 to demonstrate how its IoT-based Smart Green Solutions help industries transition towards sustainability through lower carbon emissions, in line with the net zero by 2050 goal.

From Delta Electronics (Netherlands) BV 21 Mar 2023