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Understanding the Responses of Sea Ice to Climate Change

Years of studies have shown that climate change signals in the Arctic are magnified, and that sea ice in this region is susceptible to increases in Arctic warming. The exchanges of heat, momentum, and mass between the atmosphere and the ocean are substantially influenced by sea ice.

6 Dec 2022

CAFE-Brazil to Provide Insights into the Chemical Processes in the Atmosphere

The German-Brazilian research collaboration CAFE-Brazil (Chemistry of the Atmosphere: Field Experiment in Brazil) now receives the green light.

6 Dec 2022

New Habitat Loss in Florida’s World-Famous Coral Reefs

According to new research, 70% of Florida's reefs are degrading and witnessing a net loss of reef habitat.

6 Dec 2022

Relationship Between Climate Change and Growth of European Beech in Northern Germany

More and more trees are suffering the consequences of decades of man-made climate change. The growth of the European beech has so far suffered decline mainly in southern Europe.

6 Dec 2022

Higher Ecosystem Resilience Related to Mortality Risk in Western U.S. Forests

A forest's resilience, or ability to absorb environmental disturbances, has long been thought to be a boost for its odds of survival against the looming threat of climate change.

6 Dec 2022

Improving Air Quality and Public Health With Wind Power

Understanding the true impact and benefits that come with integrating renewable energy sources onto the grid could not only help governments and industry leaders achieve climate goals but could increase the use of wind power, improve air quality, and, therefore, deliver a range of public health benefits.

By David J. Cross 6 Dec 2022

Cortec® Presents Latest Packaging Innovation: CorShield® Resealable Bubble Bags Powered by Nano-VpCI®!

Innovative bubble film, made in the EU, combines surface and corrosion protection and cushioning but is still recyclable and environmentally friendly

From Cortec® Corporation 6 Dec 2022

First Evidence of the Toxicity of MP-Bound Metals

Microplastics, which are little plastic fragments less than 5 mm in length, are becoming a common environmental hazard.

5 Dec 2022

Study Helps Understand How Warming Alters Respiration Rates in a Marsh

Salt marshes are a well-known carbon sink and can aid in carbon sequestration efforts. But they are also dynamic ecosystems that change with the seasons and tides.

5 Dec 2022

Methane Production Increases at a Faster Rate in Response to Ecosystem Warming

Scientists working at the ongoing Department of Energy's (DOE) Spruce and Peatland Responses Under Changing Environments (SPRUCE) experiment use the site's northern Minnesota bog as a laboratory.

5 Dec 2022

New Calculation Method for Emission Reduction Path Could Help Achieve the Paris Climate Target

The central aim of the Paris climate agreement is clear: Limiting man-made global warming to well below 2°C.

5 Dec 2022

Health Benefits Associated with Wind Power Could be Quadrupled

Nearly 10 percent of today's electricity in the United States comes from wind power. The renewable energy source benefits climate, air quality, and public health by displacing emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants that would otherwise be produced by fossil-fuel-based power plants.

5 Dec 2022

EverWind Selects Black & Veatch for Front-end Engineering Design of First Green Hydrogen Hub in Nova Scotia

EverWind Fuels Company ("EverWind") today announces it has selected Black & Veatch to provide front-end engineering design (FEED) services for its green hydrogen and ammonia production and storage facility in Point Tupper, Nova Scotia, with initial commercial operations planned for 2025.

From EverWind Fuels LLC 5 Dec 2022

Potential Solutions to Manage the U.S. Electronic Waste Problem

By 2033, more than 1 billion laptops, cellphones, and other electronic devices could be entering the U.S. waste stream each year.

2 Dec 2022

Experts Discuss How Clean Energy Transition may Affect the Mining Industry

In a world powered increasingly by clean energy, drilling for oil and gas will gradually give way to digging for metals and minerals. Today, the "critical minerals" used to make electric cars, solar panels, wind turbines, and grid-scale battery storage are facing soaring demand — and some acute bottlenecks as miners race to catch up.

2 Dec 2022