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Arctic Sea-Ice Loss can Directly Influence El Niño

Over the last 40 years, a rapid shrinking of Arctic sea ice has been one of the most significant indicators of climate change.

23 Sep 2022

Onset or Dates of Autumn Leaf Color Change Not Likely to be Affected by Climate Change

It's that time of year again. The days are getting shorter, and the nights are cooling down. But when will the natural fireworks display of autumn leaves actually begin this year?

23 Sep 2022

Hydropower Sustains Power Generation Levels Even During Severe Droughts

In 2022, a quick internet search for Lake Mead or Lake Powell returns startling images of drying lake beds and parched land.

23 Sep 2022

‘Solar at Night’ Project Resolves Grid’s Renewable Storage Gap

A campaign has been launched to ensure Australia’s future energy system includes the storage required to produce reliable and renewable energy overnight. Without investment in long-duration storage, Australia risks increased night-time price volatility and unnecessary reliance on fossil-fuel generation, Australia’s peak body for Solar Thermal has warned.

23 Sep 2022

Gabon Backs New Global Initiative to Build on Glasgow Legacy to Establish Forests & Climate Leaders’ Partnership at COP27

The COP26 Presidency has invited world leaders to come together at COP27 to establish a new Partnership, which will accelerate implementation of the unprecedented commitment made at COP26 by over 140 countries to halt and reverse forest loss and land degradation, whilst delivering sustainable development and promoting an inclusive rural transformation.

23 Sep 2022

Novel Method to Detect Recycled Material in Plastic Items

A research team has proposed adding a fluorescent tag to recycled plastics to help track their levels in single-use products.

22 Sep 2022

Reduced Aerosol Cooling Effect May Lead to Further Global Warming

Aerosols in the air, produced by burning fossil fuels, resulted in the climate being 0.5 °C cooler in 2019 than without them.

22 Sep 2022

Global Tree Species Diversity Could Enhance Drought Resistance of Forests

A research team led by Prof. WANG Tao and Dr. LIU Dan from the Institute of Tibetan Plateau Research of the Chinese Academy of Sciences has revealed that tree species diversity could enhance drought resistance in nearly half the world's forests.

22 Sep 2022

WHOI-led Project on Coral Reef Tech Awarded $5M from NSF

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) $5 million to participate in NSF’s groundbreaking Convergence Accelerator Program.

22 Sep 2022

Enviva to Present at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum in Pittsburgh

Today, Enviva Inc., the world’s leading producer of sustainably sourced woody biomass, announced that it will be presenting at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum on Thursday and Friday, September 22-23, 2022 in Pittsburgh, PA. Enviva’s President, Thomas Meth, will join an assembly of the world’s largest and leading companies, countries, and international experts who share the common mission of accelerating the clean energy transition.

From Enviva 22 Sep 2022

Satellite Vu Signs Second SpaceX Launch Contract to Accelerate Deployment of Thermal Monitoring Capabilities from Space

British Earth Observation company, Satellite Vu has signed a second SpaceX launch contract for their second satellite, doubling their thermal data collection capacity, faster than planned, amidst rising climate concerns.

From SatVu 22 Sep 2022

Amazon Announces 71 New Renewable Energy Projects Globally, Including Firsts in Brazil, India, and Poland

Amazon announced that it is expanding its renewable energy portfolio globally, with an additional 2.7 gigawatts (GW) of clean energy capacity across 71 new renewable energy projects.

22 Sep 2022

Destination IAA: Cummins Unveils New Technology for Zero-Emissions Power Solutions

Cummins Inc. is showcasing its platform of zero-emissions technologies this week at the IAA Transportation show, the world's largest mobility show, in Hannover, Germany.

From Cummins Inc. 22 Sep 2022

Novel Eco-Friendly Alternative to Conventional Cooling Systems

Researchers at MIT have developed a sophisticated eco-friendly solution in a system that utilizes passive cooling to preserve food crops and support traditional air conditioners in buildings. The system does not need an active power supply and requires only a small amount of water to enable it to run.

By David J. Cross 22 Sep 2022

Discovering how Surface Soil Bacteria React to Climate Change

The global carbon cycle is affected by the bacteria present in the surface-level soil, but these microbes are also sensitive to the environmental changes that occur.

21 Sep 2022