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Ancient Trees Prove to be Vital to Forest’s Long-Term Survival

New research suggests that ancient trees possess far more than an awe-inspiring presence and a suite of ecological services to forests-;they also sustain the entire population of trees' ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

1 Feb 2022

Study Reveals the Impact of Climate Change on Glaciers in the Northern Hemisphere

In their article "Retreat of Northern Hemisphere marine-terminating glaciers, 2000-2020" published in Geophysical Research Letters, they analyzed all 1704 glaciers that touched the ocean in the year 2000 and documented their frontal position in 2000, 2010, and in 2020.

1 Feb 2022

Climate Change Could Increase the Financial Toll of Flooding, Research Says

Climate change could result in the financial toll of flooding rising by more than a quarter in the United States by 2050 – and disadvantaged communities will bear the biggest brunt, according to new research.

1 Feb 2022

Boreal Forest Management Plays Role in Mitigating Climate Change

The carbon stock in managed boreal forest landscapes is increasing, while it is relatively unchanged in less intensively utilized forests where carbon losses due to forest fires have instead been significant during 1990-2017, according to a new report by the International Boreal Forest Research Association (IBFRA).

1 Feb 2022

Cafes and Restaurants Struggle to Recycle Food Waste

Restaurants and cafes – with help from the public, government and suppliers – could do more to adopt sustainable food waste disposal practices and divert waste from landfill, a Flinders University study says.

1 Feb 2022

Hopeful Future for Endangered Whales Thanks to Funding Boost

Thanks to new funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (US), the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute (US), and the Marine Biological Association (UK) will be working together with NOAA to better understand the health of an area of ocean known as the Mid-Atlantic Bight and how it has changed over time, influencing policy and conservation efforts of these endangered whales.

1 Feb 2022

Katrick Technologies Featured in PwC UK Net Zero Future50 Report

Green energy pioneer Katrick Technologies has been featured in the PwC UK Net Zero Future50 report. The report, which highlights key developments in climate technology, profiles 50 key disruptors and innovators in the industry.

From Katrick Technologies Ltd 1 Feb 2022

New Water Electrolysis Technology Helps Lower the Cost of Green Hydrogen Energy Production

In the past few years, considerable attention has been gained to hydrogen as a potential clean energy resource that can serve as an alternative to fossil fuels.

31 Jan 2022

Temperate Rainforests may Provide Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change

There is global recognition that woodland expansion could be one of the most effective solutions in the fight against climate change.

31 Jan 2022

Solar Heating Used to Enhance Energy Storage Capacity of Graphene Supercapacitors

Prof. WANG Zhenyang's research group from the Hefei Institutes of Physical Science (HFIPS) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) has enhanced the energy storage capacity of graphene supercapacitors via solar heating. Related research results were published in the Journal of Materials Chemistry A.

31 Jan 2022

Global Warming Could be Amplified by Freshly Thawed Permafrost in the Arctic

Thawing permafrost in the Arctic could be emitting greenhouse gases from previously unaccounted-for carbon stocks, fuelling global warming.

31 Jan 2022

Commercial Banks Continue to Consider Merchant Renewable Energy Plants as Risky

As the global demand for power continues to rise, so too does the number of small merchant renewable energy plants, which augment the supplies of existing energy companies. These plants are independent, typically small scale, and focus on renewable energy sources, such as solar and wind.

31 Jan 2022

New Restoration Strategies Need to be Considered for Building Resilient Forests, Experts Say

For many, an ideal forest is one that looks the same as it did before European colonizers arrived. As today's forests are hit with disturbances like fire, drought, and insect invasions, restoration efforts often attempt to nudge the landscape back to this 'natural' state. But historical conditions are becoming increasingly hard to achieve in a changing world, according to new research.

31 Jan 2022

Researchers Highlight 'Multiple Contradictions' in the Pathways to Net Zero Climate Targets

There should be greater investment in using a wider group of experts to make decisions about how the landscape is managed if the UK is to reach climate targets such as net zero, a new report warns.

28 Jan 2022

Study Finds Tradeoff Between Farm Conservation Practices and Water Quality

With water quality guidelines compelling more farmers to act on nitrogen loss, cover crops and split nitrogen applications are becoming more common in the Midwest. But new University of Illinois research shows these conservation practices may not provide environmental benefits across the board.

28 Jan 2022