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New Method Makes Urea Production More Sustainable and Energy Efficient

Urea is a critical element found in everything from fertilizers to skin care products. Large-scale production of urea, which is naturally a product of human urine, is a massive undertaking, making up about 2% of global energy use and emissions today.

15 Jul 2021

Study Illustrates the Disparity Between Narrow Origins and Far-Reaching Impacts of Greenhouse Emissions

New research, led by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, illustrates the disparity between the narrow origins and far-reaching impacts of greenhouse emissions responsible for disrupting the global climate system.

15 Jul 2021

Researchers Use AI to Predict the Impact of Future Forest Fires

The risk of forest fires is growing with the increase in temperatures. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are employing artificial intelligence to evaluate the long-term effect on forest ecosystems due to the increased number of forest fires.

15 Jul 2021

Climate Change and the Moon’s ‘Wobble’ Could Result in Extreme Flooding by 2030s

NASA warns the 2030s could see a rapid increase in flooding, particularly for US coastal regions, due to rising sea levels and the moon’s 'wobble'.

By Robert Lea 15 Jul 2021

Delta Partners with Rapac to Install Ultra-Fast EV Chargers in Israel

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced a partnership with Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Ltd. - a leading corporation based in Israel – to install its 200kW ultra fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers UFC200 series in Israel.

From Delta Electronics (Netherlands) BV 15 Jul 2021

Farm Marketing Success Hinges on Community Resources with Natural and Cultural Assets

Direct farm marketing efforts, such as farmers markets and roadside stands, are more successful in communities with more nonprofits, social enterprises and creative industries, according to a team including Cornell University researchers, who created a nationwide database of assets to help municipalities craft community-specific development plans.

14 Jul 2021

Study Evaluates Global Biodiversity Implications of Alternative Energy Strategies

Climate change mitigation efforts have led to shifts from fossil-fuel dependence to large-scale renewable energy. However, renewable energy sources require significant land and could come at a cost to ecosystems.

14 Jul 2021

Dartmouth Professor Selected to be Director of New Brazilian A2G Biofuel Laboratory

Lee Lynd, the Queneau Distinguished Professor of Engineering at Dartmouth, will be the founding director of the new Advanced Second Generation Biofuel Laboratory located at the University of Campinas in Brazil.

14 Jul 2021

Prenatal Exposure to Air Pollution may Present Academic Challenges for Children

Children prone to increased levels of air pollution might be more likely to exhibit poor academic skills in early adolescence, which include math skills, spelling, and reading comprehension, and poor inhibitory control during late childhood.

14 Jul 2021

Novel Research Provides Insights for Sustainable Lithium Production

A significant study carried out by scientists at the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Argonne National Laboratory provides a new understanding of the process of lithium production and its relation to long-lasting environmental sustainability.

14 Jul 2021

El Salvador’s First Wind Project Reaches Successful Commercial Operation

Tracia Network Corporation has successfully commissioned the Ventus Wind Project, El Salvador’s first wind farm, with the support of ArcVera Renewables' technically advanced services applied from prospecting through development and financing.

14 Jul 2021

The Future Home: How Digital Lifestyle Trends are Impacting Energy Demands

From powering our devices and heating and cooling our spaces, to working and studying from home, the role of the home continues to change along with our day-to-day impact on household electricity demand.

14 Jul 2021

Humans can Gain Better Understanding of Climate Effects from Animals and Insects

If we pay closer attention to how birds, rabbits and termites transform their local living spaces in response to varying climate conditions, we could become much better at predicting what impact climate change will have on them in future.

13 Jul 2021

Study: 25 Cities Account for 52% of the Total Urban Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In 2015, 170 countries worldwide adopted the Paris Agreement, with the goal limiting the average global temperature increase to 1.5 °C.

13 Jul 2021

Tropical Ecosystem Destruction has Devastating Consequences for Soybeans

Destroying tropical ecosystems and replacing them with soybeans and other crops has immediate and devastating consequences for soybeans, according to new peer-reviewed research in the journal World Development.

13 Jul 2021