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Dinosaurs had to Deal with Greater Seasonal Differences than Previously Thought

Palaeoclimatologists study climate of the geological past. Using an innovative technique, new research by an international research team led by Niels de Winter shows for the first time that dinosaurs had to deal with greater seasonal differences than previously thought.

11 Jun 2021

Ecosystem Restoration Efforts Cannot be Sustained Without Addressing Social and Political Dimensions

With the start of the United Nations' Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, which runs through 2030, a tremendous amount of money and effort will be put into re-growing forests, making over-exploited farmland productive, and reviving damaged marine environments.

11 Jun 2021

Soot from Heating Systems and Traffic can Cause Air Pollution on a Larger Scale than Assumed

Soot particles from oil and wood heating systems as well as road traffic can pollute the air in Europe on a much larger scale than previously assumed.

11 Jun 2021

Study of Flooding During Hurricane Harvey Could Help in Quantifying Climate Change

How much do the effects of climate change contribute to extreme weather events? It's hard to say--the variables involved are plentiful, each event is unique, and we can only do so much to investigate what didn't happen.

11 Jun 2021

Deep Decarbonization by 2050 Currently Not Plausible, Study Reports

Today the Hamburg-based Cluster of Excellence "Climate, Climatic Change, and Society" publishes a new, essential study on climate futures.

11 Jun 2021

New Approach to Spot and Track Ocean Microplastics Across the Globe

An estimated 8 million tons of plastic trash enters the ocean each year, and most of it is battered by sun and waves into microplastics--tiny flecks that can ride currents hundreds or thousands of miles from their point of entry.

11 Jun 2021

Declining Coral Health may Contribute to Reduced Global Calcification Rates

According to a new study performed by the Southern Cross University, if the trend of dwindling coral growth continues at the present rate, the coral reefs in the world may stop calcifying by around 2054.

11 Jun 2021

New Way to Address the Growing Problem of Plastic Pollution

According to a new study, the common bacteria E. coli can be used as a sustainable way to transform post-consumer plastic into vanillin.

11 Jun 2021

North Sea Structures and the Environment Examined at Conference

Existing North Sea structures and future demands on the environment from offshore renewables and other ventures are under discussion at this year’s Structures in the Marine Environment conference (June 17 & 18).

11 Jun 2021

Scientists Call for Improved Management of a Weedy Tree to Protect Owl Habitat

When is a weed not a weed? Can native plants be weeds?

11 Jun 2021

World-First Discovery Could Fuel the New Green Ammonia Economy

In a world-first, Monash University scientists have developed a new, environmentally friendly process that could drive the future production of green ammonia.

11 Jun 2021

Construction Kicks off on World’s First Zero-Emission Fast Ferry

Partners in the TrAM (Transport – Advanced and Modular) project are excited to announce that construction has commenced on the world’s first fully electric passenger fast ferry at the Fjellstrand shipyard on the west coast of Norway.

11 Jun 2021

Oil Majors Actively Pursuing Renewable Power Projects for Long-Term Sustainability, According to GlobalData

Expected low demand for fossil fuels is compelling major oil and gas companies - including BP, Total and Shell - to actively restructure their businesses to add renewable power projects in their portfolio.

11 Jun 2021

Eden Project’s Sir Tim Smit KBE to Climb Aboard the Carbon Battle Bus - UK’s First Fully Electric Coach Delivering the Net Zero Carbon Message

Sir Tim Smit KBE will lend his support and join the UK’s first fully electric ‘Carbon Battle Bus’ delivering the net zero carbon message on Monday 14 June 2021 at the Eden Project at 10 am.

11 Jun 2021

Lockdown Home Deliveries Spark Surge in Electric Vehicle Orders as Consumer Environmental Concerns Rise

The delivery industry is on the cusp of an electric vehicle revolution fuelled by increasing consumer concerns over the environmental impact of their home deliveries in lockdown, according to new findings.

11 Jun 2021