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Study Presents Large Unaccounted Carbon Footprint of Arctic Permafrost

The increase in global temperatures has led to the thawing of the frozen Arctic soil, or permafrost, in the northern hemisphere and the release of CO2 stored inside it for thousands of years.

10 Feb 2021

LANXESS Inaugurates Nitrous Oxide Reduction Plant in Antwerp

LANXESS has taken another major step on the road to climate neutrality: the specialty chemicals company inaugurated a nitrous oxide reduction plant at its site in Antwerp on February 10, Belgium.

From LANXESS 10 Feb 2021

Statistical Tools Help Estimate Future Outcomes of Paris Agreement Targets

Earlier in 2017, statistical tools were used in a broadly-cited study to model the likely future outcomes of the global temperature targets set by the Paris Agreement.

10 Feb 2021

Octopus Energy Doubles Down on Climate Change Fight with New Research Facility

Octopus Energy, the UK fast-growth disruptor which recently hit a $2bn valuation, today launches the world’s first ‘entech’-led research organisation which will create models and policy recommendations for potential paths to a green energy future.

10 Feb 2021

EMEC to Explore Franco-Scottish Wind/Hydrogen Collaboration

Following a competitive tender, The Scottish Government has awarded the European Marine Energy Centre (EMEC) a contract to explore opportunities for floating offshore wind and hydrogen supply chains in Scotland and France.

10 Feb 2021

Ingeteam strengthens Its technology Platforms to Rise to the Wind Market Future Challenges

Ingeteam Wind Energy, the global specialist in wind energy drivetrain technology, announced that it has successfully secured framework contracts with key clients for the serial supply of its latest technology developments, including its new high power DFIG converters, as well as low and medium voltage full power converters. These agreements will secure the manufacture and supply of new generation and conversion equipment across its manufacturing plants in 2021 and beyond.

From Ingeteam Group 10 Feb 2021

Planned Hydrogen Projects Outnumber Current Projects across Europe as Demand for Clean Energy Increases

The number of planned or announced hydrogen projects across Europe is almost double that of current operational projects as demand for clean energy solutions heightens globally, according to research by global law firm DLA Piper and inspiratia.

10 Feb 2021

Teijin Commits to Science Based Targets Within Two Years to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Teijin Limited announced today that it has committed to be validated as Science Based Targets (SBT) within two years based on a commitment letter that the company submitted to SBT Initiative (SBTi) on January 25.

From Teijin Limited 10 Feb 2021

Performance Food Group and WestRock Launch Sustainability Initiative

February 8, 2021 Performance Food Group, and pizza box manufacturer, WestRock are working together to deliver Sustainable Choices™ - a pizza box recycling educational program - to pizza box customers, and pizza consumers across the US.

10 Feb 2021

Early Forecasts of Variations in the Monsoon Could Benefit Indian Farmers

Farmers in India should be provided with early forecasts of expected variations in the monsoon season in order to reduce crop losses, scientists say.

9 Feb 2021

Climate Change Linked to Worsening Pollen Seasons

If you live with seasonal allergies and feel like the pollen seasons feel longer and longer every year, you may be right. New research shows that pollen seasons start 20 days earlier, are 10 days longer, and feature 21% more pollen than in 1990--meaning more days of itchy, sneezy, drippy misery.

9 Feb 2021

Man-Made Barriers Could be Ecologically Damaging as Climate Changes

Walls and fences designed to secure national borders could make it difficult for almost 700 mammal species to adapt to climate change, according to new research.

9 Feb 2021

Decline in Dry-Season Fires Linked to Less Air Pollution in Africa

Often, when populations and economies boom, so does air pollution--a product of increased fossil-fuel consumption by vehicles, industry and households.

9 Feb 2021

New Report on Timeline of Deadly Fires Could Guide Research and Safety Actions

On a brisk November morning in 2018, a fire sparked in a remote stretch of canyon in Butte County, California, a region nestled against the western slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains. Fueled by a sea of tinder created by drought, and propelled by powerful gusts, the flames grew and traveled rapidly. In less than 24 hours, the fire had swept through the town of Paradise and other communities, leaving a charred ruin in its wake.

9 Feb 2021

Erratic Weather may Have Strong Effects on Economic Growth

If temperature varies strongly from day to day, the economy grows less. Through these seemingly small variations climate change may have strong effects on economic growth. This shows data analyzed by researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), Columbia University and the Mercator Research Institute on Global Commons and Climate Change (MCC).

9 Feb 2021