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H2Accelerate – New Collaboration for Zero Emission Hydrogen Trucking at Mass-Market Scale

Daimler Truck AG, IVECO, OMV, Shell and the Volvo Group today committed to work together to help create the conditions for the mass-market roll-out of hydrogen trucks in Europe.

16 Dec 2020

Researchers Find Evidence of Widespread "Underfilling" of Potential Climatic Habitats

Forecasts predicting where plants and animals will inhabit over time rely primarily on information about their current climate associations, but that only plays a partial role.

15 Dec 2020

Study Sheds Light on the Dark Side of Pollution from Biomass Burning

Oxidized organic aerosol is a major component of ambient particulate matter, substantially impacting climate, human health, and ecosystems. Oxidized aerosol from biomass burning is especially toxic, known to contain a large amount of species that are known carcinogens, mutagens.

15 Dec 2020

Study Explores the Link Between Nitrogen and Carbon Dioxide in Greenhouse Gas Emissions

A University of Oklahoma-led interdisciplinary study on a decade-long experiment (1997-2009) at the University of Minnesota found that lower nitrogen levels in soil promoted release of carbon dioxide from soils under high levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide, and could therefore contribute to furthering rising atmospheric greenhouse gases and climate change.

15 Dec 2020

Evolution is Slower than Global Warming

The world is getting warmer, and life has to adapt to new conditions. But if the warming continues, many species may have trouble keeping up.

15 Dec 2020

Starfish Cannot Survive More Frequent and Extreme Marine Heatwaves

Common starfish cannot survive amplified marine heatwaves projected at the end of the century and experience lasting negative effects from current heatwaves, according to new research being presented on at the British Ecological Society's Festival of Ecology.

15 Dec 2020

Cross-Boundary and Multi-Sectoral Perspective Could Lead to Sustainable Development

A new analysis of food, energy, water, and climate change in the Indus Basin shows how a cross-boundary and multi-sectoral perspective could lead to economic benefits and lower costs for all countries involved.

15 Dec 2020

Wildfires Could Become More Common Under a Warming Climate

The Clackamas Basin rarely experiences the intense fire activity that burned in the watershed during the Labor Day fires, but new research out of Portland State University shows that wildfires like the Riverside Fire, which grew to 138,000 acres within days, could become more common under a warming climate, even under non-extreme wind conditions.

15 Dec 2020

Climate Change Increases the Frequency of Highly Toxic Algal Bloom on the US West Coast

Fishermen, swimmers and seafood enthusiasts may already know the dangers of "red tides," but a recent study in Frontiers in Climate shows that climate change is increasing the frequency of one type of highly toxic algal bloom off the US west coast.

15 Dec 2020

Environmental Value of Renewable Energy Varies Much Based on the Region

New research performed at North Carolina State University reveals that the environmental advantages of renewable power generation differ considerably based on the nature of the traditional power generation offset by the renewable energy.

15 Dec 2020

Leading Mobility Authority Addresses Autonomous Vehicle Safety, Smart Cities on Terranet Podcast

Terranet AB, developers of advanced driver-assist systems and the creators of breakthrough 3D motion awareness technology VoxelFlow, today released its latest podcast episode featuring renowned autonomous vehicle executive Lawrence Burns in dialogue with Michaela Berglund.

15 Dec 2020

Vestas Wins 96 MW Order for Wind Project in Australia

In partnership with Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational power company Naturgy Group, Vestas has secured a 96 MW deal for the Hawkesdale Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia.

15 Dec 2020

Experts on Energy, Mobility and Transportation Fuels Come Together at the International Conference for Renewable Mobility “Fuels of the Future 2021”, to be Held Online From January 18th to 22nd, 2021

The upcoming conference “Fuels of the Future”, which takes place in January 2021, is the global key event to get updated on both the current discussion and future agenda on energy and mobility transition. Like in the previous years, the conference provides important insights into topics regarding renewable mobility and biofuels.

15 Dec 2020

Scientific Research to Ensure the Sustainability of Tuna Fisheries in the Indian Ocean

Tuna is a high-quality source of protein that is essential for human nutrition, so it is essential to guarantee the preservation of the species. To achieve this, it is key to offer solutions to the tuna industry, such as implementing effective management of fishing, which allows to protect ecosystems and provides tools for their sustainability.

15 Dec 2020

Carbon13 Launch Apprentice-Style Programme for Start-Ups Looking to Make a Significant Impact on Co2e Emissions

Carbon13 is the venture builder for the climate emergency, supporting start-ups geared at reducing CO2e emissions; by 2025, its mission is to help 1,000 entrepreneurs build 150 startups, each of which has the potential to reduce emissions by at least 10 million tonnes per annum. Launching its first programme - which starts in March - it is looking for applicants to apply for programme launch in January; a second cohort will start in September.

15 Dec 2020