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Study Reveals 11 Million Tons of Plastic is on Ocean Bed

Recent findings from CSIRO, Australia's leading science agency, and the University of Toronto reveal that approximately 11 million tons of plastic waste is currently accumulated on the ocean bed.

5 Apr 2024

California Leads the Way in Sulfuryl Fluoride Emissions

California, a state recognized for stringent greenhouse gas reduction regulations, is, unfortunately, the country’s largest emitter of one: sulfuryl fluoride.

4 Apr 2024

Measuring and Assessing CO2 Emission Reduction Strategies at Yellowstone

Yellowstone National Park has been used as a case study to measure the excess carbon emissions contributed by visitors from around the globe each year.

4 Apr 2024

FuelPositive Presents Green Ammonia Breakthrough at NICCEE Meeting

FuelPositive Corporation, a leading Green Ammonia Company is pleased to announce that on March 15, 2024, the United States National Science Foundation funded Global Nitrogen Innovation Center for Clean Energy and the Environment held an exploratory meeting with regional agricultural partners in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed's key grain production region, the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

4 Apr 2024

Study Explores Critical Role of Groundwater in Ecosystem Sustainability

Until now, groundwater – a critical water resource around the globe, especially in dry regions – has been largely unstudied in its importance and role in sustaining ecosystems.

4 Apr 2024

Michigan and Argonne National Laboratory Forge Clean Energy Partnership

Michigan aims to leverage Argonne's research-backed insights to develop sustainable and innovative solutions for decarbonized transportation and industrial processes while promoting economic growth.

4 Apr 2024

Researchers Improve Energy Harvesting Efficiency with New Metasurface

Energy harvesting, an environmentally beneficial technique, goes beyond solar and wind power to create electricity from unused or discarded energy in everyday life, such as vibrations caused by passing car engines or trains.

3 Apr 2024

SSE Energy Solutions Explores Sustainable Heat Project With University of Warwick

SSE Energy Solutions can announce today that it is exploring the feasibility of supplying the University of Warwick with low-carbon sustainable heat from a shallow geothermal ground source.

From SSE Energy Solutions 3 Apr 2024

Pathway Toward Cleaner Ammonia Synthesis

Among the various chemicals used on a daily basis, ammonia is one of the most harmful to the environment.

2 Apr 2024

Cloud Climate Enigma Clarified by Simple Equations

New research using basic equations has decreased uncertainty about how clouds will influence future climate change. Anvil clouds. Image number ISS042-E-215303 from the International Space Station. Image Credit: Earth S...

2 Apr 2024

Sparxell Raises $3.2 Million to Advance Development of Sustainable Pigments

Sparxell, the UK-based developer of high-performance, sustainable, plant-based pigments, has completed a $3.2 million funding round (comprising seed investments, grants, and awards) to accelerate development and commercialisation of products which will eliminate synthetic chemicals from colourants in multi-billion dollar markets including in cosmetics, fashion, paint, and packaging.

From Sparxell 2 Apr 2024

WVU Engineers Secure Federal Funding to Advance Clean Hydrogen Production

West Virginia University engineers have received a wave of federal support for research projects that will help slash the cost of clean hydrogen.

30 Mar 2024

Intelligent Energy Unveils New Hydrogen Fuel Cell With the Power to Unlock a Zero Emission Future for Passenger Cars

Intelligent Energy (IE), the UK’s leading fuel cell developer and manufacturer, has unveiled a brand-new hydrogen fuel cell system that is smaller and more powerful than any other solution on the passenger car market – creating a breakthrough opportunity to unlock a global, zero-emission future for the sector.

From Intelligent Energy Limited 29 Mar 2024

Synergizing Climate Action: China's Integrated Approach to Air Quality and Carbon Neutrality

China faces the dual challenges of air pollution and climate change, with significant implications for public health and the environment. The Chinese government has initiated a synergetic approach to tackle these issues simultaneously, aiming for carbon neutrality and clear sky.

28 Mar 2024

MIT Engineers Develop Efficient Method to Convert CO2 to Carbon Monoxide

MIT chemical engineers have devised an efficient way to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, a chemical precursor that can be used to generate useful compounds such as ethanol and other fuels.

28 Mar 2024