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Researchers Produce Eco-Aerogels from Pineapple Leaves

Enzymes, vitamins, and antioxidants are abundantly present in pineapples. Such fruits are regarded as one of the most significant ones in the world.

9 Sep 2020

Giant Leap Forward for World's First Flying Electric Car Race Series

Airspeeder, the world’s first electric flying car racing series is delighted to announce a landmark technical and strategic partnership with Acronis, the global leader in cyber protection.

9 Sep 2020

Two Innovative British Businesses Bring Together their Experience to Deliver Low-Carbon Aviation

Hybrid Air Vehicles Ltd and 2Excel Aviation announce that they have formed a team to offer customers joint proposals for operating Airlander aircraft in a variety of roles.

From Hybrid Air Vehicles Limited 9 Sep 2020

Lockdown Did Not Reduce “Most Harmful” Type of Air Pollution in Scotland

The significant reduction in vehicle journeys during the COVID-19 lockdown did not reduce the level of toxic fine particles in Scotland’s air, according to experts at the University of Stirling.

9 Sep 2020

Established Titles Signs the UK Woodland Trust Charter, Planning to Plant 35 Million Trees by 2050

Started as a passion project by Katerina Yip, Established Titles today announced that they have signed the Tree Charter, an initiative coordinated by the Woodland Trust, the UK’s largest woodland conservation charity.

9 Sep 2020

Study Maps the Global Emissions Generated by Multinationals' Supply Chains

A fifth of carbon dioxide emissions come from multinational companies' global supply chains, according to a new study led by UCL and Tianjin University that shows the scope of multinationals' influence on climate change.

8 Sep 2020

Ocean Warming Drives "Wrong-Way" Migrations of Bottom-Dwelling Invertebrates

Ocean warming is paradoxically driving bottom-dwelling invertebrates -- including sea scallops, blue mussels, surfclams and quahogs that are valuable to the shellfish industry -- into warmer waters and threatening their survival, a Rutgers-led study shows.

8 Sep 2020

Reduced Consumption of Animal-Sourced Foods can Help Mitigate Climate Change

Nuts, beans, and lentils are examples of plant protein foods that can offer essential nutrients by using only a small portion of the land needed to produce dairy and meat.

8 Sep 2020

igus Helps Team Power Through the Desert Using Just Solar Power

A solar powered car using igus plain bearings has raced its way across more than 1,800 miles of Australian desert – helping Team Sonnenwagen win sixth place in the World Solar Challenge 2020.

From igus Inc. 8 Sep 2020

Siemens Gamesa Chooses Green Hydrogen Systems as Electrolysis Partner

The wind energy giant Siemens Gamesa is establishing a pioneering wind-to-hydrogen project in Denmark and has chosen Green Hydrogen Systems (GHS) as its electrolysis partner.

From Green Hydrogen Systems 8 Sep 2020

INEOS Takes Action on Plastics Waste

INEOS Olefins & Polymers have partnered with leading waste management company Saica Natur in a supply agreement for recycled LDPE and LLDPE. The long-term agreement will help INEOS to serve the growing demand for increased levels of recycled product in sustainable, virgin quality flexible packaging.

From Saica Group 8 Sep 2020

Offshore Wind Sector Calls For Action Now To Secure Green Hydrogen Economic Boom

Development of an indigenous green hydrogen industry could generate £320bn for the UK economy and sustain up to 120,000 jobs by 2050 according to a new report released today by the Offshore Wind Industry Council and the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult.

8 Sep 2020