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Smart System Could Reduce Power Cuts and Increase Wind Energy Use

According to scientists from the University of Birmingham, a “smart” system that regulates the storage and release of energy from wind turbines will decrease the risk of power cuts and promote the increased use of wind energy globally.

22 Jun 2020

New Approach to Designing International Climate Agreement

Many countries are failing to comply with the non-binding commitments of the Paris Agreement, making it increasingly clear that we have to reconsider how to ensure collective action to limit global warming to less than 2 °C above preindustrial levels.

22 Jun 2020

Technology can Help People Consume Efficiently to Save Energy, Resources

A group of researchers, led by a UNSW sustainability scientist, have reviewed existing academic discussions on the link between wealth, economy and associated impacts, reaching a clear conclusion: technology will only get us so far when working towards sustainability - we need far-reaching lifestyle changes and different economic paradigms.

22 Jun 2020

Coronavirus Pandemic Could Lead to Food Crises in Many Parts of the World

Global food production is incredibly efficient, and the world's farmers produce enough to feed the global population.

22 Jun 2020

Study Analyzes Link Between Climate Change Heat Increase and Death Rates

Death records point to hundreds of U.S. deaths from heat each year, but even moderately hot weather may actually be killing thousands.

22 Jun 2020

Review of Health, Resiliency of Large River Systems to Climate Change

The livelihoods of millions of people living along the world's biggest river systems are under threat by a range of stressors caused by the daily economic, societal and political activity of humans - in addition to the long-term effects of climate change, researchers report.

22 Jun 2020

UK Leads Green Revolution in Defence and Off-Highway Transport

As the UK seeks to deliver a ‘greener’ future following the government’s announcement in February to ban the sale of all new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 – the University of Exeter and Supacat are helping to pave the way for a green revolution in defence and off-road transport.

19 Jun 2020

Pre-Columbian Amerindians Influenced Present Biodiversity of Amazon Forest

Innovation by ancient farmers to improve soil fertility continues to have an impact on the biodiversity of the Amazon, a major new study shows.

19 Jun 2020

Scientists Map Teff's Ability to Cope with Environmental Conditions

Teff, an ancient grain originally from Ethiopia, is a staple crop for 50 million people in the country. It is also increasingly popular worldwide, touted as a superfood for its gluten-free, high fiber and protein, and low-sugar properties.

19 Jun 2020

Study Reveals Impacts of Forest Cover Loss on Global Biodiversity

New international research reveals the far-reaching impacts of forest cover loss on global biodiversity.

19 Jun 2020

Forests can be Deployed to Fight Climate Change only After Considering Risks

Given the tremendous ability of forests to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, some governments are counting on planted forests as offsets for greenhouse gas emissions--a sort of climate investment.

19 Jun 2020

Can you See the Stars? Who has the Darkest Skies?

Tell us what you can see on the longest night, help us map Australia’s light pollution, and set a world record.

18 Jun 2020

Green Recovery Funding for Renewable Energy

Responding to news from the Scottish Government that additional funding of £5.5 million is being made available for renewables projects to contribute towards a green recovery following the coronavirus pandemic

18 Jun 2020

Study Finds Decrease in Summer Sea Ice in Weddell Sea Sector of Antarctica

Scientists have discovered that the summer sea ice in the Weddell Sea sector of Antarctica has decreased by one million square kilometres - an area twice the size of Spain - in the last five years, with implications for the marine ecosystem.

18 Jun 2020