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Increasing Levels of CO2 May Directly Harm Human Thinking

With the advance of the 21st century, an increase in the concentrations of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) will lead to a rise in the urban and indoor levels of the gas.

22 Apr 2020

Electrode Material Converts Electricity and Water into Hydrogen

Energy sources like solar and wind can efficiently generate emissions-free electricity, but they also rely on the Sun and the wind, respectively, and therefore supply does not invariably match the demand.

22 Apr 2020

Future 'Blobs' Could Exacerbate Climate Change Impacts on Northeast Pacific Fisheries

A large marine heatwave would double the rate of the climate change impacts on fisheries species in the northeast Pacific by 2050, says a recently released study by researchers from the University of British Columbia and University of Bern.

22 Apr 2020

"State of the Air" Report: Nearly Half of the U.S. Population Breathing Polluted Air

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Clean Air Act, which is responsible for dramatic improvements in air quality.

22 Apr 2020

New Sensor can Help Manage Climate Control and Reduce Energy Use

Walk in a room, the light goes on. Most people are familiar with the motion sensors that detect activity and then turn on the lights.

22 Apr 2020

Ingeteam Launches its New-Generation Wind Power Converters Developed for High Power DFIG Application

Ingeteam, a global technology Group specialized in electric power conversion, has launches its new-generation wind power converters developed for high power DFIG application.

From Ingeteam Power Technology S.A. Energy 22 Apr 2020

Butterfly Conservation Launches Plea to Public to Help Monitor Butterflies While Its Scientists are in Lockdown

Wildlife charity, Butterfly Conservation, launches plea to public to help measure impacts of climate change while its scientists are in lockdown.

22 Apr 2020

Earth Day Looks at Fragile Planet – and Space

The fragile nature of our planet has never been so pronounced – which makes the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, on April 22, such a significant occasion, according to Flinders University Associate Professor Alice Gorman.

22 Apr 2020

Cellulose-Based Steam Generator for Purification and Desalination of Water

Researchers at the Laboratory of Organic Electronics of Linköping University have used natural and inexpensive materials like cellulose to develop a highly efficient steam generator for the desalination and purification of water.

21 Apr 2020

North Pole Likely to be Ice Free in Summer Before 2050

The Arctic Ocean in summer will very likely be ice free before 2050, at least temporally. The efficacy of climate-protection measures will determine how often and for how long.

21 Apr 2020

Vegetation Feedbacks During Drought Worsen Ozone Pollution Episodes

When high in the atmosphere, ozone protects Earth from harmful solar radiation -- but ozone at ground level is a significant pollutant.

21 Apr 2020

New Photodegradable Polymer Could Promise Cleaner Seas

To address plastic pollution plaguing the world's seas and waterways, Cornell University chemists have developed a new polymer that can degrade by ultraviolet radiation, according to research published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society.

21 Apr 2020

A Sustainable Way to Fix Gas Leaks in Water Heaters

Natural gas present in water heating systems escapes through leaks, and also because some of this gas is not combusted by the burner.

20 Apr 2020

Standardized Procedure to Analyze Fine Particles in Experimental Chambers

What impact does the development of fine particles and the global warming exert on each other? The complete atmosphere cannot be heated for experimental purposes, so a portion of it is placed in a chamber and examined there.

20 Apr 2020

Modern Electricity Services Bridge Gaps in Global Energy Demand

A recent study has demonstrated that the rate of electrification should increase by more than three-fold to ensure global access to reliable, low-cost, and modern electricity services in sub-Saharan Africa by 2030.

20 Apr 2020