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The Role of Arctic Permafrost Thaw in Climate Change

According to a new collaborative study conducted by researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder and University of Guelph, the melting of the permafrost could throw more CO2 and methane into the atmosphere.

By David J. Cross 4 Feb 2020

New Research Shows Outdoor Workers are Exposed to 15% More Pollution than the Average Londoner

We are building the evidence base that proves government must act on air quality says British Safety Council. An app developed by King College London as part of the British Safety Council’s Time to Breathe campaign is building on a growing evidence base that proves outdoor workers are exposed to air pollution well above the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommended limits.

4 Feb 2020

Grey Seals Discovered Clapping Underwater to Communicate

Marine mammals like whales and seals usually communicate vocally using calls and whistles. But now a Monash University-led international study has discovered that wild grey seals can also clap their flippers underwater during the breeding season, as a show of strength that warns off competitors and advertises to potential mates.

4 Feb 2020

PV Installation Rate Should Increase to Meet Renewable Energy Targets

According to a new PV Status report, set renewable energy targets cannot be met unless the EU’s photovoltaics (PV) installation rate is increased significantly.

3 Feb 2020

Causes of Greening Process are More Complex, Variable than Previously Thought

Researchers dealing with the so-called greening of Arctic regions, which is known to be the most apparent impact of climate change, are now implementing new research techniques.

3 Feb 2020

New, Revised Guidelines to Help Limit Global Warming

Considering the current changing climate, it has become even more crucial to account for the emissions of greenhouse gases.

3 Feb 2020

Volvo Buses Receives Order for 60 High-Capacity Electric Buses from Malmö

Volvo Buses has signed yet another large order for electrified buses. Nobina has placed an order for 60 high-capacity electric buses which will enter service in Malmö next year.

1 Feb 2020

Smart Heating Control System Offers Greater Comfort, Reduces Energy Costs

Empa researchers believe that buildings can learn to save energy on their own. The researchers performed experiments in which they fed a “smart” self-learning heating control system with temperature data collected from the present weather forecast, as well as from the previous year.

31 Jan 2020

Creating New Electrochemical Technology to Secure Future Energy of the Planet

Before Fikile Brushett wanted to be an engineer, he wanted to be a soccer player. Today, however, Brushett is the Cecil and Ida Green Career Development Chair, and associate professor of chemical engineering. Building 66 might not look much like a soccer field, but Brushett says the sport taught him a fundamental lesson that has proved invaluable in his scientific endeavors.

31 Jan 2020