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New Carbon Capture System can Help Mitigate Climate Change

An essential component of any climate change mitigation plan is cutting carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from human activities.

10 Jul 2020

Texas to have Drier Summers for Rest of 21st Century

Climate in Texas will feature drier summers and reduced water supplies for most parts of the state for the rest of the 21st century—probably leading to the driest conditions the state has encountered in the last 1,000 years.

9 Jul 2020

Study Emphasizes Need for Water-Efficient Forage Crops for Sustainable Production in Texas

In the semi-arid Texas High Plains, growers and producers are concerned about the sustainability of beef and dairy industries, which rely heavily on irrigated corn for feed-grain and silage.

9 Jul 2020

Roll-to-Roll Printed Perovskite Solar Cells Deliver Record Efficiency

A new study reports the highest efficiency ever recorded for full roll-to-roll printed perovskite solar cells, marking a key step on the way to cheaper and more efficient ways of generating solar energy.

9 Jul 2020

Wood-Based Steam Generator Harnesses Solar Energy to Purify Water

According to the United Nations, about one-fifth of the world's population lives in areas where water is scarce.

9 Jul 2020

New Method can Reveal How Coral Symbiosis Responds to Global Warming

Researchers from the School of Biological Sciences and Swire Institute of Marine Science at the University of Hong Kong are working to understand how the coral symbiosis may respond to global warming through changes in their microbiome, specifically their symbiotic algae.

9 Jul 2020

University of Manchester Summit Focuses on Greener Economy, Sustainable Development

Biotechnology's game-changing role as a catalyst to reboot the economy and build a more sustainable future will be the focus of a summit co-hosted by The University of Manchester.

9 Jul 2020

Increased Loss of Grassland in Great Britain can Impact Ecosystems

A major loss of grassland and significant increases in urbanisation and woodland in Great Britain since 1990 have been revealed in a new scientific analysis of land cover changes across the country.

9 Jul 2020

Preservation of 30% of World's Land and Ocean can Help Mitigate Climate Change

In an independent report published today, an analysis from over 100 experts finds the benefits of protecting 30% of the planet outweigh the costs by a factor of at least 5:1.

9 Jul 2020

Study Examines Trade-Off between Decarbonization and Air Pollution Mitigation

The changeover to electric vehicles must be reflected by the growth of clean energy grids to reduce air pollution and mitigate climate change.

8 Jul 2020

Powerful Electrochemical Process Destroys Water Contaminants

Engineers from the University of Sydney have developed a new method that involves using electricity to clean strongly polluted industrial wastewater.

8 Jul 2020

Finning Makes the Switch to 100% Renewables

Finning UK & Ireland, exclusive distributor of Caterpillar® machines, has made the switch to 100% renewable electricity across all its UK and Irish operations.

From Finning (UK) Ltd 8 Jul 2020

New Autonomous Guard Vessel Concept Design Set to Revolutionize Offshore Wind

The concept design of an Autonomous Guard Vessel revealed today is set to revolutionize the offshore industry. The futuristic looking design is created by a consortium of maritime companies looking to support the offshore industry by exploiting technology available today.

8 Jul 2020

Study Explores Possible Synergies and Trade-Offs to Tackle Climate Change

How can some of world's biggest problems - climate change, food security and land degradation - be tackled simultaneously?

8 Jul 2020

Extreme Ocean Surface Waves May Become Larger Due to Climate Change

Extreme ocean surface waves with a devastating impact on coastal communities and infrastructure in the Arctic may become larger due to climate change, according to a new study.

8 Jul 2020