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New Dam System Could Help Meet Growing Demand for Energy Storage

Southwest Research Institute introduces the m-Presa™ modular steel buttress dam system, aimed at addressing energy storage challenges impeding the incorporation of renewable resources into the energy mix.

11 Oct 2023

AIMPLAS Turns Poultry Feather Waste into Sustainable Foams Suitable for Hydroponic Crop Systems

AIMPLAS is working on the development of new foams made with poultry feathers for sustainable hydroponic crop systems within the framework of UNLOCK.

11 Oct 2023

Storyline Attribution Methodology for Real-Time Assessment of Climate Change Impacts on Tropical Cyclones

The need for quick and "real-time" forecasting of tropical cyclones is more necessary than ever given the impact of climate change on rainfall amounts.

11 Oct 2023

Climate Change to Push Billions of People Beyond Human Heat Tolerance

If global temperatures increase by 1 degree Celsius (C) or more than current levels, each year billions of people will be exposed to heat and humidity so extreme they will be unable to naturally cool themselves.

11 Oct 2023

Astroscale’s COSMIC Mission - A Solution for Space Sustainability

Astroscale UK has recently achieved a major milestone ahead of its first UK mission—COSMIC—Clearing Outer Space Mission through Innovative Capture. The COSMIC mission aims to establish sustainable methods of tracking and reducing space debris, protecting future endeavors in space.

From Astroscale Holdings Inc. 11 Oct 2023

Developing Low-Cost Drone Network to Track Carbon Emissions

In 2021, human-caused CO2 emissions soared to an alarming 40.0±2.9 billion tons worldwide. Effectively managing these emissions, particularly those from major industries, is imperative in combating global warming and fostering sustainable growth.

10 Oct 2023

Aerosol Particles From Forest Fires Can Damage the Ozone Layer

Every particle that reaches the atmosphere triggers distinct chemical reactions. These particles originate from a combination of natural sources like volcanic eruptions and forest fires, as well as pollution and emissions.

10 Oct 2023

Climate Change Warms and Shifts Gulf Stream

The Gulf Stream plays a pivotal role in the global climate system by transporting warm waters from the Caribbean along the East Coast of the United States.

10 Oct 2023

Virginia Tech Receives $80 Million Grant to Help Farmers Implement Climate-Smart Practices

Virginia Tech received a record $80 million grant to help farmers implement climate-smart practices that could significantly reduce greenhouse gasses.

10 Oct 2023

Hurricanes Arriving Earlier Due to Climate Change, Study Finds

Intense tropical cyclones are one of the most devastating natural disasters in the world due to torrential rains, flooding, destructive winds, and coastal storm surges.

10 Oct 2023

Designer Solar: New Tool Unlocks Smart Solar Design

Designing buildings with solar cleverly incorporated into the design has just become easier, thanks to software developed at RMIT University.

10 Oct 2023

E.ON Begins Installation of UK’s Biggest Zoo-Based Solar Meadow at Edinburgh Zoo

Leading energy and solutions provider E.ON has begun the installation of a new solar panel array at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo as part of the wildlife conservation charity’s commitment to reduce its carbon footprint by 60% by 2030 and be net zero by 2040.

10 Oct 2023

Research Finds Only One in Five British SMEs are Investing in Green Energy Solutions

YouGov research commissioned by leading energy company ScottishPower has found that only one in five (20%) of the nation’s small and medium sized businesses (SMEs) have invested in green energy solutions including solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps and electric vehicle charging points.

10 Oct 2023

Two-Dimensional Materials Hold Key to Future Carbon Capture Technologies

Some of the thinnest materials known to mankind may provide solutions to scientists in their quest to curb the effects of global warming.

9 Oct 2023

New AI Approach to HVAC Control Could Revolutionize Energy Efficiency

As organizations work to reduce their energy consumption and associated carbon emissions, one area that remains to be optimized is indoor heating and cooling.

9 Oct 2023