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Building a Sustainable Future with Diverse Microbial Foods

The global food crisis is increasing due to rapid population growth and declining food productivity as a result of climate change.

15 Apr 2024

Advancing Sustainable Infrastructure and Climate Adaptation Strategies

Susan Anenberg, director of the GW Climate & Health Institute, and associate professor of environmental and occupational health at the GW Milken Institute School of Public Health. Anenberg's research focuses on the health implications of air pollution and climate change.

8 Apr 2024

Robust Electrically Switchable Magnets for Green Computing

MIT scientists have tackled key obstacles to bringing 2D magnetic materials into practical use, setting the stage for the next generation of energy-efficient computers.

5 Apr 2024

Study Explores Critical Role of Groundwater in Ecosystem Sustainability

Until now, groundwater – a critical water resource around the globe, especially in dry regions – has been largely unstudied in its importance and role in sustaining ecosystems.

4 Apr 2024

SSE Energy Solutions Explores Sustainable Heat Project With University of Warwick

SSE Energy Solutions can announce today that it is exploring the feasibility of supplying the University of Warwick with low-carbon sustainable heat from a shallow geothermal ground source.

From SSE Energy Solutions 3 Apr 2024

Pathway Toward Cleaner Ammonia Synthesis

Among the various chemicals used on a daily basis, ammonia is one of the most harmful to the environment.

2 Apr 2024

Sparxell Raises $3.2 Million to Advance Development of Sustainable Pigments

Sparxell, the UK-based developer of high-performance, sustainable, plant-based pigments, has completed a $3.2 million funding round (comprising seed investments, grants, and awards) to accelerate development and commercialisation of products which will eliminate synthetic chemicals from colourants in multi-billion dollar markets including in cosmetics, fashion, paint, and packaging.

From Sparxell 2 Apr 2024

WVU Engineers Secure Federal Funding to Advance Clean Hydrogen Production

West Virginia University engineers have received a wave of federal support for research projects that will help slash the cost of clean hydrogen.

30 Mar 2024

Synergizing Climate Action: China's Integrated Approach to Air Quality and Carbon Neutrality

China faces the dual challenges of air pollution and climate change, with significant implications for public health and the environment. The Chinese government has initiated a synergetic approach to tackle these issues simultaneously, aiming for carbon neutrality and clear sky.

28 Mar 2024

MIT Engineers Develop Efficient Method to Convert CO2 to Carbon Monoxide

MIT chemical engineers have devised an efficient way to convert carbon dioxide to carbon monoxide, a chemical precursor that can be used to generate useful compounds such as ethanol and other fuels.

28 Mar 2024