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Ammonia May Not Be the Answer for Sustainable Marine Transport, Study Shows

Switching to ammonia as a marine fuel, with the goal of decarbonisation, can instead create entirely new problems. This is shown in a study from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, where researchers carried out life cycle analyses for batteries and for three electrofuels including ammonia.

6 Feb 2024

New Tool Identifies Local Practices to Reduce Ammonia Pollution

A new computational framework developed in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory scientist Jiafu Mao provides a detailed assessment of ammonia emissions from global croplands and identifies practices that could curb release of the gas.

5 Feb 2024

How to Minimize Pet's Contribution to Water Pollution

Recent research discloses that handwashing in the weeks following spot-on flea and tick treatments is the primary source of pet pesticide pollution in rivers.

5 Feb 2024

Oxford Study Outlines Roadmap for Net Zero Plastics Economy

Researchers from the Oxford Martin Programme on the Future of Plastics, University of Oxford, have outlined ambitious targets to help deliver a sustainable and net zero plastic economy.

2 Feb 2024

AI Revolutionizes Wildfire Smoke Forecasting

Fueled by increasing temperatures and droughts, severe wildfires are on the rise around the world -- as are the smoke-borne contaminants that harm the environment and human health.

1 Feb 2024

Low-Carbon Biofuels Combat Climate Change and Health Risks

The UMA is engaged in a global research initiative alongside the Future Power Systems Group at the University of Birmingham (UK).

1 Feb 2024

Climeworks and Svante Collaborate in Development and Supply for Direct Air Capture

Climeworks has signed a collaboration and supply agreement with Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider.

1 Feb 2024

Study to Decarbonise East Midlands Airport “Takes Off”

A decarbonisation study looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities toward achieving zero carbon emissions at airports is now under way.

1 Feb 2024

How Cities Learn From Nature to Close the Loop on Waste

More than half of the world's population--4.4 billion people--lives in cities, and that proportion will grow to two-thirds by the year 2050, according to the United Nations.

31 Jan 2024

Landmark Study Sheds Light on PFAS Threat in German Drinking Water

In a landmark study (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eehl.2023.08.004) published in "Eco-Environment & Health" (Volume 2, 2023), researchers screened German drinking water for 26 per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). This effort, notably supported by residents, marks a significant step in understanding PFAS presence in drinking water.

24 Jan 2024