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New Process to Convert CO2 Emissions into Construction Materials

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has awarded a two-year, $2 million grant to a team of researchers from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) to support the advancement of a process for converting carbon dioxide emissions into construction materials.

13 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

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

Agriculture Appears to Account for World's Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change claims that agriculture is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases, and is thus by many observers considered as a climate villain.

8 Jul 2020

Coles Celebrates Sustainability Week as More Than 1 Billion Pieces of Plastic Saved from Landfill

Coles has taken a major step towards its goal of becoming Australia’s most sustainable supermarket after diverting more than 1 billion pieces of soft plastics from landfill.

7 Jul 2020

Solar-Assisted Heating Networks Could Reduce Impact of Conventional Heat Generation

More than 40% of energy consumption in the European Union is by buildings and 63% of this figure is due to residential dwellings.

7 Jul 2020

COVID-19 Crisis can Provide Opportunity to Create Sustainable Societies

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into turmoil and disrupted the status quo, but it is also providing opportunities for innovation in the way we live and work.

7 Jul 2020

Learning About Penguin's Diet May Save Marine Life, Study Finds

The waters of south-eastern Australia are a climate change hotspot, warming at four times the global average. Understanding how to future proof the prey of little penguins in these challenging conditions is essential for their long-term survival and may well benefit the health of the whole marine system.

6 Jul 2020

Government, Business Leaders Assess Progress Toward Sustainable Development Goals

On the eve of UN talks to assess progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals, an international group of distinguished business, government, and science leaders say we cannot achieve a climate-safe, sustainable, and equitable world without ensuring a secure, safe, and trusted internet for all.

3 Jul 2020