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Monash Researchers Develop Ground-Breaking AI Program to Tackle Global Microplastics Challenge

Monash researchers have developed a ground-breaking AI program to assist scientists in the global fight against the scourge of environmental microplastics.

12 Feb 2025

Fabrum Launches Hydrogen Testing Facility at Christchurch Airport to Accelerate Zero-Emission Aviation

Fabrum, a New Zealand company leading the world in zero-emission transition technologies, has unveiled a hydrogen testing facility in partnership with Christchurch Airport to support the development of green hydrogen-powered technologies, primarily in aviation.

From Fabrum 12 Feb 2025

MIT Fellow Combines Computer Science and Sustainability to Combat Climate Change

Shreyaa Raghavan's journey into solving some of the world's toughest challenges started with a simple love for puzzles. By high school, her knack for problem-solving naturally drew her to computer science.

11 Feb 2025

Integrating Demand-Side Solutions for Sustainable Energy

Demand-side strategies can significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions in buildings and transport by 2050, supporting climate goals under the Paris Agreement.

11 Feb 2025

New Sustainable Plant-Based Membrane Works Without Fossil-Fuel Materials and Toxic Solvents

They are used in cleaning our drinking water, treating sewage, processing foods and keeping pharmaceuticals safe – membranes are a crucial part of everyday life.

5 Feb 2025

Diversifying Carbon Removal Strategies to Achieve Net-Zero Emissions

Last year the Earth exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of warming above preindustrial times, a threshold beyond which wildfires, droughts, floods, and other climate impacts are expected to escalate in frequency, intensity, and lethality.

3 Feb 2025

Scientists Unlock Ice-Repelling Secrets of Polar Bear Fur for Sustainable Anti-Freezing Solutions

Polar bear fur’s natural ability to resist ice formation could pave the way for safer, more sustainable solutions to prevent ice buildup across industries such as aviation and renewable energy, according to researchers at the University of Surrey.

From University of Surrey 3 Feb 2025

Achieving Global Sustainability Through Energy Sector Innovation

Lithuania's energy transition enhances sustainability and independence, aligning with global climate goals through significant investments in renewable energy.

31 Jan 2025

The Future of Carbon Sequestration: Is Biochar a Reliable Solution?

This study critiques the two-pool model for biochar, emphasizing the need for improved parameterization to accurately assess its role in carbon dioxide removal.

31 Jan 2025

Turning Dairy Waste into Sustainable Plastics

MetaCycler BioInnovations combines science and sustainability, creating biodegradable plastics from milk waste to combat pollution and promote eco-friendliness.

29 Jan 2025