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Human Evolution May Block Solutions to Climate Change

Central features of human evolution may stop our species from resolving global environmental problems like climate change, says a new study led by the University of Maine.

4 Jan 2024

Engineering a Greener Future: MIT Expert's Practical Approach to Climate Solutions

A few years ago, David Hsu started taking a keen interest in some apartment buildings in Brooklyn and the Bronx — but not because he was looking for a place to live. Hsu, an associate professor at MIT, works on urban climate change solutions.

3 Jan 2024

Bridging the Inequality Gap is Vital in Tackling Climate Crisis, Researchers Say

In a report just published in the journal Nature Climate Change, researchers argue that tackling inequality is vital in moving the world towards Net-Zero - because inequality constrains who can feasibly adopt low-carbon behaviors.

3 Jan 2024

Plastic Waste Finds New Purpose, Fuels Sustainable Chemical Reactions

Researchers employ common plastics to kickstart radical chain reactions, creating a way to reuse plastic waste while improving process safety and efficiency.

27 Dec 2023

Embedding Climate Action at the Heart of Chilean Society

Addressing climate change has become a central issue in Chile's public policy.

21 Dec 2023

Accelerating the Transition to a More Sustainable Future

A significant proportion of applications for Atlas Copco’s products are in locations without easy access to electricity. As a result, diesel-power has long reigned king of the portable compressor market.

19 Dec 2023

At Company “Eco-Day” Hithium Emphasizes Sustainability Commitments and Provides Sneak Peek at New Products

Stationary battery manufacturer Hithium opened its new intelligent production plant in Chongqing, China, to visitors and employees with a daylong event focused on the company’s sustainability achievements and goals.

From HiTHIUM Energy Storage Technology Deutschland GmbH 15 Dec 2023

CompPair Secures Funding to Achieve Significant Milestones in its Growth

CompPair Technologies Ltd. is pleased to announce the closing of a funding round to strengthen company activities, foster growth within the composites industry and expand the team.

From CompPair Technologies Ltd. 14 Dec 2023

Plans for the Cleantech Park in Georgetown Announced

Plans for the Cleantech Park in Georgetown, which include the Cleantech Innovation Centre (CIC), were made public today.

13 Dec 2023

MIT's Fast Forward Plan: A Roadmap for a Greener Campus

With the launch of Fast Forward: MIT's Climate Action Plan for the Decade, the Institute committed to decarbonize campus operations by 2050 — an effort that touches on every corner of MIT, from building energy use to procurement and waste.

13 Dec 2023