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Fracking Affects Groundwater less than Oil and Gas Production

According to a new study, traditional techniques used for producing oil and gas can have an impact on groundwater much more than fracking. The study was performed by hydrogeologists Grant Ferguson from the University of Saskatchewan and Jennifer McIntosh from the University of Arizona.

16 Aug 2019

Novel Method to Use Microbes to Transform Greenhouse Gases

Scientists at the University of South Florida are utilizing the power of human physiology to turn greenhouse gases into operational chemical compounds—a method that could help decrease industrial reliance on petroleum and lower carbon footprint.

14 Aug 2019

Neutrinovoltaic Technology Could Solve the Current Pollution Crisis

In the midst of the global hype regarding the risk posed by climate change, pollution does not get its due consideration.

12 Aug 2019

“Pi” Automotive Technology Could Solve Vehicle Emissions Crisis in Future

The Neutrino Energy Group, in collaboration with an international group of researchers and supporters, has undertaken the challenge of powering the electric cars of the future.

7 Aug 2019

Forest Restoration Means More Storage for Carbon and Less Fuel for Wildfire

When forests are ravaged by wildfires, they not only damage the trees but also destroy a core part of the world’s carbon cycle. Restoring those trees as fast as possible could tip the scale in favor of alleviating extreme climate change.

6 Aug 2019

Study Promotes Reintroduction of Airships to Help Reduce Carbon Emissions

Reintroducing airships into the global transportation-mix could help reduce the transport sector’s carbon emissions and play a role in forming a sustainable hydrogen-based economy.

5 Aug 2019

Outdoor Workers are Most Affected by Air Pollution in Hot Weather

British Safety Council welcomes HSE guidance on working in hot weather and looks forward to the regulator’s advice for outdoor employees working in polluted urban air.

2 Aug 2019

Groundwater Conservation Policies Trigger Air Pollution in Northwest India

Steps to conserve groundwater in northwestern India have resulted in unanticipated consequences: Increased air pollution in an area already affected by smog and haze.

31 Jul 2019

Health Benefits of Climate Mitigation Policies in China Extend Across the Pacific

Improved air quality in China could prevent nearly 2,000 premature deaths in the U.S.

31 Jul 2019

Study Reveals Movement and Deposition of Atmospheric Pollutants in Remote Glaciers

Trace element contamination and atmospheric deposition are mainly due to anthropogenic emissions, which are likely to be transferred from emission sources to deposition sites worldwide and exert a harmful effect on human health and environment.

29 Jul 2019