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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

Electric Aircraft Take Flight for a Greener Future

Aviation has grown considerably in recent decades and accounts for approximately 2 percent of global carbon dioxide emissions and some 4 percent of all climate change impacts annually.

24 Jan 2024

New Portable Filter Removes 99.9% of Particles From Dirty Water

Over 2 billion people, constituting approximately a quarter of the world's population, currently face a lack of access to clean drinking water.

23 Jan 2024

Cost-Effective Bifunctional Catalyst Fuels Green Hydrogen Breakthrough

A breakthrough technology has been developed that enables the production of green hydrogen in a more cost-effective and environmentally friendly manner, bringing us closer to a carbon-neutral society by replacing expensive precious metal catalysts.

23 Jan 2024

Unveiling the Hidden Roadblocks to US Climate Success

In an effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and curb global warming, the U.S. has enacted several ambitious federal laws, such as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed in 2022 and the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) of 2021.

23 Jan 2024

Climate Change Triggers Microbial Menace in Warming Seas

Rising water temperatures due to climate change are expected to impact the proliferation of ocean pathogens, potentially leading to an increased presence of bacteria harmful to humans.

22 Jan 2024

Energyshed Analysis Reveals Shortcomings in Clean Energy Plans

Despite their promises, 200 US cities will not switch to 100% renewable energy by 2050, according to a recent study that was published in the journal Environmental Research: Infrastructure and Sustainability by IOP Publishing.

22 Jan 2024

The Surprising Link to Global Carbon Pollution Revealed

Scientists have discovered a hitherto unrecognized source of atmospheric carbon emissions: bottom trawling. Their findings were published in Frontiers in Marine Science.

22 Jan 2024

AI Predicts Major Ice Loss Even With Immediate Climate Action

Even if global warming were to cease entirely, the volume of ice in the European Alps is projected to decline by 34% by the year 2050.

22 Jan 2024

BeeHero Wins Top Prize at the 2024 Founders Games Competition for Environmental and Social Impact Innovation

BeeHero, the pioneer of data-driven precision pollination, announced today that it came in first place at the 2024 Founders Games annual competition held in Davos, and won $300,000 in prize money provided by We...

From BeeHero 19 Jan 2024

Delta Secures License to Hydrogen Energy Technology from UK-listed Ceres to Develop its Fuel Cell and Electrolysis Solutions

Delta Electronics, Inc. (hereinafter referred to as “Delta”), a global leader in power and thermal management and provider of IoT-based Smart Green Solutions, today announced the signing of a long-term collaboration agreement, which includes technology transfer and licensing, with Ceres Power Limited, subsidiary of London Stock Exchange-listed Ceres Power Holdings plc (hereinafter referred to as “Ceres”) to access Ceres’ Hydrogen energy stack technology portfolio for approx. GBP43 million.

19 Jan 2024

Toyota’s Woven Capital Invests in Corvus Energy to Expand Zero-Emissions Energy and International Reach for Maritime Industry

Corvus Energy, the world leader in zero-emissions energy solutions for maritime, offshore and port applications, announced today it has secured an investment from Woven Capital, Toyota’s growth fund, to accelerate the development of its growing product portfolio in battery storage and hydrogen fuel cells, and to support expansion into new geographies. Woven Capital invests alongside leading strategic investors including BW Group, Equinor Ventures, Hydro and Shell Ventures.

19 Jan 2024