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Electric Grid Constraints Undermining UK Industry Net Zero Efforts

Progress towards industrial decarbonisation in the UK is being undermined by access to adequate electricity grid infrastructure, the Industrial Decarbonisation Research and Innovation Centre (IDRIC) has learned as part of an ongoing survey.

23 Nov 2023

A Greener Method for Recycling Biobased Polycarbonates

The European Union prohibited glitter a month ago. This effort was incorporated into a rule to lower the presence of microplastics in the environment by 30%. Waste plastics are a big concern for the eco-systems, and the campaign for plastic recycling, in general, has received a lot of attention as a potential solution.

22 Nov 2023

The Prognosis for Carbon Removal Technology Scaling

Technologies for carbon dioxide removal (CDR), which could be vital weapons in the fight against climate change, have advanced in step with other technological advancements throughout the past century. Nevertheless, to fulfill policy targets meant to curb global warming, these technologies need to advance more quickly, according to recent research led by Gregory Nemet, a professor at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

22 Nov 2023

A Holistic Approach to Sustainability: Tackling Climate Change Through Materials Science

For Professor Elsa Olivetti, tackling a problem as large and complex as climate change requires not only lab research but also understanding the systems of production that power the global economy.

22 Nov 2023

Green Investors Can Reduce Corporate Emissions Through Engagement, Not Divestment

How can environmentally conscious investors most effectively influence the practices of polluting industries?

22 Nov 2023

Study Uncovers Link Between Rainfall in Southern China and Haze Over the North China Plain

The North China Plain (NCP) is a region with some of the worst air pollution conditions on a global scale. Air pollution dominated by higher PM2.5 concentration, is well-documented for its adverse impacts on both human health and socioeconomic progress.

22 Nov 2023

Collaborative Project to Advance Direct Air Carbon Capture in the Teesside Cluster

A vital step towards removing excess carbon dioxide from the atmosphere is to be trialled in the Tees Valley as a result of a partnership between Teesside University and Airhive, an innovative climate technology company.

22 Nov 2023

Eden Renewables Measures the Wind with ZX Lidars

ZX Measurement Services deploys ZX 300 wind Lidar at Bettyhill Wind Farm in north Scotland.

From EDEN RENEWABLES LLC 22 Nov 2023

EcoCortec®- Green Anticorrosion Packaging Plant Becomes Solar Powered!

EcoCortec® is anticorrosion films and bioplastics manufacturer, located in Croatia. As a daughter company of Cortec® Corporation, global corrosion inhibitor manufacturer, EcoCortec® is committed to achieving full circular economy model.

22 Nov 2023

COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration Recognizes the Critical Role of the Ocean in Regulating Climate Change

Partners of the Ocean Pavilion at COP28 and associated stakeholders are calling on world leaders to recognize the importance of the ocean in climate and support efforts to expand and improve ocean observations worldwide, including expanding coverage in under-observed regions via the just announced COP28 Dubai Ocean Declaration.

21 Nov 2023

MIT Initiative Encourages Open Dialogue on Climate Change

A recent forum was the first in a series planned at MIT this year, part of an initiative meant to encourage the open exchange of ideas.

21 Nov 2023

Chemical Recycling: The Future of Plastic Recycling in Europe

Europe's journey towards environmental sustainability is taking a significant turn with the advancement of chemical recycling technologies. A recent study reveals that chemical recycling could contribute up to 34% to...

By Bethan Davies 21 Nov 2023

Study Proposes Comprehensive Approach to Tackle Climate Change Challenges in Urban Water Systems

In a new study published on 11 August 2023, in the journal Frontiers of Environmental Science & Engineering, researchers from China Academy of Urban Planning & Design presents a comprehensive approach to combat the challenges posed by climate change to urban water systems.

20 Nov 2023

Deep Ocean Records Reveal Evidence of Climate Change in the North Atlantic

Evidence of climate change in the North Atlantic during the last 1,000 years can be seen in the deep ocean, according to a newly published paper led by researchers from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and University College London.

20 Nov 2023