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UK Primed to Become a Global Frontrunner in Battery Recycling

The UK has everything it needs to become a frontrunner in the global battery recycling industry but, to achieve this, there must be collaboration across industry, academia and government, according to a new report.

19 Jul 2023

Brazilian Coast Suffering from Increased Extreme Temperatures and Swings

The Brazilian coast, especially in the South and Southeast regions, is already suffering from the impact of climate change, with increasingly extreme surface air temperatures and more frequent swings from heat to cold and back. This is one of the results of a study described in an article published in Scientific Reports, a journal of the Springer Nature group.

19 Jul 2023

Farmers Must Be Empowered as Leaders of Conservation Projects on the Yorke Peninsula

With less than 5% of native vegetation remaining on private properties and roadsides on the Yorke Peninsula of South Australia, University of South Australia researchers are calling for dramatic changes to land management measures in order to retain native ecosystems and prevent further biodiversity loss.

19 Jul 2023

Disturbance Legacies Shape Coastal Forest Soil Responses to Climate Change

Coastal forests are increasingly exposed to the effects of climate change and sea level rise. However, scientists have an incomplete understanding of what this means for soil stability. This experiment examined how soil might change when transplanted between parts of a tidal creek that differed in salinity.

19 Jul 2023

CROCUS Project Aims to Understand How Climate Change Will Affect Chicago

On the heels of wildfires and flooding, an Argonne-led project from the U.S. Department of Energy's Urban Integrated Field Laboratory will help neighborhoods understand climate change in Chicago.

19 Jul 2023

Forest Pests Pose Threat to Climate-Vulnerable Ecosystems

CABI collaborated with a global team of researchers from 57 institutions to lend its expertise in a landmark study that emphasizes the pressing need to safeguard the world’s forests from non-native pests in light of climate change.

19 Jul 2023

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Launch of $20 Billion Clean Energy Grant Program

Senator Tom Carper (D-Del.), Chairman of the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee, today joined Vice President Kamala Harris and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Michael Regan to announce the launch of the National Clean Investment Fund and the Clean Communities Investment Accelerator - two competitive $20 billion grant programs under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF).

18 Jul 2023

Study Proposes Ways to Better Incorporate Adaptation in Climate Change Research

A new study proposes ways to better incorporate adaptation in climate change research, addressing the uneven distribution of adaptation capacities and needs worldwide.

18 Jul 2023

Unique Oceanographic Conditions in Florida Provide an Opportunity for Corals to Flourish

In a new study, researchers have found that the restoration efforts of the critically endangered species elkhorn coral depend largely on the animal's location, microbiome, and the right conditions to provide an abundance of food.

18 Jul 2023

Distinct Mechanisms Control Non-Uniform Warming of the Indian Ocean

Climate change is a major global concern today. The world is experiencing a drastic increase in temperatures, both over land and oceans. Although this warming is global, some areas are warming faster than others.

18 Jul 2023

Recycling Wastewater Could Offer a Solution to Avoid Chicago Region Water Crisis

As municipalities contract with the City of Chicago to supply fresh water from Lake Michigan, a new report from University of Illinois Chicago researchers recommends that plans include supplying recycled water for industry to avoid looming issues related to the region's water supply.

18 Jul 2023

Recycled Plastics Make Asphalt More Durable

Asphalt pavement, which is used to construct millions of roads across the United States, is deteriorating over time. To fix America’s collapsing road system, investigators at the University of Missouri are now using recyclables, including plastic waste.

18 Jul 2023

GEDI Data Helps Scientists Understand How Rainforests Function

The rainforest canopy, where the majority of the world’s species reside is least researched compared to the surface of Mars or the bottom of the ocean. GEDI, a NASA space laser that provided the first-ever detailed structure of the world’s rainforests, is about to change that.

18 Jul 2023

CSIRO's Free Program Empowers SMEs to Innovate Plastic Waste Solutions

Australia’s national science agency, CSIRO, is on a mission to end plastic waste and is providing free research and development (R&D) support to businesses working in the plastic and recycling sector.

17 Jul 2023

Midsummer Successfully Applies for 32 Million Euros in Funding from the EU Innovation Fund for a New Solar Cell Manufacturing Megafactory in Sweden

Swedish solar energy company Midsummer has been selected by the EU to receive a grant of just over 32 million euros, approximately SEK 375 million, for a new 200 MW megafactory in Sweden for the production of CIGS thin film solar cells.

17 Jul 2023