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More People Die From Wildfire Smoke Than From the Fires, Says Expert

Smoke from wildfires in Western Canada has drifted across the border and is prompting air quality alerts across multiple U.S. states this week and into the Memorial Day weekend.

26 May 2023

New Microbial Friends Provide a Boost to Climate-Stressed Trees

Climate change is subjecting plants to rapid shifts in temperature and precipitation, pushing them into new ranges and stressing them in old ones.

26 May 2023

Nouryon Signs its First Power Purchase Agreement for an Onsite Solar Project in the US

Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, announced today that it has signed a 30-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Convergent Energy and Power to supply 2-megawatt (MW) of solar power to Nouryon’s manufacturing site in Morris, IL, US.

From Nouryon 26 May 2023

JA Solar Releases its Next Generation Module DeepBlue 4.0 Pro

JA Solar today released its new n-type module DeepBlue 4.0 Pro at SNEC 2023. Based on a new size of next-generation rectangular silicon wafer, the module is capturing the attention of the industry.

From JA Solar Technology Co., Ltd. 26 May 2023

Rising Temperatures Likely to Influence Human Migration Patterns

Rising temperatures due to climate change are likely influencing human migration patterns, according to a new study by Rita Issa of University College London and colleagues, published May 24 in the open-access journal PLOS Climate.

25 May 2023

New Report Examines the Economic Viability of Carbon Capture and Storage Projects in California

A new report co-authored by George Peridas of the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) and Benjamin Grove of the Clean Air Task Force examines the economic viability of carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects in California and finds that several classes of projects are viable today.

25 May 2023

Machine-Learning Algorithm can Help Mitigate the Impact of Extreme Weather Events

With the rise of extreme weather events, which are becoming more frequent in our warming climate, accurate predictions are becoming more critical for all of us, from farmers to city-dwellers to businesses around the world.

25 May 2023

How Does Long-Term Temperature Change Affect Sleep?

Climate change is expected to have an impact on sleep quality, according to leading sleep researcher Professor Derk-Jan Dijk.

25 May 2023

How Biodegradable Are Compostable Plastics in Marine Waters?

According to a new study published in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Sarah-Jeanne Royer and co-workers from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California, San Diego, a widely used compostable plastic remains unmodified in marine environments for at least 14 months.

25 May 2023

Vaisala Present Industry's First Continuous and Autonomous Water Vapor Monitoring Solution for Observation Networks

The revolutionary DIAL Atmospheric Profiler DA10 provides meteorologists and forecasters with 24/7 monitoring of atmospheric humidity for improved severe weather warnings.

From Vaisala Corporation 24 May 2023

Acoustic Sensing: A Non-Invasive Approach for Long-Term Glacier Monitoring

Acoustic signals can be utilized to successfully monitor glacial runoff and provide a less expensive and more accessible alternative to present technologies.

24 May 2023

Understanding the Uneven Distribution of Climate-Change-Induced Water Crises

A safe supply of clean water is essential for human survival; nevertheless, 2.2 billion people worldwide lack access to this basic human right. A global water security crisis is developing, exacerbated by climate change.

24 May 2023

Coastal Ecosystems Worldwide Act as a Net Absorber of Greenhouse Gases

A new greenhouse gas budget shows coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2) but emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O) counteract some of the CO2 uptake, according to international researchers led by Australia's Southern Cross University.

24 May 2023

An Important Step Towards Designing Better Batteries for Electric Vehicles

Electrifying transportation is an essential step towards mitigating climate change. To improve the power, efficiency and safety of electric vehicles, researchers must continue to develop better batteries.

24 May 2023

Ingeteam Expands Production of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Wisconsin

Spanish manufacturer Ingeteam will expand capacity at its Milwaukee plant, creating 100 jobs producing electric vehicle charging stations as the U.S. advances ambitious plans to build out a national charging network.

24 May 2023