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Collapsed Lakes Trigger Large-Scale Ice Flow Response in Greenland During Winter

A team of international researchers has shown for the first time how 18 meltwater lakes in Greenland collapse during winter which cause the edges of the ice to flow faster.

21 Feb 2023

Sandia Scientists Develop Mathematical Model of Ship Tracks to Inform Climate Intervention Decision-Makers

Scientists from Sandia National Laboratories are studying ship tracks — clouds that reflect sunlight and are formed by moving ships, similar to contrails from planes — to help inform decision-makers of the benefits and risks of one technology being considered to slow climate change.

21 Feb 2023

The Ocean Clean Up: Effectively Removing Carbon Dioxide From Ocean Water

Researchers at MIT have discovered an innovative and effective method for removing CO2 from ocean water which could be carried out by ships as they navigate the ocean waters.

By David J. Cross 21 Feb 2023

The Role of Marine Phytoplankton in Regulating Atmospheric CO2

Recent research shows that a common category of marine calcifying phytoplankton (coccolithophores) plays an important role in the regulation of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations in the atmosphere.

21 Feb 2023

Revealing the Sedimentary Responses to Glacio-Eustatic Changes

Reliable carbonate carbon isotopes (d13Ccarb) mirror differences in global carbon cycling, and thus the paleoclimate and paleoceanographic conditions

21 Feb 2023

Volvo CE Expands Mid-Size Electric Offering with L120H Electric Conversion

As part of an industry-leading ambition to advance its electromobility offering with speed and reliability, Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has developed a solution to convert the L120 wheel loader to electric – fulfilling market appetite for more sustainable solutions in the mid-size range.

From Volvo Trucks 21 Feb 2023

Leuze is CO2 Neutral in Germany

Goals 2022 achieved: thanks to improved energy efficiency, Leuze has taken the step to become a CO2-neutral company in Germany. Indirect emissions in the supply chain will also be examined going forward.

From Leuze electronic GmbH + Co. KG 21 Feb 2023

Innovative Carbon Reduction Solution for NHS Earns the Peacock Group National Award

Following on from the recent success of winning the regional SME of the Year award, Newcastle-based Peacock Group has won a prestigious national sustainability award in recognition of its new, innovative solution to reduce carbon emissions within the NHS.

21 Feb 2023

UK Green Hydrogen Pioneer Geopura Announce that It Has Received £36m Investment from Global Industry Leaders

UK green hydrogen pioneer GeoPura has received £36m investment from global industry leaders, with the round led by GM Ventures, the investment arm of General Motors, and co-led by Barclays Sustainable Impact Capital with participation from SWEN CP and Siemens Energy Ventures to scale its green hydrogen business, which is replacing diesel-fuelled generators and enabling zero-emissions energy across the board to create a more sustainable world.

21 Feb 2023

Warnings Made About Risky Climate Feedback Loops

A new study reported by a global team of scientists, along with researchers from Oregon State University (OSU), warns of several risky climate feedback loops and the requirement for action in research as well as policy.

20 Feb 2023

An Analysis of a Marine Heatwave Event and Its Triggers

A research group headed by Prof. Baoshu Yin from the Institute of Oceanology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (IOCAS) accredited the record-breaking marine heatwave (MHW) event to the atmospheric weather pattern, global warming, and El Nino Southern Oscillation (ENSO).

20 Feb 2023

FuelPositive Initiates System Testing of Its On-Farm, Containerized Green Ammonia Production System

FuelPositive Corporation initiated system testing of its on-farm, containerized Green Ammonia production system to test its resilience to extreme outdoor weather conditions in anticipation of deployment in Manitoba, Canada.

20 Feb 2023

Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum: A Potential Analog of Current Global Warming

56 million years ago, the Earth experienced one of the largest and most rapid climate warming events in its history: the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum (PETM), which has similarities to current and future warming.

20 Feb 2023

"Plant Trees – Get Mushrooms" Strategy for Sustainable Forest Restoration

Lecturers of the Faculty of Science, and the Center of Learning Network for Region (CLNR) Chulalongkorn University successfully planted trees in the forests in Nan and Saraburi provinces through innovative seedlings with ectomycorrhiza fungi, motivating villagers and farmers to "plant trees and get mushrooms", for extra income.

20 Feb 2023

Heavy Industry in Australia Could Decarbonise, Help Limit Warming to 1.5 degrees and Create Up to 1.35 million Jobs: New Report Outlines Pathways

A new report has, for the first time in Australia, outlined decarbonisation pathways that show it is possible for five of Australia's most significant heavy industry supply chains to transition to net zero, consistent with global efforts to limit warming to 1.5 ºC.

20 Feb 2023