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Groundbreaking Research on the Impact of Microplastic Pollution in Oceans Awarded the Volvo Environment Prize 2022

Small pieces of plastics are widely spread all over the world's oceans and ingested by living creatures. Microplastics are found in zooplankton, fish, seabirds, whales, seals, and also in humans.

25 Oct 2022

Valio’s Biggest-ever Energy-efficiency Investment in Lapinlahti: Recovering Heat from the Factory Chimney

The biggest energy-efficiency investment in Valio’s history has been completed at Valio’s Lapinlahti factory in the North Savo region of Finland. The new flue-gas condenser captures heat from the factory’s chimney and simultaneously scrubs it to make it cleaner.

From Valio Ltd 25 Oct 2022

X-57 Maxwell - NASA’s First Electric Aircraft

NASA has recently announced that its all-electric aircraft, the X-57 Maxwell, has overcome yet another obstacle on its journey to becoming a viable alternative to conventional aircraft powered by fossil fuels.

By David J. Cross 24 Oct 2022

Southern Ocean Majorly Suffers from Climate Change

In a new report, a group of experts, including UBC researchers, claim that members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCLAMR) and other nations are not adequately preserving it.

21 Oct 2022

Innovative Projects Receive $850,000 from New State Program to Find Beneficial Uses for Industrial Waste

The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced $850,000 in grants to four projects in support of new and exciting efforts to find beneficial uses for industrial waste. In this first year of the Industrial Symbiosis Program, funded projects range from research and development to on-the-ground implementation.

21 Oct 2022

Propeller Announces $100 Million Fund To Invest In Ocean-Climate Companies

Today, Propeller , a climate-tech fund that invests in and builds ocean-climate companies, announced its inaugural $100 million fund to support founders looking to address the climate crisis by advancing planet-saving, ocean-based science and technology solutions.

21 Oct 2022

EDC’s Cleantech Export Week Offers a Platform for Canadian Businesses to Accelerate Decarbonization Action

Moving towards a sustainable economy presents a wealth of opportunities for Canadian cleantech businesses. EDC’s Cleantech Export Week (CEW) offers a platform for companies, partners, and financiers within the sector to connect, collaborate, and discuss topics shaping the future of cleantech.

21 Oct 2022

Novel Recycling Process for Catalysts

Researchers at the Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology have developed a greener solution for recycling homogeneous catalysts.

By David J. Cross 21 Oct 2022

Zero-emission Transport a Step Closer Thanks to New UCL-HORIBA Partnership at UCL East

A new HORIBA Chair will work with industry and academia to champion and develop new propulsion technologies, creating the next generation of battery and fuel cell mobility and leading the way towards a cleaner, greener, and carbon-free future.

From HORIBA Scientific UK 20 Oct 2022

Climate Change Drives Rapid Acidification of the Arctic Ocean

Climate change is causing the Arctic Ocean's sea ice to melt away. When the polar ocean loses its cover of sea ice, carbon dioxide uptake increases disrupting the food web in the water according to a study in the journal Science co-authored by researchers from the University of Gothenburg.

20 Oct 2022

New Way to Vacuum Out Greenhouse Gases and Create a Cleaner Atmosphere

Answering that question is a critical step in slowing the devastating effects of global climate change. A mechanical engineer from NAU is on the front lines of creating the machine that will, in a way, vacuum out greenhouse gases and create a cleaner atmosphere.

20 Oct 2022

Emissions from Ship Scrubbers can Cause a Major Environmental Problem

The Baltic Sea is considered one of the world's most polluted seas. Now, new research from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden, reveals a relatively unknown environmental culprit.

20 Oct 2022

Floridians’ Belief in Climate Change has Mounted to More than 90%

Seven sequenced surveys conducted by researchers at Florida Atlantic University since October 2019 are painting a comprehensive picture of Floridians' climate resilience attitudes during a period of particularly dynamic political, economic and environmental events.

20 Oct 2022

Treated Wastewater Releases Nutrients into Waterways that can Impair Aquatic Ecosystems

Have you ever thought about where your waste goes? For people living in cities, it goes to a treatment plant. However, treated wastewater ultimately finds its way into a local waterway. This means it could end up in your nearby stream, river, or lake.

20 Oct 2022

Early Warning Signs of Biodiversity Changes

Over the last century, Germany’s plant world has produced more losers than winners. Whilst frequencies and abundances of several species have decreased, they have increased dramatically in others.

20 Oct 2022