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Arctic Sea Ice Appears to Have Hit its Annual Maximum Extent, NASA Says

Following growing through the fall and winter, arctic sea ice emerged to have hit its yearly maximum extent on February 25th, 2022.

23 Mar 2022

Plastic Upcycling Technique Might Help to Deconstruct and Recreate Polymers

In the United States, less than 10% of the 380 million metric tons of plastic generated yearly is recycled, posing a global environmental danger due to plastic manufacture and the annual absorption of millions of tons of garbage into bodies of water. When it comes to polymers, such as polyester, the proportion drops.

22 Mar 2022

NASA Scientist Shows How Green Roofs Could Help to Reduce Extreme Heat

According to climate experts at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York, rooftop gardens and vegetation can help alleviate some of the city’s extreme heat.

22 Mar 2022

Earlier Snowmelt Impacts Carbon Sequestration in Arctic Tundra Ecosystems

According to a new research from a researcher at the University of Sheffield, Arctic greening and earlier snowmelt are disturbing carbon sequestration later in the year in northern Arctic areas.

22 Mar 2022

New Study Shows Proposed Wind, Solar Projects in Texas Could Exclude Need For Coal

Texas can serve as a model for the country on how to efficiently substitute coal with solar and wind for the energy requirements of the state while adhering to environmental targets, according to a new study by engineers from Rice University.

22 Mar 2022

Study on Vegetable Oil Emissions Exposes the Need for Swift Action to Control Pollution

The amount of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions discharged during the making of vegetable oil has been revealed by a new international study, emphasizing the necessity for more sustainable growing solutions.

22 Mar 2022

New Project Aims to Investigate How Climate Change Impacts Methane Emissions

Every day, an increasing number of mineral particles are discharged to the natural environment from industry, agriculture, forest fires, river runoffs and other events, caused by climate change and human activity.

22 Mar 2022

Study Could Help Understand How Aerosols Affect the Severity of Thunderstorms

A new study used artificial intelligence to analyze 10 years of weather data collected over southeastern Texas to identify three major categories of weather patterns and the continuum of conditions between them.

22 Mar 2022

Research Reveals the Complexity in How Ocean Life Responds to Climate Change

Suppose that we could watch twenty generations of whales or sharks adapting to climate change measuring how they evolve and how their biology changes as temperatures and carbon dioxide levels rise.

22 Mar 2022

World Water Day Shines Light on an Invisible but Vital Freshwater Resource

From the Murray-Darling system to Great Artesian Basin, ‘invisible’ underground groundwater is often the only water supply available across the vast majority of Australia – and its annual contribution to GDP is estimated at more than $6.8 billion a year.

22 Mar 2022

A Whale's Tale: The Story Hidden in Their Mouths

Scientists from UNSW Sydney have uncovered the secrets locked in the jawlines of humpback and southern right whales.

22 Mar 2022

Hydrogen-Electric Minibus - Powered by Luxfer Gas Cylinders - Launches in Slovakia Ahead of Europe-Wide Showcase

The launch of a hydrogen-electric minibus in Slovakia marks an important milestone in delivering zero-emissions solutions for urban transit across Europe – as the most fuel efficient and quickest to refuel vehicle of its kind in the world.

22 Mar 2022

New Quantum-Based Technology Could Make Charging of Electric Cars As Rapid As Pumping Gas

Quantum charging is the new technology capable of charging electric cars as rapidly as pumping gas. Quantum charging will minimize electric vehicles’ charging time from 10 hours to 3 minutes.

21 Mar 2022

Biofuel from Microalgae Could Accelerate the Transition Toward Alternative Energy Sources

The Chinese have used microalgae for nutritional and medicinal purposes for thousands of years trusting they can remedy virtually any health issue. The concept that microalgae have surprising healing powers is not as unbelievable as some might contemplate.

21 Mar 2022

Study Reveals Majority of Ocean Plastics Are Hidden from View

During the last half-century, the everyday life of humans has been drastically changed for the better due to the billions of tons of plastic items manufactured in the “Plastic Age.” However, the plastic waste that has penetrated the environment is presenting new issues for nature.

21 Mar 2022