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A Wax-Coated Sand Mulch Could Help Decrease Evaporation of Water on Desert Farms

A nature-stimulated wax-coated sand has been developed to help improve the production of food in the desert since freshwater resources are getting depleted.

25 Apr 2022

Xprize Milestone Award for ISU Researchers for their Efforts to Remove Carbon Dioxide from the Atmosphere

A research group from Iowa State University that helped develop a demonstration-scale pyrolyzer that has the ability to sequester thousands of tons of carbon dioxide annually has received an esteemed milestone award from XPRIZE Carbon Removal, it was declared on Friday.

25 Apr 2022

Vancouver Companies Working Toward Transition to Zero-Emission Vehicles

Three Vancouver companies are accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy by advancing zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) technology with support from the CleanBC Go Electric Advanced Research and Commercialization (ARC) program.

25 Apr 2022

Scientists Make Breakthrough in Detecting Changes in Fossil Fuel Carbon Dioxide Emissions

A team of scientists led by the University of East Anglia (UEA) has made a major breakthrough in detecting changes in fossil fuel carbon dioxide emissions more quickly and frequently.

25 Apr 2022

Envetec Announces Launch of New Cleantech Solution to Safely Treat Biohazardous Waste

Envetec Sustainable Technologies Limited ("Envetec"), today announced the launch of its GENERATIONS™[1] technology, a breakthrough cleantech solution that safely treats biohazardous waste and materials including plastics, glass, PPE, sharps containers, and other general laboratory consumables on-site at source.

25 Apr 2022

ASM Report Examines the Relationship Between Microbes and Climate Change

The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) has issued a new report, Microbes and Climate Change: Science, People, & Impacts, examining the relationship between microbes and climate change.

25 Apr 2022

Sandia Research Sets the Stage for Sustainable Jet Fuel

At the Sandia National Laboratories, data has been released by the researchers that could play a crucial role in the future development of cleaner and most lasting aviation fuel.

22 Apr 2022

Two New Labs Aim to Accelerate Clean Energy-Related Innovations

To better meet the energy demands of Singapore in a sustainable and renewable manner, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) is leading an initiative to launch two new laboratories which will help energy start-ups make the leap from research and development into commercialisation through industry expertise, mentorship, and test-bedding.

22 Apr 2022

Offshore Wind Power Could Help Lower Wholesale Electricity Prices in New England

A new analysis led by North Carolina State University researchers found offshore wind power could help lower wholesale electricity prices on average for six states in New England, with relatively low risk of wind turbines failing during extreme winter storms.

22 Apr 2022

ORNL Invests in Big Science to Address the Climate Challenge on Multiple Fronts

Tackling the climate crisis and achieving an equitable clean energy future are among the biggest challenges of our time. Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the largest Department of Energy science and energy laboratory in the country, is deeply invested in the big science capabilities and expertise needed to address the climate challenge on multiple fronts.

22 Apr 2022

Addressing Climate Crisis by Developing a Gamut of Technologies for Direct Air Capture

The need for negative emissions technologies to address our climate crisis has become increasingly clear. At the rate that our planet is emitting carbon dioxide – adding about 50 gigatons every year – we will have to remove carbon dioxide at the gigaton scale by 2050 in order to achieve "net zero" emissions.

22 Apr 2022

Study Analyzes Gravitational Pull of Ice Sheets on Sea Level

People are well aware that global warming has been responsible for causing an increase in sea levels by adopting two processes.

22 Apr 2022

ZipCharge Announces the GoHub, Set to Revolutionise Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure for Everyone

ZipCharge, today (Earth Day) revealed the GoHub, the world’s first portable EV charging infrastructure for shared, public use. The GoHub is a revolution in public charging provision, providing a community-based solution that can be installed anywhere, at a much lower cost and at a much faster rate, while enabling any parking space to be a charging spot.

22 Apr 2022

Reduced Insect Biodiversity Linked to Climate Change and Land Use

A new study performed by the researchers of the University College London (UCL) finds that intensive agricultural land use and climate change have earlier been accountable for a 49% decrease in the number of insects in the majorly impacted parts of the world.

21 Apr 2022

Residential Air Pollutants Linked to Elevated Risk of SARS-CoV-2 Infection in Young Adults

An observational study of young adults performed in Stockholm, Sweden, shows that the exposure of residents to ambient air pollutants has been associated with an increased risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

21 Apr 2022