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SP Energy Networks Leads Trial to Restart Electricity Network Entirely from Renewables

SP Energy Networks has led a successful trial to re-energise its electricity network by using pioneering technology to tap into renewable energy from wind turbines and hydro generation.

From SP Energy Networks 30 May 2022

Study Illuminates the Role of Earth’s Orbit in Driving Global Ice Age Cycles

Scientists have finally put to bed a long-standing question over the role of Earth's orbit in driving global ice age cycles.

27 May 2022

Most Valuable Homes in the Western United States at Risk for Wildfire Exposure

The top ten per cent most valuable homes in the western United States are 70% more likely to be in high wildfire hazard areas than median-value properties, measured by county, according to a new study published today in Environmental Research Letters.

27 May 2022

WHOI Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness About Strategies and Solutions for Coral Reef Crisis

Coral reefs play a vital role in sustaining the health of our ocean and our planet, but they are dying at an alarming rate and about half have disappeared, just in our lifetimes.

27 May 2022

Noise from Offshore Wind Farms may Affect the Behavior of Marine Mammals

When an offshore wind farm pops up, there is a period of noisy but well-studied and in most cases regulated construction. Once the turbines are operational, they provide a valuable source of renewable energy while emitting a constant lower level of sound.

27 May 2022

How People Can Help to Tackle Climate Change

According to scientists, handling the climate crisis can only be made possible by “placing people at the heart of climate action.”

27 May 2022

Scientists Explore the International Patterns of Plastic Packaging Waste

Plastic packaging waste can be seen all over the place. Plastic bottles, food wrappings, and grocery bags used by humans litter the landscape and contaminate the global environment.

27 May 2022

ACWA Power, OQ, and Air Products Sign Joint Development Agreement Toward World-Scale Green Hydrogen-Based Ammonia Production Facility in Oman

ACWA Power, OQ, Oman’s leading integrated energy group, and Air Products today signed a joint development agreement (JDA) toward a multibillion-dollar investment in a world-scale green hydrogen-based ammonia production facility powered by renewable energy in Oman.

From ACWA Power 27 May 2022

Restoring Neglected Farmland to Minimize the Effects of Climate Change

Hundreds of millions of acres of land are now being abandoned throughout the world as a result of “rural outmigration,” or people moving to urban.

26 May 2022

Monitoring the Soundscapes of Coral Reefs Helps Track Their Health Around the World

A healthy coral reef seems to be loud. Similar to a busy city, the infrastructure results in more organisms and activity, and also more background noise.

26 May 2022

Sizes of Particulate Matter Impact Risks Associated with Air Pollution

According to a new study performed, residing in areas with increased air pollution is linked to a greater risk of in-hospital death from stroke, and the risk changes based on the size of the air pollution particles.

26 May 2022

3D Printed Artificial Reef: Next-Generation Artificial Habitats to Support Ecosystems

Coral reef ecosystems face several global threats, including climate change and increased urbanization in coastal regions. However, a team from Bar- Ilan University, Israel, has developed a 3D printing method that could ...

By David J. Cross 26 May 2022

American Society of Nephrology Calls on Professionals to Take Action Against Climate Change

The American Society of Nephrology (ASN) is calling on kidney health professionals to take action to address the impact of climate change on the 850 million people-;including more than 37 million Americans-;living with kidney diseases across the world who are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

26 May 2022

New Study Shows 30-Year Impact of Human Footprint on Tidal Flats

About 29 percent of the United States' population live in coastline counties – more than 41 million are in Atlantic counties. This high population density poses a critical challenge to sustainable developments in coastal areas.

26 May 2022

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Aims to Achieve Net-Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2030

From buildings, to transportation, to electricity generation and energy storage, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory has long been a leader in providing clean energy solutions.

26 May 2022