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Scientific Partnership to Bring Climate Impact Data from Space to Citizens on Global Basis

Today Kayrros SAS, the leading global asset observation platform which detects, quantifies and traces emissions back to their original source, and impact technology pioneer Doconomy announce their partnership to bring real-time satellite data on greenhouse gas emissions directly to the fingertips of individual consumers.

2 Nov 2021

UK Nuclear Stations Reach Historic Clean Power Milestone as COP Hub Launched

As world leaders gather in Glasgow to discuss tackling climate change, Britain’s current nuclear fleet passed a significant milestone, clocking up 2000 terawatt hours of clean power generation. That’s enough zero carbon electricity to power all the UK’s 29 million homes for 18.5 years.

2 Nov 2021

Revolutionary Chemical Polymer Recycling Method

Humanity has come to heavily rely on the benefits that plastics offer and their application can be found in almost every aspect of daily life. However, the major downside of this reliance on synthetic polymer-based materials is that it has been scientifically proven they are contributing to some of humanity's most-serious environmental issues.

By David J. Cross 1 Nov 2021

Natural River Meandering can Help the Climate

It takes about 8500 years for a grain of sand from the Andes to be washed across the Argentine lowlands into the Río Paraná.

1 Nov 2021

New Global Climate System Model can Better Simulate Tropical Cyclone Activities

Tropical cyclones (TC) have a serious impact on economy and social life and thus has drawn considerable public concern.

1 Nov 2021

Study Explores How the Global Food Production System Could be Improved

Carbon emissions often dominate discussions about our environment, but feeding our growing population creates broader environmental problems that must also be addressed.

1 Nov 2021

Climate Change Increases Fluvial Sediment in High Mountain Asia, Study Reveals

High Mountain Asia (HMA), which refers to the Tibetan Plateau and the surrounding high Asian mountains, is home to the world's third-largest ice reservoir and the origin of many of Asia's large rivers.

1 Nov 2021

Exploring Whether Climate Adaptation Actions Have Been Effective

According to University of Delaware disaster researcher A.R. Siders, there are no easy answers, but scientists are looking at this problem from a variety of angles.

1 Nov 2021

Current Climate Targets Set for International Shipping are Far too Lax

A new study by researchers from The University of Manchester indicates that the existing climate targets set for international shipping are way too lenient, and would imply that the sector cannot play its honest part in meeting the Paris climate goals.

1 Nov 2021

Indian Product Standards for Off-Grid Solar Systems are Barriers to Energy Transition

Across the globe, nearly 789 million people do not still have access to electricity. This problem has been powering a faster shift toward sustainable energy solutions, such as solar and wind power.

1 Nov 2021

New Slurry Pit Reduces Methane Emissions

Tekniska verken in Linköping Sweden, is building a gas-tight slurry pit. This is an important climate measure, as the current open storage emits the powerful greenhouse gas methane. FVB is involved in several parts of the project, including the feasibility study and project management for part of the process.

1 Nov 2021

Pioneering Monitoring System Installed at Glasgow Substations to Help Optimise Electricity Network During COP26

SP Energy Networks is using a new network monitoring system to maximise electrical capacity for green energy solutions during the United Nations COP26 Climate Change Conference.

1 Nov 2021

Health Food Retailer Targets 150,000-Tree Environmental Pledge

One of the UK’s biggest independent online health food specialist retailers has launched a project that could see 150,000 trees planted in Africa over the next 12 months.

1 Nov 2021

New Climate Change Accountability Global Ecosystem Stands Out From the Crowd as It is Specially Selected for Presentation at COP26

A new technology platform which takes a huge step towards meaningful global climate change accountability has been specially selected for presentation as world leaders gather in Glasgow for the COP26 summit next week.

1 Nov 2021

Amazon’s First Scottish Wind Farm Project Comes Online

Located on the Kintyre Peninsula in Scotland, Amazon’s wind farm is one of the largest unsubsidised onshore wind projects in the UK and is now delivering clean energy to the grid.

1 Nov 2021