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Study Predicts Significant Increase in Slow-Moving Intense Rainstorms

A detailed study on the intense rainfall patterns induced by climate variations, throughout Europe, has revealed that there might be a notable increase in the occurrence of slow-moving intense rainstorms in the future. The study was performed by climate experts.

19 Jul 2021

Ocean Warming, Acidification Shift Temperate Coastal Reefs into Simpler Ecosystems

The once common kelp forests and abalone fisheries of the Shikine Island in Japan have now vanished. Scientists from Japan identified that these temperate coastal marine ecosystems are transforming into much “simple” ones, deprived of their biodiversity aesthetic values, and complexity.

19 Jul 2021

Automated Mooring Substantially Reduces Harmful Emissions in Helsinki City Centre

A cutting-edge technology for the fast mooring of ships deployed by the Port of Helsinki is estimated by DNV GL Maritime Advisory to reduce carbon dioxide and NOx emissions equivalent to taking some 5,000 diesel cars off the streets.

From Cavotec SA 19 Jul 2021

Emergence of Plant Colonies Altered the Climate Regulation Pattern of Earth

According to a new study by researchers from University College London (UCL) and Yale University, the arrival of plants on Earth around 400 million years ago may have altered the way the planet regulates its climate naturally.

16 Jul 2021

Researchers Advance a Low-Energy Way to Produce Methanol from Methane

A team of researchers from Stanford University and the University of Leuven in Belgium has further elucidated an intriguing process that could be an important step toward a methanol fuel economy with abundant methane as the feedstock, an advance that could fundamentally change how the world uses natural gas.

16 Jul 2021

Proliferation of Marine Animals and Terrestrial Plants Changed Key Mechanism Controlling Earth's Climate

Earth's climate was relatively stable for a long period of time. For three billion years, temperatures were mostly warm and carbon dioxide levels high - until a shift occurred about 400 million years ago.

16 Jul 2021

Growth of Extractive Industries Could Imply a Significant Future Threat to Intact Forest Landscapes

A new study from WCS and WWF reveals that nearly 20 percent of tropical Intact Forest Landscapes overlap with concessions for extractive industries such as mining, oil and gas.

16 Jul 2021

Sun's Radio Waves Could be Used to Measure the Depth of Ice Sheets

The sun provides a daunting source of electromagnetic disarray - chaotic, random energy emitted by the massive ball of gas arrives to Earth in a wide spectrum of radio frequencies.

15 Jul 2021

Researchers Convert Tamarind Shells into Energy Storage Devices

Shells of tamarind, a tropical fruit consumed worldwide, are discarded during food production. As they are bulky, tamarind shells take up a considerable amount of space in landfills where they are disposed as agricultural waste.

15 Jul 2021

Striking a Balance to Better the Chances of Sustaining Deltas and Society

Hundreds of millions of people live on river deltas around the world, making them central to rich diversity in culture and thriving economies.

15 Jul 2021

New Method Makes Urea Production More Sustainable and Energy Efficient

Urea is a critical element found in everything from fertilizers to skin care products. Large-scale production of urea, which is naturally a product of human urine, is a massive undertaking, making up about 2% of global energy use and emissions today.

15 Jul 2021

Study Illustrates the Disparity Between Narrow Origins and Far-Reaching Impacts of Greenhouse Emissions

New research, led by the Monterey Bay Aquarium, illustrates the disparity between the narrow origins and far-reaching impacts of greenhouse emissions responsible for disrupting the global climate system.

15 Jul 2021

Researchers Use AI to Predict the Impact of Future Forest Fires

The risk of forest fires is growing with the increase in temperatures. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) are employing artificial intelligence to evaluate the long-term effect on forest ecosystems due to the increased number of forest fires.

15 Jul 2021

Climate Change and the Moon’s ‘Wobble’ Could Result in Extreme Flooding by 2030s

NASA warns the 2030s could see a rapid increase in flooding, particularly for US coastal regions, due to rising sea levels and the moon’s 'wobble'.

By Robert Lea 15 Jul 2021

Delta Partners with Rapac to Install Ultra-Fast EV Chargers in Israel

Delta, a global leader in power and thermal management solutions, today announced a partnership with Rapac Communication & Infrastructure Ltd. - a leading corporation based in Israel – to install its 200kW ultra fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers UFC200 series in Israel.

From Delta Electronics (Netherlands) BV 15 Jul 2021