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Starfish Cannot Survive More Frequent and Extreme Marine Heatwaves

Common starfish cannot survive amplified marine heatwaves projected at the end of the century and experience lasting negative effects from current heatwaves, according to new research being presented on at the British Ecological Society's Festival of Ecology.

15 Dec 2020

Cross-Boundary and Multi-Sectoral Perspective Could Lead to Sustainable Development

A new analysis of food, energy, water, and climate change in the Indus Basin shows how a cross-boundary and multi-sectoral perspective could lead to economic benefits and lower costs for all countries involved.

15 Dec 2020

Wildfires Could Become More Common Under a Warming Climate

The Clackamas Basin rarely experiences the intense fire activity that burned in the watershed during the Labor Day fires, but new research out of Portland State University shows that wildfires like the Riverside Fire, which grew to 138,000 acres within days, could become more common under a warming climate, even under non-extreme wind conditions.

15 Dec 2020

Climate Change Increases the Frequency of Highly Toxic Algal Bloom on the US West Coast

Fishermen, swimmers and seafood enthusiasts may already know the dangers of "red tides," but a recent study in Frontiers in Climate shows that climate change is increasing the frequency of one type of highly toxic algal bloom off the US west coast.

15 Dec 2020

Environmental Value of Renewable Energy Varies Much Based on the Region

New research performed at North Carolina State University reveals that the environmental advantages of renewable power generation differ considerably based on the nature of the traditional power generation offset by the renewable energy.

15 Dec 2020

Leading Mobility Authority Addresses Autonomous Vehicle Safety, Smart Cities on Terranet Podcast

Terranet AB, developers of advanced driver-assist systems and the creators of breakthrough 3D motion awareness technology VoxelFlow, today released its latest podcast episode featuring renowned autonomous vehicle executive Lawrence Burns in dialogue with Michaela Berglund.

15 Dec 2020

Vestas Wins 96 MW Order for Wind Project in Australia

In partnership with Global Power Generation, a subsidiary of the multinational power company Naturgy Group, Vestas has secured a 96 MW deal for the Hawkesdale Wind Farm in Victoria, Australia.

15 Dec 2020

Experts on Energy, Mobility and Transportation Fuels Come Together at the International Conference for Renewable Mobility “Fuels of the Future 2021”, to be Held Online From January 18th to 22nd, 2021

The upcoming conference “Fuels of the Future”, which takes place in January 2021, is the global key event to get updated on both the current discussion and future agenda on energy and mobility transition. Like in the previous years, the conference provides important insights into topics regarding renewable mobility and biofuels.

15 Dec 2020

Scientific Research to Ensure the Sustainability of Tuna Fisheries in the Indian Ocean

Tuna is a high-quality source of protein that is essential for human nutrition, so it is essential to guarantee the preservation of the species. To achieve this, it is key to offer solutions to the tuna industry, such as implementing effective management of fishing, which allows to protect ecosystems and provides tools for their sustainability.

15 Dec 2020

Carbon13 Launch Apprentice-Style Programme for Start-Ups Looking to Make a Significant Impact on Co2e Emissions

Carbon13 is the venture builder for the climate emergency, supporting start-ups geared at reducing CO2e emissions; by 2025, its mission is to help 1,000 entrepreneurs build 150 startups, each of which has the potential to reduce emissions by at least 10 million tonnes per annum. Launching its first programme - which starts in March - it is looking for applicants to apply for programme launch in January; a second cohort will start in September.

15 Dec 2020

Toyota Moves Closer to Zero Emission Heavy-Duty Fuel Cell Electric Truck Production

Toyota’s next generation fuel cell electric technology is powering a new fleet of heavy-duty trucks.

From Toyota 15 Dec 2020

Effective Ocean Planning Protects Marine Fish and Commercial Fisheries

Conservation of fish and other marine life migrating from warming ocean waters will be more effective and also protect commercial fisheries if plans are made now to cope with climate change, according to a Rutgers-led study in the journal Science Advances.

14 Dec 2020

Innovations to Fix Our Food Systems Could Have Inadvertent Consequences

Protein derived from organic waste to feed livestock could decrease demand for soybean meal. This could lead to less deforestation caused by soy farming. But decreased production of soybean, which is also used to produce oil for food products, could increase demand for palm oil. This could clear more forests for oil palm plantations.

14 Dec 2020

AI Helps Scientists Develop New General Models In Ecology

In ecology, millions of species interact in billions of different ways between them and with their environment. Ecosystems often seem chaotic, or at least overwhelming for someone trying to understand them and make predictions for the future.

14 Dec 2020

Collaborative Project to Alleviate Agricultural Food Pollution, Landfill Issues

University of South Australia thermal energy researcher Professor Frank Bruno has been awarded almost $1 million by the Federal Government to find a solution to agricultural pollution in Australia and India.

14 Dec 2020