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Reusable Tableware can Reduce Packaging Waste and Environmental Emissions

Lifestyles in China are changing rapidly, and ordering food online is an example.

28 Sep 2020

Ocean Heatwaves are More Frequent Due to Human Influence

A marine heatwave (ocean heatwave) is an extended period of time in which the water temperature in a particular ocean region is abnormally high.

28 Sep 2020

Extent of Arctic Pollution is Worse Than Previously Believed

The largest-ever analysis of tree rings from Norilsk in the Russian Arctic has demonstrated that the direct and indirect impacts of industrial pollution in the area and beyond are far worse than believed before.

28 Sep 2020

Maritime Industry Under Pressure on Emissions

One of the world’s most conservative sectors is now witnessing a fundamental shift as efforts are made to transform its environmental footprint under intense pressure from its stakeholders.

28 Sep 2020

MetLife to Reduce Emissions by 30 Percent and Originate $20 Billion of New Green Investments by 2030

Over the next 10 years, MetLife, Inc. has committed to reduce its location-based greenhouse gas emissions by 30 percent from 2019 levels, originate U.S. $20 billion in new MetLife Investment Management–managed green investments, and allocate U.S. $5 million to develop products and partnerships that drive climate solutions.

28 Sep 2020

OPITO Marks Strategic Shift with Launch of New Product Suite for the Renewable Energy Workforce

OPITO, the global skills organisation for the energy industry, has made its first move into the renewable energy industry, with the launch of a new suite of safety and technical training standards, and qualifications, designed to address the skills requirements of a net zero economy.

28 Sep 2020

ArcVera Renewables Announces Entry Into India’s Hybrid, Wind, Solar and Energy Storage Market

ArcVera Renewables, an international provider of consulting and technical services for wind, solar and hybrid energy storage projects, has announced its entry into India’s fast-growing renewables market.

28 Sep 2020

SO Modular Moves Closer to Energy Self-Sufficiency with Investment in Biomass Boiler

SO Modular, a Neath-based specialist in timber frame construction, has unveiled a new biomass boiler at its headquarters, the result of a significant investment which moves it closer to becoming completely self-sufficient in terms of its energy and production process.

From Seven Oaks Modular Ltd 26 Sep 2020

Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance can Drive Down Electric Vehicle Prices, Says GlobalData

Prices of electric vehicles are significantly higher than conventional combustion engine powered vehicles.

26 Sep 2020

Total Deal Highlights Importance of Solar and Renewables Integration for Oil Majors’ Transition, Says Globaldata

Following today’s announcement of Total’s deal to develop 3.3GW solar capacity in Spain

25 Sep 2020

Climate Change Increases Risk of Wildfires

The proof that climate change raises the frequency and/or intensity of fire weather in several regions of the world has been strengthened by new scientific publications assessed from January 2020.

25 Sep 2020

Less Complex Models Could be Better for Analyzing Climate Risk

Typically, computer models of climate become more and more complex as researchers strive to capture more details of our Earth's system, but according to a team of Penn State researchers, to assess risks, less complex models, with their ability to better sample uncertainties, may be a better choice.

25 Sep 2020

Marine Heatwaves Like 2015's Pacific "Blob" Increased Due to Climate Change

Severe marine heatwaves, like 2015's Pacific "blob," are far more likely to occur now than before human-induced global warming began, according to a new study.

25 Sep 2020

Climate-Driven Wildfires in Cascade Range Restructure the Forests

In recent years -- and 2020 is no exception -- parts of the Pacific Northwest that are typically too wet to burn are experiencing more frequent, severe and larger wildfires due to changes in climate.

25 Sep 2020

Researchers Explore the Effect of Climate Change on Rainforest Elephants

In collaboration with the Government of Gabon, experts from the University of Stirling, have headed an international study relating to the effect of climate change on the rainforests of Central Africa and the risk posed to elephant populations in the region.

25 Sep 2020