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Study Eliminates Black Carbon as Primary Suspect for Ice Formation from Smoke

When fossil fuel or biomass burns, soot - also known as black carbon - fills the air.

27 Aug 2020

Coordinated, Novel Interventions Needed to Sustain Coral Reefs Under Climate Change

Effective solutions to the climate challenge threatening the world's coral reefs require complex decisions about risk and uncertainty, timing, quality versus quantity as well as which species to support for the most robust and productive future, according to a science paper released today.

27 Aug 2020

Landscapes Influence Climate Change Vulnerability for Desert Bighorn Sheep

In the American Southwest, native desert bighorn sheep populations found in landscapes with minimal human disturbance, including several national parks, are less likely to be vulnerable to climate change, according to a new study led by Oregon State University.

27 Aug 2020

University of Sydney Commits to a Pathway of Net Zero Emissions and Sustainability

The University of Sydney has announced it is committing to a pathway of net zero emissions, and aimed to send zero waste to landfill and reduce its potable water use by 30 per cent by 2030 as part of a new sustainability strategy, adding its voice to a growing body of institutions calling for urgent action on climate change.

27 Aug 2020

Climate Change and Coastal Development Will Affect US Sea Turtles

Climate change and coastal development will lead to a less suitable nesting habitat for sea turtles in the United States, reports a new study by researchers from Florida State University.

26 Aug 2020

Researchers Develop Eco-Friendly Method to Recycle Spent Lithium-Ion Batteries

Headed by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), a team of researchers has created a new technique through which fruit peel waste can be used to extract and reuse valuable metals from spent lithium-ion batteries to make new batteries.

26 Aug 2020

Plastic Packaging Warrants Efforts on Reductions, Material Recovery and Recycling

Discussions of the growing plastic waste problem often focus on reducing the volume of single-use plastic packaging items such as bags, bottles, tubs and films.

26 Aug 2020

New Tool Could Boost Coral Conservation Efforts

Coral conservation efforts could get a boost from a newly developed genotyping "chip"--the first of its kind for corals.

26 Aug 2020

Fewer Groundwater Resources are Depleting than Previously Estimated

Fewer of the world's large aquifers are depleting than previously estimated, according to a new study by the University of Sussex and UCL.

26 Aug 2020

Researchers Develop Emission-Free Internal Combustion Engine

Scientists from the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have now developed a novel internal combustion engine that does not produce carbon dioxide (CO2) or gases that are dangerous to human health.

26 Aug 2020

British Off-Road Machinery Operators Urged to Adopt Stage V Compliant Generators

British off-road machinery operators have the opportunity to radically improve air quality and minimize their green-house gas (GHG) emissions, thanks to a series of Stage V generators that meet the Non Road Mobile Machinery (NRMM) emissions standards for mobile power.

From Green BioFuels Ltd 26 Aug 2020