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Using Satellite and Census Data to Improve Climate Change Policy

Bangladesh is on track to lose all of its forestland in the next 35-40 years, leading to a rise in CO2 emissions and subsequent climate change, researchers said.

1 Jun 2020

Study Analyzes Climate-Driven Abrupt Shifts in Vegetation

According to a new study by researchers from the University of Exeter, climate change could lead to sudden changes in the amount of vegetation grown in various parts of Great Britain.

1 Jun 2020

Exploring New Ways to Make Nuclear Energy Cost-Competitive

Three MIT teams to explore novel ways to reduce operations and maintenance costs of advanced nuclear reactors.

29 May 2020

Research Project Seeks to Understand how Climate Change Affects Migration Patterns

The Hugo Observatory (University of Liège, Belgium) will coordinate the largest research project on climate change and migration to have ever been funded by the EC's Horizon 2020 programme.

29 May 2020

Balancing Economic and Sustainability Factors When Producing Biochemicals

If you make your bio-product 100% sustainable it may be way too expensive to produce.

29 May 2020

Survey Provides a Baseline Assessment of the State of Climate-Health Education

An international survey of Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) membership found that the majority of members--health professions schools and programs, including medical, nursing, and public health--offer learning opportunities related to the health impacts of climate change, yet many also encountered challenges in instituting or developing curricula

29 May 2020

Population of New Zealand Blue Whales Linked to Ocean Conditions, Prey Availability

Oregon State University researchers who recently discovered a population of blue whales in New Zealand are learning more about the links between the whales, their prey and ocean conditions that are changing as the planet warms.

29 May 2020

"Solar-Wind-Water" Strategies for Climate-Friendly Energy Generation in West Africa

Hydropower plants can support solar and wind power, rather unpredictable by nature, in a climate-friendly manner.

29 May 2020

Global Environmental Changes are Resulting in Shorter and Younger Trees

Ongoing environmental changes are transforming forests worldwide, resulting in shorter and younger trees with broad impacts on global ecosystems, scientists say.

29 May 2020

Climate Could Cause Abrupt Shifts in Great Britain Vegetation

Climate change could cause abrupt shifts in the amount of vegetation growing in parts of Great Britain, new research shows.

29 May 2020

New Battery-Powered Traction Technology as Green Alternative for Railways

A research partnership between the Technische Universität Dresden (TU Dresden), the University of Birmingham, and Rock Rail is seeking novel battery technology as a green alternative in traction technology for the railway industry.

29 May 2020

Highly Porous Sponge Soaks Up Oil and Leaves Water, Marine Life Unaffected

A research team under the guidance of Northwestern University has designed a highly porous smart sponge that selectively soaks up oil from water.

29 May 2020

MARLIN STAR Project Spearheads Development of Innovative Floating Renewable Energy Platform

A new project set to revolutionise local renewable energy generation, storage and use has been launched, led by Plymouth-based technology developer Frontier Technical Ltd.

From Frontier Technical Ltd 29 May 2020

Unlock Smart Home Future with Breakthrough Disc

A revolutionary self-powered triboelectric-based disc, which can control smart devices and enhance home security, could be the death-knell for traditional electrical switches and house keys in the post-pandemic, environmentally sustainable world.

29 May 2020

Hydroelectric Energy Recovery Technology Could Save Energy Used for Irrigation

As well as requiring a huge amount of water, irrigation agriculture involves the use of a considerable amount of energy, which negatively impacts the environment and poses a heavy financial burden for the agricultural sector.

28 May 2020