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University of Manchester Summit Focuses on Greener Economy, Sustainable Development

Biotechnology's game-changing role as a catalyst to reboot the economy and build a more sustainable future will be the focus of a summit co-hosted by The University of Manchester.

9 Jul 2020

Increased Loss of Grassland in Great Britain can Impact Ecosystems

A major loss of grassland and significant increases in urbanisation and woodland in Great Britain since 1990 have been revealed in a new scientific analysis of land cover changes across the country.

9 Jul 2020

Preservation of 30% of World's Land and Ocean can Help Mitigate Climate Change

In an independent report published today, an analysis from over 100 experts finds the benefits of protecting 30% of the planet outweigh the costs by a factor of at least 5:1.

9 Jul 2020

Study Examines Trade-Off between Decarbonization and Air Pollution Mitigation

The changeover to electric vehicles must be reflected by the growth of clean energy grids to reduce air pollution and mitigate climate change.

8 Jul 2020

Powerful Electrochemical Process Destroys Water Contaminants

Engineers from the University of Sydney have developed a new method that involves using electricity to clean strongly polluted industrial wastewater.

8 Jul 2020

Finning Makes the Switch to 100% Renewables

Finning UK & Ireland, exclusive distributor of Caterpillar® machines, has made the switch to 100% renewable electricity across all its UK and Irish operations.

From Finning (UK) Ltd 8 Jul 2020

New Autonomous Guard Vessel Concept Design Set to Revolutionize Offshore Wind

The concept design of an Autonomous Guard Vessel revealed today is set to revolutionize the offshore industry. The futuristic looking design is created by a consortium of maritime companies looking to support the offshore industry by exploiting technology available today.

8 Jul 2020

Study Explores Possible Synergies and Trade-Offs to Tackle Climate Change

How can some of world's biggest problems - climate change, food security and land degradation - be tackled simultaneously?

8 Jul 2020

Extreme Ocean Surface Waves May Become Larger Due to Climate Change

Extreme ocean surface waves with a devastating impact on coastal communities and infrastructure in the Arctic may become larger due to climate change, according to a new study.

8 Jul 2020

Agriculture Appears to Account for World's Greenhouse Gas Emissions

The UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change claims that agriculture is one of the main sources of greenhouse gases, and is thus by many observers considered as a climate villain.

8 Jul 2020

Study Looks at Increasing Dependence on Mountain Water Resources

Global water consumption has increased almost fourfold in the past 100 years, and many regions can only meet their water demand thanks to essential contributions from mountain regions.

8 Jul 2020

Microplastic Fiber Pollution in Oceans Impacts Larval Lobsters

Microplastic fiber pollution in the ocean impacts larval lobsters at each stage of their development, according to new research.

7 Jul 2020

Study Analyzes Long-Term Impacts of Dams on Highly Biodiverse Tropical Forests

Humans have manipulated and managed rivers with dams for millennia. The number of river dam projects is predicted to rise sharply in the future, especially in the tropics where demand for hydroelectricity and water is accelerating.

7 Jul 2020

Solar-Assisted Heating Networks Could Reduce Impact of Conventional Heat Generation

More than 40% of energy consumption in the European Union is by buildings and 63% of this figure is due to residential dwellings.

7 Jul 2020

COVID-19 Crisis can Provide Opportunity to Create Sustainable Societies

The COVID-19 pandemic has thrust the world into turmoil and disrupted the status quo, but it is also providing opportunities for innovation in the way we live and work.

7 Jul 2020