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New Method to Recycle Used Polyurethane into Equivalent or Higher-Value Items

Several products are made of polyurethanes (PUs), for example, insulation, mattresses, construction materials, and footwear.

30 Apr 2020

Plans Unveiled for 24/7 Zero Net Emissions Baseload Power for NSW - Interviews and B-ROLL Available

Hunter Energy today announced its plan to recommission the 151 MW Redbank Power plant in the NSW Hunter Valley to operate on 100 per cent biomass fuels and turn it into Australia’s largest biomass green, baseload power station.

30 Apr 2020

WorldGBC and GRESB Join Forces to Drive ? Net Zero Carbon Buildings

World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) and GRESB have announced a collaboration that will see companies who commit to making their portfolios 'Paris Proof' by signing WorldGBC’s Net Zero Carbon Buildings Commitment (the Commitment) recognised.

30 Apr 2020

Global Warming Could Lead to Increase in Large-Scale Glacier Detachments

A surprising event took place deep in the remote interior area of the largest national park in the United States, on the evening of August 5th, 2013.

29 Apr 2020

COVID-19 Pandemic Causes Dramatic Decrease in CO2 Levels

According to a researcher from the Northern Arizona University (NAU), the drastic decline in local carbon dioxide (CO2) and air pollution levels over the urban areas is considerable, quantifiable, and could be historic, based on how long commuters and other drivers stay away from the road.

29 Apr 2020

MOF can Efficiently Separate Biobutanol from Fermented Biomass

An international team of researchers has taken a critical step forward in achieving commercially feasible production of biobutanol.

28 Apr 2020

Research Could Help Scientists Track How Climate Change Impacts Bee Reproduction

New research from the University of British Columbia and North Carolina State University could help scientists track how climate change is impacting the birds and the bees... of honey bees.

28 Apr 2020

Researchers Investigate Causes of Ozone Levels in the Valderejo Nature Reserve

Atmospheric contamination is one of society's main concerns, with nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and tropospheric ozone (O3) being among the contaminants that are giving rise to the most concern.

28 Apr 2020

New Study Finds Lakes Have Tripled the Amount of Carbon They Bury in Response to Human Disruption of Global Nutrient Cycles

A new study led by Loughborough University has revealed that lake burial of organic carbon has increased three-fold over the last 100 years in response to human disruption of global nutrient cycles.

28 Apr 2020

Species Shifting Upslope Under Climate Change May Find Intact Habitats

A new study by researchers at the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) shows that mountain-dwelling species that escape warming temperatures by moving to higher elevations might face decreased human pressure.

27 Apr 2020

Low-Energy, Sustainable Synthesis of Ammonia Using Improved Catalyst

At the Tokyo Institute of Technology, researchers have designed an enhanced catalyst by using calcium hydride—the common dehydrating agent—and adding fluoride to it.

27 Apr 2020

Gisera Examines Hydraulic Fracturing Impacts on Air Quality, Soils, Groundwater and Waterways

A comprehensive three-year scientific study into the air, water and soil impacts of hydraulic fracturing in Queensland has found little to no impacts on air quality, soils, groundwater and waterways.

27 Apr 2020

Falling Visibility in Major African Cities Reveals Significant Increase in Air Pollution

Falling visibility in three major African cities reveals that air pollution has increased significantly over the last 45 years - leaving citizens facing further short-term increases in man-made pollution due to increasing urbanization and economic development, a new study reveals.

26 Apr 2020

Climate Change Undoes Decades of Knowledge About Coral Reef Ecosystems

Climate change and warming seas are transforming tropical coral reefs and undoing decades of knowledge about how to protect these delicate and vital ecosystems.

26 Apr 2020

Research Highlights a New Way to Increase Crop Production

During the past few weeks, empty supermarket shelves, without pasta, rice and flour due to panic buying, has caused public concerns about the possibility of running out of food.

26 Apr 2020