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Electric Cars Cause Lower Carbon Emissions than Petrol Cars

A new study shows that rumors that electric cars could actually elevate carbon emissions are baseless in virtually all parts of the world.

24 Mar 2020

Reducing Molecular Vibration-Induced Voltage Losses in Solar Cells

Researchers at TU Dresden and Hasselt University in Belgium examined the physical causes that restrict the efficiency of the advanced solar cells based on organic molecular materials.

23 Mar 2020

Ammonia Deposition can Reduce its Entry into Atmosphere

Enormous amounts of ammonia are emitted by nitrogen fertilizer in croplands and livestock production.

23 Mar 2020

Stratospheric Aerosol Geoengineering Could be Useful for Mitigating Climate Change

The concept of stratospheric aerosol geoengineering involves adding a layer of aerosol particles to the upper atmosphere to decrease climate changes due to greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide.

20 Mar 2020

Microplastics can be Released by Just Opening a Plastic Bottle

Scientists at the University of Newcastle, Australia, have discovered that microplastics are released just by the action of opening a plastic bottle.

By Sarah Moore 20 Mar 2020

Carbon-Storing Potential of Global Soils for Climate Mitigation

A collaborative study performed by The Nature Conservancy and the Kunming Institute of Botany, Chinese Academy of Sciences, estimated the carbon-storing power of soils worldwide and demonstrated techniques such as agroforestry designed to capitalize on the unexploited potential.

18 Mar 2020

Single-use Plastics to be Banned in Wales from 2021

Image Credit: Clare Mc Ewen / Shutterstock.com From next year, Wales will ban single-use plastics such as cutlery, straws, and polystyrene containers in a move that will strengthen its position as one of the world&r...

By Sarah Moore 18 Mar 2020

Study Finds Reductions in Ground Ozone, Air Pollution Could Increase Crop Yield

In California’s Central Valley, farmers do not generally endorse government regulations.

17 Mar 2020

SuperFOIL Doesn’t Leave ‘Mushroom’ for Improvement with Recycled Plastic Insulation

The company has worked closely with Texfelt to create a unique insulation product for mushroom polytunnels.

From SuperFOIL Insulation 17 Mar 2020

Researchers Study Fate of Nanoscale Plastics Entering into Aquatic Environment

A research team from Washington State University has discovered that nanoparticles of the increasingly used plastics move along with the water supply, specifically in freshwater, or reach wastewater treatment plants, eventually ending up as landfills, sludge, and often as fertilizers.

16 Mar 2020