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Study Explores Link Between Fine Particles Exposure and Cardiovascular Disease

A research team led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), an organization aided by “la Caixa,” has, for the first time, investigated the connection between ambient and household air pollution and carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), a marker of atherosclerosis, in a population of a low-and-middle-income country.

11 Nov 2019

The Melting Arctic May be Causing the Spread of a Virus in Marine Mammals

By David J. Cross 11 Nov 2019

Air Quality in Delhi to Become “Severe” in Next 24 Hours Due to Stubble Burning

Air in Delhi Likely to Become “Severe” in Next 24 Hours After A Spike in Stubble Burning

By Sarah Moore 11 Nov 2019

Bioenergy STRONG Conference – Converting Australia’s Waste into Useable Energy

Bioenergy Australia’s annual Bioenergy STRONG conference will explore innovative approaches that Australia can adopt and expand on to convert agricultural, municipal, industrial and non-recyclable waste into valuable products such as electricity, liquid transport fuels for land, sea and air, renewable gas, renewable heat and high value products such as bio plastics and chemicals.

11 Nov 2019

Roofit.solar Named Swedish Steel Prize 2019 Finalist

For developing an innovative roofing product that successfully combines a highly effective solar panel with an architecturally attractive and environmentally friendly steel roof, Roofit.solar has been nominated for the Swedish Steel Prize 2019.

From Roofit.solar 11 Nov 2019

NREL Produces Wind Turbine Blade Components Using Arkema’s Thermoplastic Resin

At its Composites Manufacturing Education and Technology (CoMET) Facility, NREL is producing wind turbine blade components with Arkema’s Elium liquid thermoplastic resin.

From Arkema 11 Nov 2019

John Lewis Trucks to Run on Carbon Neutral Cow Manure

By David J. Cross 8 Nov 2019

Study Finds Oceanic Black Carbon is Very Different from Black Carbon in Rivers

Researchers attempting to understand the global carbon cycle have long assumed that “black carbon” originates on land and reaches the ocean through streams and rivers.

8 Nov 2019

Solar and Wind Energy Enhance Drought Resilience and Groundwater Sustainability

Solar and wind farms are being set up across the country to reduce carbon emissions. These renewables also have another vital effect—preserving more water in the ground.

7 Nov 2019

New Method for Making Wind Energy Systems More Efficient and Cost-Effective

Scientists based in Brazil have formulated a method to better regulate wind energy systems for generating electricity. Wind energy systems are usually costly to maintain, and can only transform a part of the generated energy into storage.

7 Nov 2019

Study Suggests Restoring Native Vegetation Could Reduce Air Pollution

A new study suggests that growing trees and plants close to factories and other sources of pollution could decrease air pollution by an average of 27%.

By Megan Davies 7 Nov 2019

Over 11,000 Scientists Declare Climate Emergency, Predicting ‘Untold human suffering’

By David J. Cross 7 Nov 2019

Danish Sportswear Brand Launch 100% Recycled Socks Using Advanced Swedish Technology

Rockay, a sustainable sportswear brand from Denmark, utilizes Swedish company Polygiene’s technology to launch a new collection in Nov. 2019 of 100 percent recycled socks, with premium quality and eco-friendly credentials, and now available for online pre-orders.

7 Nov 2019

KHS Develops 100% Recyclable Juice Bottle for Freshness Protection

There is an increasing demand from consumers and the beverage industry alike for packaging which saves on resources. Companies who design a container nowadays must also take its entire life cycle into account.

From KHS Corpoplast GmbH 7 Nov 2019

Unilever Commits to Reduce the Use of Virgin Plastics by 2025

Unilever has confirmed that by 2025 it will halve its use of virgin plastic, by reducing its absolute use of plastic packaging by more than 100,000 tons and accelerating its use of recycled plastic. It will help collect and process more plastic packaging than it sells.

From Unilever UK Limited 7 Nov 2019