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Cost-Effective Way to Obtain Energy-Rich Organic Molecules from Algae

Scientists at the University of Tsukuba have come up with a new method of using nanoporous and porous graphene foams to harvest energy and organic molecules from algae.

9 Jul 2019

Wind and Chemical Industries Join Hands for Wind Turbine Recycling

WindEurope, Cefic (the European Chemical Industry Council) and EUCIA (the European Composites Industry Association) have come together to create a cross-sector platform to advance innovative approaches to the recycling of wind turbine blades.

9 Jul 2019

K 2019: Borealis Launches New Recycling Tech. & Improved Recyclates

Borealis has announced the introduction of a new plastics recycling technology, Borcycle™. This evolving technology will be used to produce high-quality compounds made of recycled polyolefins (rPO) such as the newly-launched Borcycle™ MF1981SY, an rPO with over 80% recycled content intended for use in visible appliance parts.

From Borealis AG 9 Jul 2019

Clariant to Unveil Sustainability Projects to Tackle Plastic Waste at K 2019

As action to tackle the challenge of plastic pollution gains momentum specialty chemical company Clariant announces proactive steps to foster partnerships and create a more sustainable plastics industry through a “Symphony of Collaboration.”

From Clariant International Ltd 9 Jul 2019

Hydra Light International Aiming to Power the Future of Alternative Energy Solutions

Hydra Light International Limited, the developer of unique fuel cell power technology, is pleased to announce that it is working towards its global growth strategy aimed at reducing the waste associated with single-use batteries and raising awareness of alternative energy solutions.

From Hydra Light International Ltd 9 Jul 2019

Cannabis Industry Awards Aim to Celebrate Cannabis and Hemp Pioneers in Australia

Cannabis and hemp have come a long way in the past few years as the smoke begins to clear from the myths and stigmas about the plant.

9 Jul 2019

Mass Extinction May Occur When Carbon Emissions Pass a Critical Threshold

In the brain, when neurons fire off electrical signals to their neighbors, this happens through an "all-or-none" response. The signal only happens once conditions in the cell breach a certain threshold.

9 Jul 2019

Pathways to Reduce Carbon Emissions in China

Fulfilling the ultimate goal of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change — keeping global warming well below 2 degrees Celsius, if not 1.5 C — will be impossible without dramatic action from the world's largest emitter of greenhouse gases, China.

9 Jul 2019

Breeding Cattle to Reduce their Methane Emissions

An international group of researchers has demonstrated that cattle can be bred to minimize their methane emissions.

8 Jul 2019

New Model Accounts for Uncertainty in Energy Strategy Decisions

A new model developed by EPFL researchers can help policymakers to account for uncertainties when plotting their energy strategies.

5 Jul 2019

Expert Calls for Strategic Initiative to Develop Green Burial Corridors

A leading public health expert has been demanding a strategic program to create green burial corridors together with main transport routes as British graveyards and cemeteries are quickly running out of space.

5 Jul 2019

Earth Could Support Enough Additional Trees to Cut Carbon Levels

Scientists have conducted the first research to determine the number of trees the Earth can hold, the location, and the amount of carbon they could store. They reported that the Earth can hold enough additional trees to reduce the atmospheric carbon levels by almost 25%, which is lower than any levels observed for around a century.

5 Jul 2019