Cleantech News

RSS

Heavy Metal Pollution Could Lead to Cardiovascular Diseases

Even small doses of poisonous chemicals in the environment pose a substantial risk to cardiovascular health, according to a new report.

30 Aug 2018

Research Investigates Effect of Haze on Solar Power Generation and Comes up with Solution

Results have just been published from a years-long project trying to quantify just how urban-based solar installations are affected by hazes.

30 Aug 2018

Study Reveals Impact of Warming on Major Arctic Rivers

The Arctic has started to display signs of substantial ecological upheaval. The rate of warming in the Arctic is twice the world average.

29 Aug 2018

Popular Bright-Blue Dye Could Also Power Batteries

A new study has revealed blue dye can be used for the controlled capture, storage and release of energy.

By Brett Smith 29 Aug 2018

Study Shows Increasing Levels of CO2 Leads to Risk of Nutritional Deficiencies in Millions

According to a new study, the increasing levels of CO2 decreases the nutrients in crops, leading to nutritional deficiencies in people.

28 Aug 2018

Study Finds Many Arctic Pollutants Decrease Following Stockholm Convention

Researchers monitoring the Arctic region discovered a decrease in persistent organic pollutants (POPs) regulated by the Stockholm Convention.

28 Aug 2018

MIT’s Solar Vehicle Shines in 2018 ASC

MIT's Solar Electric Vehicle Team completed their first race in three years, the 2018 American Solar Challenge, last month. The team was awarded 5th place overall in the single-occupant vehicle class.

28 Aug 2018

Ashtead Expands Environmental Monitoring Instrument Fleet

Ashtead Technology has significantly increased its fleet of equipment for environmental and occupational safety monitoring with the addition of the TSI QUEST range of instruments. As a TSI Gold Channel Distributor, Ashtead will offer these advanced instruments for both hire and sale; providing customers with both instrumental and financial flexibility.

From Ashtead Technology Ltd 27 Aug 2018

Tiny Fish Lice Probable Indicators of Metal Pollution in Freshwater

Agriculture, industry, and urban activities threaten fresh water. Particularly, metal pollution can be extremely hard to detect early.

27 Aug 2018

Volatile Organic Compounds from Thawing Permafrost Have Implications on Arctic Climate

Biological activity in previously frozen ground is enabled by permafrost, which causes a potential release of gases relevant to climate.

27 Aug 2018

EU Renewable-Energy Policy Changes Chip Away at Forestry Protections

Legislative revisions to the European Union’s Renewable Energy Directive (RED) will erode existing safeguards that prevent unsustainable exploitation of forests. The revisions also set incentives that inevitably encourage the burning of unsustainable wood biomass for heating and electricity generation.

24 Aug 2018