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Wildfires Lead to Rapid Changes in the Aquatic Ecosystems

In devasting cases dotting the globe in recent years, climate warming has led to an increase in the number and severity of destructive wildfires. Climate change projections indicate that environmental and economic damage from wildfires will spread and escalate in the years ahead.

14 Dec 2023

More Frequent, Intense Spring Heatwaves Drive Early Snowmelt in the Pacific Northwest

Even in the precipitation-heavy Pacific Northwest, more frequent heatwaves are threatening a key source of water supply.

14 Dec 2023

Unmasking the Carbon Cost of Beef Farming

Beef operations that keep cattle on lifelong grass-based diets may have an overall higher carbon footprint than those that switch cattle to grain-based diets partway through their lives.

14 Dec 2023

Climate-Friendly Sodium-Ion Batteries Offer a Sustainable Alternative for Energy Storage

The transition to a society without fossil fuels means that the need for batteries is increasing at a rapid pace. At the same time, the increase will mean a shortage of the metals lithium and cobalt,

14 Dec 2023

GM and Komatsu Collaborate on Hydrogen Fuel Cell-Powered Mining Truck

General Motors and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s 930E electric drive mining truck, the world’s best-selling ultra-class haul truck.

14 Dec 2023

Flying Cars Are Starting To Soar–Here Are The Big Names

The distance between science fiction and reality narrowed a bit at the 2023 North American International Detroit Auto Show, where Alef Aeronautics debuted its Model A prototype.

14 Dec 2023

CompPair Secures Funding to Achieve Significant Milestones in its Growth

CompPair Technologies Ltd. is pleased to announce the closing of a funding round to strengthen company activities, foster growth within the composites industry and expand the team.

From CompPair Technologies Ltd. 14 Dec 2023

Harnessing Light for Eco-Friendly Carbon Monoxide Production

Under the direction of University Professor Geoffrey Ozin of the Department of Chemistry in the University of Toronto’s Faculty of Arts & Science, a group of advanced materials chemistry researchers has made a major advancement in the use of light to convert carbon and carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO).

13 Dec 2023

Carbon Emissions of Different Transportation Within a Unified Evaluation Framework

Third-largest contribution to carbon emissions worldwide is transportation. It is critical that nations everywhere take immediate action to address this situation.

13 Dec 2023

China Leads the Race in Battery Recycling

With the increase in the production of batteries for electric vehicles, demand is also rising for the necessary raw materials.

13 Dec 2023

Plans for the Cleantech Park in Georgetown Announced

Plans for the Cleantech Park in Georgetown, which include the Cleantech Innovation Centre (CIC), were made public today.

13 Dec 2023

MIT's Fast Forward Plan: A Roadmap for a Greener Campus

With the launch of Fast Forward: MIT's Climate Action Plan for the Decade, the Institute committed to decarbonize campus operations by 2050 — an effort that touches on every corner of MIT, from building energy use to procurement and waste.

13 Dec 2023

Compound Energy Droughts Can Last Nearly a Week in Some Parts of the U.S.

Solar and wind power may be free, renewable fuels, but they also depend on natural processes that humans cannot control.

13 Dec 2023

Katrick Technologies Completes First Testing Milestone

Katrick Technologies has concluded the first stage of the Alpha testing phase of its novel wind power generation technology.

12 Dec 2023

Market Evolution in the Green Transition

Recent research underscores the necessity of enhancing policies that promote the green economy to mitigate environmental risks, prevent monopolies, and address potential investment shortages.

12 Dec 2023