New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the airClimateScience
New humidity-driven membrane to remove carbon dioxide from the air
A new ambient-energy-driven membrane that pumps carbon dioxide out of the air has been developed by Newcastle University researchers. By Newcastle University Direct air capture…
SourceJuly 19, 2024
Full articleResearcher tackles hidden climate impacts in the soil and airClimate
Researcher tackles hidden climate impacts in the soil and air
By Courtney Sakry | Virginia Tech College of Engineering Hosein Foroutan is on a mission to reduce the uncertainty regarding climate change. While many people…
SourceJuly 17, 2024
Full articleCapturing carbon with energy-efficient sodium carbonate−nanocarbon hybrid materialClimateScience
Capturing carbon with energy-efficient sodium carbonate−nanocarbon hybrid material
By Chiba University Industrial emissions are one of the main sources of climate change-inducing carbon dioxide (CO2). While adopting renewable and clean energy alternatives is…
SourceJuly 16, 2024
Full articleCutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layerScience
Cutting farm nitrous oxide emissions helps climate and ozone layer
Farming methods can reduce nitrous oxide emissions without slowing down the overall recovery of the ozone layer, results from new research have shown. By University…
SourceJuly 10, 2024
Full articlePinpointing coal plants to convert to nuclear energy, considering both practicality and community supportClimate
Pinpointing coal plants to convert to nuclear energy, considering both practicality and community support
The most comprehensive coal-to-nuclear analysis to date could help policymakers and utilities plan how to meet climate targets. By University of Michigan An assessment ranks…
SourceJuly 9, 2024
Full articleZero-emissions trucks alone won’t cut it: Early retirement of polluters key to California’s emission goalsClimate
Zero-emissions trucks alone won’t cut it: Early retirement of polluters key to California’s emission goals
By IOP Publishing California must implement early retirement for existing heavy-duty vehicles as well as introducing zero-emissions vehicles (ZEVs) to protect Black, Latino and vulnerable…
SourceJuly 8, 2024
Full articleCompact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality ratesScience
Compact cities have lower carbon emissions, but poorer air quality, less green space and higher mortality rates
A study by ISGlobal analyses 919 European cities and their environmental quality, CO2 emissions and impact on human health. By Barcelona Institute for Global Health…
SourceJuly 4, 2024
Full articleTrue scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealedClimateScience
True scale of carbon impact from long-distance travel revealed
By University of Leeds The reality of the climate impact of long-distance passenger travel has been revealed in new research from the University of Leeds.…
SourceJuly 2, 2024
Full articleHarnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restorationScience
Harnessing ecological theory for successful ecosystem restoration
By Duke Nicholas School of the Environment | Duke University Scientists have created a research framework to incorporate ecological theory – mathematical models and concepts…
SourceJune 18, 2024
Full articleEurope’s climate laws could spell the end to low-cost flights – but what about private jets?Climate
Europe’s climate laws could spell the end to low-cost flights – but what about private jets?
By Fausto Corvino, Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) | The Conversation The era of low-cost air travel in Europe may be over for good, thanks…
SourceMay 22, 2024
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