Researchers say the tools already exist to decarbonize industry by 85%AI-generated by DALL-E (love those grassy smokestacks!)The industrial sector contributes approximately 25% of worldwide CO2 emissions, equivalent to around 9.3 billion metric tonnes annually, and this figure is increasing. However, a group at the University of Leeds asserts that we don't have to rely...
2023 was officially the hottest year on record, according to independent analyses by five different organizationsDepositphotosOfficially declared, 2023 has become the hottest year on record. Independent assessments from NASA, NOAA, WMO, Copernicus, and the UK Met Office all arrived at the same verdict. Additionally, the year set various records and witnessed a series of...
Credit: Unsplash.An international team of scientists, led by researchers from Oregon State University, has proposed a groundbreaking "restorative" pathway to navigate humanity away from the dire ecological and social consequences of climate change. Utilizing a unique 500-year dataset, the team suggests that their paradigm-shifting plan not only outlines a new trajectory for society but also contributes...
Credit: PixaobayOn Thursday, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva of Brazil rejected crucial sections of a contentious law aimed at relaxing regulations on pesticide usage in the country.As a major player in agriculture, Brazil holds the title of the world's largest consumer of pesticides, with a significant portion falling under the classification of highly...
Scientists have discovered that methane trapped under Svalbard’s permafrost can escape, risking a warming cycle. Frequent methane accumulations found in wellbore studies highlight the potential for increased global warming as the permafrost thaws. Credit: SciTechDaily.comAccording to scientists, large amounts of methane may be stored beneath the permafrost and could leak if it thaws.Methane is...
The provinces of North Holland and North Brabant in the Netherlands are each looking to cycle paths as a way to generate renewable energyWattway by ColasThe Dutch have a strong affinity for cycling, with over 35,000 km (21,747 miles) of cycle paths weaving through the Netherlands. Two of these bike routes have been enhanced...
Announcement of the agreement at COP28. AMR ALFIKYWell beyond the COP 28 deadline, representatives from over 200 countries have finally reached an historic agreement for a transition away from fossil fuels. The approved text calls for a fair, orderly, and equitable transition in energy systems, accelerating action in this crucial decade to achieve carbon...
AI helps scientists to track icebergs using satellite radar dataDepositphotosScientists are employing machine learning to analyze satellite radar data for the identification of icebergs in the Southern Ocean surrounding Antarctica. This approach aims to enhance comprehension of their life cycle and environmental repercussions.While icebergs might appear distant and exotic, as depicted in movies like...
Credit: Yale E360Researchers at UNSW Sydney, alongside collaborators, have pioneered an eco-friendly technique enabling ammonia production directly on farms, revolutionizing the traditional high-energy methods.The innovation, highlighted in a recent Applied Catalysis B: Environmental publication, drastically improves energy efficiency, scaling up green ammonia synthesis at an industrial level.Formerly reliant on energy-intensive processes contributing significantly...
According to the United Nations Environment Programme, over 300,000 disposable diapers are incinerated, dumped in landfills or otherwise enter the environment once every minute worldwideCredit: pixaobayDisposable diapers contribute significantly to the world's waste problem, primarily due to their challenging recyclability. Nevertheless, there is a fresh method that can recover the "superabsorber" polymer used in...
