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Energy & environment research
Here, we learn about the research of Dr Sanju A. Sanjaya, Director, of the West Virginia State University Energy and Environmental Science Institute.
The climate case and the UN’s Decade of Action
Professor Cees van Dam, International Business and Human Rights at the Rotterdam School of Management, explains why Wednesday 26 May 2021 will go down in history as ‘Black Wednesday’ for the oil and gas industry.
Improving water resource knowledge
Dr Joel Burken & Dr Chang-Soo Kim from Missouri University of Science and Technology, in this editorial underline the importance of improving water resource knowledge among citizens & policy-makers.
Safeguarding Galapagos for the future
Why conserve Galapagos? Clare Simm from the Galapagos Conservation Trust answers this vital question, discussing the immense vulnerability of the islands and the work being done to protect them.
Scientists say microbes on seafloor absorb greenhouse gases
It is commonly known that the Amazon rainforest absorbs greenhouse gases - but scientists now draw attention to the mystery of the seafloor, where microbial communities eat up gigatons of methane.
G7 countries agree to existing climate change policies
Alongside discussions on vaccine equality, the G7 summit raised the potential of new environment goals - but the countries largely stuck to established climate change policies, by confirming their ongoing commitment.
High blood lead levels found in people living near oil extraction sites
Indigenous communities in the Amazon have been found to have high blood levels due to illegal oil extraction sites, according to a new study.
The aquaculture sector towards the bioeconomy
Sergio Ponsá Salas, Director, BETA Technological Center (UVic-UCC), describes boosting the transition of the aquaculture sector towards the bioeconomy, with discussion ranging from aquaculture industry by-products to bio-based fertilizers.
Are cities and regions helping nations to gain steam on stronger climate goals?
Yunus Arikan from ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability, explains how all levels of government play a role in international climate negotiations.
Commission strikes €820 million partnership with Bill Gates on net-zero economy
The European Commission has created a collaboration with Breakthrough Energy, founded by Bill Gates, to invest roughly €820 million from 2022-26 to create green tech that can be used commercially.
Abrupt thaw events: Local landscape degradations with large-scale impacts on Arctic ecosystems
Thaw slump events are local landscape degradations that are expanding with present-day warming in the Arctic, as explained by Maxime Thomas from the Earth and Life Institute at UCLouvain, Belgium.
Building the new wave of renewable energy technology
Rémi Gruet, CEO at Ocean Energy Europe, shares his thoughts on building the new wave of renewable energy technology.
President von der Leyen: “We need a race to zero in greenhouse gas emissions”
To begin EU Green Week 2021, President Ursula von der Leyen gave a speech discussing how the bloc could orchestrate "a race to zero in greenhouse gas emissions" - alongside reaffirming existing policy goals.
New study finds high levels of mercury in Pacific Ocean
Scientists say that levels of mercury in the Pacific Ocean are even higher than some places directly contaminated by the toxic chemical.
In a changing world, how can humans and elephants live together?
Rob Brandford, Executive Director of the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, discusses the challenge of human-elephant conflict and maps out the complex path to coexistence.
How can Finland confront the climate crisis and preserve its biodiversity?
Krista Mikkonen, Minister of the Environment and Climate Change in Finland illustrates why a circular economy will provide the means to tackle the climate crisis and loss of biodiversity.
Methane emissions: Hiding in the shadow of carbon dioxide emissions
Here, we discuss how methane emissions are the second biggest contributor to human caused global warming after carbon dioxide (CO2).
Let’s learn how to use plastic anew!
Research Professor Ali Harlin urges us to reconsider our plastic use and illustrates how the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland is aiming to halve the environmental impact of plastics.
Modelling Armageddon: The effects of nuclear weapons on climate
Owen B. Toon, Alan Robock & Richard P. Turco turn our thoughts towards modelling Armageddon in terms of the effects of nuclear weapons on climate.
National Plant Health Week highlights the benefits of plants
National Plant Health Week (10th May) sets out to discover why plant health matters, the threats plants face, and plant health science.
