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Antarctic meteorites disappearing rapidly due to global warming
Researchers have revealed alarming findings about the rapid disappearance of meteorites from the Antarctic ice sheet due to global warming.
Examining the energy efficiency directive and the district heating sector
The EU has recast the energy efficiency directive. As politics plays a crucial role in the development of future district heating markets, stakeholders within the sector should pay notice.
Plant scientists propose ‘Re-Greening’ arid lands for CO2 sequestration
In an opinion article released in the journal Trends in Plant Science, plant experts contend that addressing the excess carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere requires more than just emission reductions. It needs 're-greening' efforts.
The devastating water footprint of animal agriculture
Jasmine Clark, Senior Environment Campaigner at Viva! walks us through the devastating water footprint of animal agriculture, including scarcity, pollution and unsustainable demand.
Shell Fleet Solutions: Four steps to decarbonize fleets
Here, we learn about Shell Fleet Solutions, one of the global leaders in business mobility, including why public sector fleets need to decarbonise
Shell Fleet Solutions is one of the global leaders in business mobility. Whether you are a small business owner or a large global enterprise, we provide a...
How can farmers deliver on EU Green Deal environmental commitments?
EU Green Deal environmental commitments require farmers across the EU to make significant changes in how they work – from reducing their carbon footprints to adopting more sustainable practices.
A national planning framework can’t forget local authorities
The national planning framework is the bible guiding all land-use, house-building, and energy-planning decisions in the UK.
UK towns & cities lead the way to tackle air pollution
Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of Asthma + Lung UK, explains which towns and cities are trying to tackle air pollution, reducing the dirty air that causes issues for millions of people with lung conditions.
Going green: transport innovation in the face of climate change
How transport innovations and developments will shape our futures despite the challenges of climate change.
Smart, safe and sustainable cycling: how AI-powered insights will encourage the next generation
Sustainable cycling to school could reduce air pollution and promote healthier choices, which could all be delivered by AI-powered insights.
Helping the public sector get on the road to carbon net-zero
Crown Commercial Service details how they are helping the public sector get on the road to carbon net-zero.
How the pandemic was the catalyst for geospatial innovation
Geospatial technology, or geographic information systems (GIS), has become an essential instrument in multiple areas today: agriculture and aviation, construction and commerce, climate research and law enforcement—the list could go on.
Reducing the climate impact with regenerative agriculture and clean energy
Agricultural and energy industries are beginning to make shifts toward more sustainable, eco-friendly practices, like regenerative agriculture to reduce climate impact.
Geothermal energy in the clean energy transition
Aarthi JanakiRaman & Shrinivas Tukdeo from TechVision, Frost & Sullivan, tell us what we need to know about geothermal energy and its role in the clean energy transition.
District heating is necessary to repower EU’s heating sector
Carsten Østergård Pedersen, Rune Kaagaard Sørensen and Asbjørn Ebbesen discuss the necessity of district heating to speed up the phasing out of Russian fossil fuels.
Renewable geothermal energy: A climate champion
Gudlaugur Thór Thórdarson, Minister of the Environment, Energy and Climate in Iceland, discusses renewable geothermal energy, which in his opinion, is a climate champion for the clean energy transition.
Energy efficiency must be prioritised first in heating
Carsten Østergård Pedersen, Rune Kaagaard Sørensen and Asbjørn Bjerregaard Ebbesen from Grundfos Holding A/S argue that energy efficiency should be prioritised first in heating
Cattle production faces annual loss of $40 billion, due to climate change
Cattle production is under serious economic threat due to the increasing heat stress placed on the animals – facing a financial loss of up to $40 billion yearly.
Driving innovations through European research projects PLURAL, POWERSKIN+ and SWITCH2SAVE
Ing. Zuzana Taťáková M.Sc., Project Manager at FENIX TNT s.r.o., tells us about three European research projects, PLURAL, POWERSKIN+ and SWITCH2SAVE.
Delivering sustainable traffic management & control solutions
Gavin Trimnell, Sales Director, explains how Yunex Traffic’s systems help authorities to drive down carbon emissions and costs.
