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New satellite data reveals alarming melting of west Antarctica’s Thwaites glacier
A study has shown seawater infiltrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This discovery shows the need to reassess global sea level rise projections
Using solar heat to revolutionise steel and cement manufacturing
Researchers in Switzerland are introducing a method to use solar energy instead of fossil fuels to generate the high temperatures required for smelting steel and producing cement.
Artificial intelligence and machine learning in agriculture
HCR Law experts walk us through what we need to know about artificial intelligence and machine learning in agriculture.
Canada’s wildfires: British Columbia faces threat as a wildfire approaches Fort Nelson
Fort Nelson, British Columbia, is under severe threat from the out-of-control Parker Lake wildfire, which has forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
The natural refrigerant choice and environmental considerations
As the refrigeration industry has matured, natural refrigerants have progressively been displaced by synthetic alternatives. However, Tim Mitchell, Sales Director of Klima-Therm, says a greater focus on environmental considerations could reverse this trend.
Could weather events like snow be the real cause of Earthquakes?
What is the real cause of Earthquakes? Researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have revealed a link between weather events and seismic activity.
Dr. Gail Krantzberg – McMaster University
Professor/Program lead of Master’s of Engineering and Public Policy at McMaster University, Ontario Canada. Canadian Lead Investigator, Global Centre for Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters
Fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering. M.Sc. and Ph.D. at the University of Toronto in environmental science and freshwaters. Ontario Ministry of Environment...
€17.8 Million for transformative neighbourhood projects in New European Bauhaus initiative
The European Union has announced a significant funding opportunity for projects aimed at revitalizing neighbourhoods and fostering sustainability through the New European Bauhaus initiative.
Using sugar as a catalyst to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide
In a study published in Science, Northwestern University researchers have introduced a catalyst with the ability to convert carbon dioxide (CO2) into carbon monoxide (CO), using table sugar.
Net-zero construction: Bath leads the way in cutting emissions in construction
Bath and North East Somerset Council have announced a planning policy to reduce carbon emissions in construction.
Gary Yohe – Wesleyan University
Gary Yohe earned his PhD in economics from Yale University in 1975. As a senior member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) from 1995 through 2017, he shared its 2007 Nobel Peace Prize. His primary research, assessment and communication efforts have been focused on exploring describing the...
District heating with heat pumps- ‘A no-regret option’
A critical pathway to delivering low-carbon heat is revealed in the shift from natural gas to electrified heating systems, and an increasingly decarbonised power grid; heat pumps combined with district heating schemes are set to play a key role in this.
Tackling waste: UK Government delays glass bottle deposit scheme until 2027
In a recent move that has caused criticism from environmental groups and Welsh ministers, the UK government has announced a delay in the rollout of a deposit return scheme (DRS) for bottles and cans.
Are cities sinking in China? Land subsiding under growing urban pressure
Could urban cities be a risk of sinking in China? The hidden threat of land subsidence has been largely overlooked until now.
U.S. air quality report shows an increase in pollution levels
A new report from the American Lung Association has revealed findings about air quality across the United States, indicating a significant increase in unhealthy air pollution levels affecting millions of Americans.
North America Analysis April 2024
Open Access Government encourages you to read our latest North America Analysis after Easter, which provides fascinating insights from leading experts and researchers on crucial policy topics.
Earth Day 2024: The fight against plastic pollution
On April 22nd, millions around the world will join together for Earth Day 2024, under the idea of "Planet vs. Plastics" to combat the escalating crisis of plastic pollution.
Ancient plankton migration offers clues to future marine extinctions
Researchers have new insights into how marine communities responded to extreme global warming events millions of years ago.
Understanding soil health in agricultural systems at The University of Western Australia School of...
UWA School of Agriculture and Environment: Understanding soil health in agricultural systems within one of the world’s biodiversity hotspots.
Animal protection NGO urges election commitments to phase out animal testing
Animal protection NGO Cruelty Free International recently presented its manifesto which asks for a phase-out of animal testing at the Houses of Parliament, including animal testing for cosmetics ingredients to be made illegal.