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Removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Many countries aim to achieve the net-zero emission target. This means that any human activity releasing greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere must be counterbalanced by an equivalent amount being removed. But how is that supposed to work? And what do the public and stakeholders think of it?.
USDA Forest Service launches $34 million grant program to boost forest products economy
On October 24, 2024, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service announced a funding opportunity aimed at restoring the forest products economy and creating jobs within the forestry sector.
The future of health infrastructure: Building for a net zero NHS
Lorna Rothery spoke to Olivia Murphy-Fawcett, Head of Sustainability and Social Impact at NHS Shared Business Services, about how the UK’s health system is working to reduce its carbon emissions and reach a net zero NHS.
Unveiling healthy soil: Why is soil biology key to soil health?
Healthy soil, the foundation of thriving ecosystems, is a complex dance between physical, chemical, and biological processes. While soil biology plays a crucial role, a single test doesn’t tell the whole story. This article delves deeper, exploring the factors that contribute to healthy soil and the various approaches used to assess it.
Cytochrome Technologies Inc: The future of carbon capture and storage
Cytochrome: Accelerating cost-effective carbon capture and storage through ocean-based Enhanced Rock Weathering Technologies.
Recycling and repurposing wind turbine blades
As the demand for renewable energy grows, questions addressing the environmental impact of wind turbines have grown.
The health impacts of air pollution
Lorna Rothery interviewed Juan J. Castillo-Lugo, Air Quality and Health Regional Advisor at the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), about the health effects of air pollution and efforts to reduce exposure.
World Food Day 2024: Ensuring the right to nutritious food for a healthier future
World Food Day 2024, held on 16 October, reminds us of the need to assess world hunger and ensure everybody has access to nutritious foods.
The role of digital twins in driving sustainability
As the pharmaceutical sector endeavours to become more sustainable, we hear how digital twins – virtual replicas of systems or products that can help predict performance – are supporting the industry in its efforts.
Government subsidies for environmental sustainability
Scientists and economists have warned against the use of government subsidies, even when they are aimed at promoting environmentally friendly practices.
Electric-field nanobubbles: A step change in nanobubble engineering, and its “coming of age”
Niall J. English, from Chemical Engineering at University College Dublin, discusses how electric-field nanobubbles have displaced their mechanically-generated counterparts in performance and sustainability.
Sam Ulyatt ambitious targets as CEO of Crown Commercial Service
In her new role as CEO of the Crown Commercial Service (CCS), Sam Ulyatt is determined to steer the organisation towards a more strategic and innovative future.
New fabric inspired by squid skin
Inspired by the adaptive properties of squid skin, researchers from the University of California, Irvine have developed a fabric capable of dynamically adjusting to temperature changes.
Can Europe recover its photovoltaic manufacturing capacity?
Antonio Urbina, from the Department of Sciences and Institute for Advanced Materials and Mathematics (INAMAT2), Universidad Pública de Navarra (UPNA), based at Pamplona in Spain, investigates whether Europe can recover its capacity for photovoltaic manufacturing
The energy transition is contributing worldwide to reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the leading cause of...
Last UK coal-fired power station shuts down
The United Kingdom has said goodbye to its last coal-fired power station.
Iron-rich extinct volcanoes could hold key to future rare earth element supply
In a groundbreaking study by The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, researchers have uncovered a potential goldmine hidden within ancient volcanoes.
Canadian farming: Feeding the world sustainably in a changing climate
Here, the Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Canada’s Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food, says free trade and cutting-edge innovation can help Canada’s agriculture sector in a changing climate.
Trustworthy AI for semiconductor manufacturing
Marcel van Gerven, a Professor of Artificial Cognitive Systems at Radboud University, discusses how his team’s research on AI models, algorithms, and demonstrators could serve as a blueprint for the semiconductor manufacturing industry.
IOT devices: Secure and cost-effective remote access
From smart buildings to environmental monitoring, IoT devices are everywhere, but this widespread adoption is raising new challenges, particularly in securing and managing the devices remotely
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Impact of student funds and fellowships on climate change research and human well-being
Sophie Farmani, Assistant Professor, Arts, Communications and Social Sciences Department, at the University Canada West, charts the positive impact of student funds and fellowships on climate change research and human well-being in the Canadian context.
