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Scientists make a breakthrough in transforming CO2 into renewable methanol

Yale University scientists have developed a new process that converts carbon dioxide (CO2) from industrial emissions into renewable methanol, a widely used liquid fuel.

Sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking

Maria Adebowale-Schwarte, CEO of Foundation for Future London, analyses and promotes sustainable and equitable futures through placemaking.

Global climate change amplifies risk of flash droughts and threatens croplands

The intensification of flash droughts, rapid and unexpected drought events, poses a significant threat to agricultural and ecological systems.

Nature’s climate solution: Carbon storage in soil is shown to slow global warming

In a ground-breaking study, Lund University researchers have revealed the astonishing ability of microorganisms in soil to adapt to climate change.

€1.3 billion Polish scheme for agricultural producers affected by climate change

The European Commission has approved a €1.3 billion Polish scheme to financially support agricultural producers covering the risk of damage to crops and livestock.

Hottest days are warming twice as fast in North-West Europe

University of Oxford research reveals that the hottest days in North-West Europe are warming twice as fast as average summer days due to climate change.

LNG and the Willow Project: Biden’s stance on oil drilling becomes clearer

President Biden’s approval of the $8 billion Willow Project has rightly sparked environmental outrage across the globe, but are the political consequences of its endorsement being overlooked?

Saving the world: 2023 sees Amazon deforestation down 40% so far

We may be seeing actual change occur in the battle against Amazon deforestation, with government data reporting a 40 per cent reduction in land clearing when compared with the same period in 2022.

Can viruses worsen ecosystem responses against climate change?

Viruses have strong, potentially negative effects on microbes, which could mean ecosystem responses against climate change could be reduced.

Indo-Pacific corals cope better in higher ocean temperatures

An international team led by Penn State found that Indo-Pacific corals cope better with rising water temperatures than Atlantic corals.

Everything you need to know about the ERC Synergy Grant

Find out here what makes the €10 million ERC Synergy Grant unique and valuable for academics seeking to push the boundaries of their fields.

Are flash droughts a new norm?

‘Flash droughts’ are becoming increasingly frequent owing to human-inflicted climate change, and this trend is only going to grow.

“Fog Catchers”: The water harvesters stopping drought in Chile’s desert

Fundación Un Alto en el Desierto (A Stop in the Desert Foundation) is preventing drought in Chile's desert by harvesting water for isolated communities.

Why we must end factory farming before it is too late

Why should we end factory farming? The intensely cruel farming process is responsible for extreme animal cruelty, pollution, wildlife extinction and global hunger.

Biofuels as petroleum alternatives: Closing the carbon cycle with bacteria

Finding a way to close the carbon cycle is crucial in our steps towards a greener planet; researchers believe that filtering out petroleum and utilizing other options like biofuels we can help reduce our CO2 emissions.

Will the Willow Project be approved and what consequences might we see?

U.S. President Joe Biden and his administration have advanced on a decision that could allegedly damage our climate beyond repair, but what is the Willow Project and how will it change the world around us?

Record-breaking amount of carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires in 2021

Gradually increasing since 2000, carbon dioxide emissions from wildfires peaked drastically in 2021 to a record high of 1.76 billion tons.

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