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Climate Change

‘Climate Change’ or ‘Global Warming’ represents a change in global or regional climate patterns. It has been attributed to the increased levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide.

It is universally agreed by most scientists that the main cause of global warming is the human expansion of the ‘Greenhouse Effect’. Human activities across the globe are changing the natural greenhouse. The burning of fossil fuels like coal and oil have increased the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide. the consequences of changing the natural greenhouse are not easy to accurately predict. However there are a number of possible effects such as the excessive heating and cooling of certain regions. The heating of regions such at the north and south pole will result in the melting of ice capes and increase sea levels.

Despite the immense research and evidence there is still debate from some as to the existence of the issue.

Debate?

Many faces in the media, have openly argued against the existence of Climate change. Most famous of which being US President Donald Trump. He has on the record stated that he believes Climate Change is a Hoax created by the Chinese.
Since the late 19th Century the average surface temperature of the planet has risen by around 0.9 degrees Celsius. Research states that most warming has occurred over the last 35 years and the 5 hottest temperatures being since 2010. So it seems almost comical to suggest that the topic could be a Hoax. However it’s true that the leader of one of the top world powers denies its existence entirely. even with compelling statistics such as 2016 being the hottest year on record.

There are articles exploring the ways in which different countries around the world tackle their own levels of pollution.

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Scientists make a breakthrough in transforming CO2 into renewable methanol

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

Researchers to make trees more resilient to climate change

Environment
Six research teams across the UK will receive a share of £10.5 million to help trees adapt to climate change and capture greenhouse gas emissions.

Tackling plastic pollution for a greener future

Circular Economy
Gert-Jan Gruter, Chief Technology Officer, Avantium, discusses how the chemical industry can become more sustainable, reduce plastic pollution and achieve net-zero.

UK lost over 75,000 environmental jobs in last five years

Environment
According to Labour, the UK Government lost 75,000 environmental jobs over the last five years - including jobs in solar power, onshore wind, renewable electricity and bioenergy.

Scientists use environmental DNA to calculate marine biodiversity

Environment
This study, conducted across the last 20 years on the kelp forests of Santa Barbara, examined marine biodiversity via environmental DNA.

High air pollution linked to 16% increased risk of dementia

Environment
A Seattle-based study found that people living in an area with air pollution levels of PM2.5 have a 16% increase in risk of dementia.

Scientists say women faced food insecurity during India’s lockdown

Research & Innovation
The study, published in Economia Politica, finds that the Indian COVID lockdown led to women facing greater food insecurity - due to fluctuations in food prices and pre-existing social issues.

Scientists say adapt plant roots to protect food security from climate

Agriculture
Overheating is creating issues for agriculture across the globe - now, scientists think that adapting plant roots to the heat could protect food security.

Scientists say temperatures in South America could rise by 4°C

Agriculture
If greenhouse gas emissions continue as they are, the average temperature in South America could rise by 4°C - bringing with it more floods and wildfires.

Funding to make EV batteries safer, cheaper and easier to recycle

Transport
Seventeen projects have been awarded £10 million to make electric vehicle batteries safer, more powerful, cheaper and easier to recycle.

California fires decrease natural carbon absorbing effect by 9%

Environment
In California, wildfires are a horrific, regular occurrence - now, scientists warn that the natural carbon absorbing effect of the forests will decrease by atleast 9%.

Laying the foundations for a greener future

Sustainable Development
Nadeem Malik, head of UK & Ireland at Software AG, looks at how organisations can build back better and ensure their technology and processes are fit for a greener future.

Satellite reveals six gigatons of carbon emitted from land

Environment
According to new observations by a Chinese satellite, six gigatons of carbon are emitted over land every year - equivalent to 12 times the mass of all living humans.

Study finds 20% of forest space overlaps with legal mining areas

Environment
The study finds that 20% of existing forests overlap with legal mining and oil extraction areas - a space roughly the size of Egypt.

Scientists say “moon wobble” will create extreme floods in 2030s

Agriculture
According to a study by the University of Hawaii, a natural "moon wobble" will create extreme flooding for US coastal regions in the mid-2030s.

Scientists use satellite imagery to predict underwater volcano eruptions

Environment
A new study by Hiroshima university uses satellite imagery to predict underwater volcano eruptions - using sea discolouration as a measurement of looming danger.

Europeans consider climate change as the single most serious problem facing the world

Environment
A recent Eurobarometer survey has found that European citizens believe that climate change is the single most serious problem facing the world.
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