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Have polar ice sheet melting records reached their worst?

Over the last decade, polar ice sheet melting records have faced their seven worst years, with 2019 being the worst on record.

Australia introduces new Fuel Efficiency Standard to drive EV uptake

The Australian Government has announced a new Fuel Efficiency Standard to increase the uptake of electric vehicles nationwide.

New US vehicle emissions standards to accelerate EV sales

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has revealed new federal vehicle emissions standards to boost electric vehicle sales.

Climate tech boosted by $7.5bn investments in space tech

Oliver Warren, Investment Banking Associate at DAI Magister, says falling costs of space tech deployment will positively impact climate tech.

Carbon capture technology and the green frontier

Discover how Giammarco-Vetrocoke has evolved with the green energy transition to develop effective and reliable carbon capture technology.

Concrete for long-term carbon capture and storage?

What is the potential of concrete as a carbon capture and storage solution? Päivö Kinnunen of the University of Oulu explores this further.

Are activities in space contributing to climate change?

Dr Thomas Shahady, Professor of Environmental Science at the University of Lynchburg, details how space activity could impact climate change.

Wildlife conservation could mitigate climate change

Global wildlife conservation could enhance natural carbon capture and storage by boosting ecosystem carbon sinks.

Does daylight saving time result in lower energy consumption?

When clocks go forward by one hour, as they do every Spring, debates occur about whether or not we should eliminate daylight saving time.

Underwater waves play an important role in oceanic carbon sequestration

According to new research, underwater waves deep below the ocean’s surface play a vital role in the ocean’s carbon sequestration potential.  

Carbon sink vulnerability of recovering forests highlighted in new study

The carbon sink potential of forests recovering from deforestation does not align with the current rate of deforestation.

Improving carbon capture efficiency with quantum computing

Researchers have developed a quantum computing algorithm that could identify better compounds for more efficient carbon capture.

Cargo ships powered by wind could help fight climate change

Future cargo ships are set to be powered by wind once again due to a new project that retrofits large vessels with ultra-modern wing sails.

Effects of climate change on Arctic rivers monitored by scientists

A team investigating the effects of climate change on large rivers found that as temperatures rise, Arctic rivers are moving unpredictably.  

US Government announces $6bn funding to combat industrial emissions

The US Department of Energy has revealed it will fund the $6bn Industrial Demonstrations Program to tackle industrial emissions.

How important are ecosystem engineers for climate change mitigation?

Mussels play an important role as ecosystem engineers and will help protect coastal environments in the face of climate change. 

UK flooding damage to rise by over 20% if global emission targets are not met

Research suggests damage caused by UK flooding could increase by more than 20% over the next century if global emissions targets are not met.

UN High Seas Treaty established to protect the world’s oceans

The UN has announced a High Seas Treaty to safeguard oceans, combatting biodiversity loss, climate change, and environmental degradation.

Solar geoengineering research boosted despite climate change worries

Researchers in Africa are set to receive grants worth tens of thousands of dollars to study the impact of solar geoengineering.

3D-printing concrete to capture industrial carbon emissions

A $540,000-funded project will innovate a method that captures industrial emissions and sequesters them via 3D-printing concrete.

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