Environment

New Tool for Converting Carbon Dioxide is Provided by a Long-Forgotten Equation

New Tool for Converting Carbon Dioxide is Provided by a Long-Forgotten Equation

Cornell University researchers have dusted off a 120-year-old electrochemical equation in an effort to control atmospheric carbon dioxide and transform the gas into a useful…
Scientists Develop AI-Powered Energy Management for High-Efficiency Sustainable Solar Cells for IoT Devices

Scientists Develop AI-Powered Energy Management for High-Efficiency Sustainable Solar Cells for IoT Devices

Newcastle University researchers have created environmentally-friendly, high-efficiency photovoltaic cells that harness ambient light to power internet of Things (IoT) devices. The research team from the…
How to Safely Relocate Communities Away from Areas at Risk of Flooding

How to Safely Relocate Communities Away from Areas at Risk of Flooding

Moving communities away from flood hazards while minimizing damage necessitates careful planning, coordination, and consideration of social, economic, and environmental factors. As sea levels rise…
The Climate Solutions Explorer is now Available

The Climate Solutions Explorer is now Available

The Climate Solutions Explorer, a comprehensive resource that visualizes and presents vital data about climate mitigation, climate impacts, vulnerabilities, and risks associated with development and…
A Framework for Preparing for Ocean Acidification

A Framework for Preparing for Ocean Acidification

Preparing for ocean acidification necessitates a multifaceted approach that combines scientific knowledge, policy development, community engagement, and adaptation strategies. An international research team creates a…
The Majority of the Plastic Pollution on Coral Reefs Comes from Fishing Activities and Increases With Depth

The Majority of the Plastic Pollution on Coral Reefs Comes from Fishing Activities and Increases With Depth

Plastic pollution refers to the environmental problem caused by the accumulation of plastic waste in the natural environment, particularly in oceans, rivers, lakes, and land.…
Rising Groundwater Causes Problems for Coastal Septic Systems Due to Rising Sea Levels

Rising Groundwater Causes Problems for Coastal Septic Systems Due to Rising Sea Levels

Coastal communities are being severely impacted by sea level rise and powerful storms, which result in more floods, more land being lost to saltwater intrusion,…
There may be a Salt Marsh in Massachusetts that Holds the Key to Surviving Rapid Sea Level Rise

There may be a Salt Marsh in Massachusetts that Holds the Key to Surviving Rapid Sea Level Rise

Recently, a group of scientists reported the following findings in the Journal of Geophysical Research under the direction of Brian Yellen, research professor of earth,…
Evaluation of Ocean-Based Climate Intervention Technologies’ Potential Impacts on Deep-Sea Ecosystems

Evaluation of Ocean-Based Climate Intervention Technologies’ Potential Impacts on Deep-Sea Ecosystems

One of the least well-known places on Earth is the deep sea, which contains numerous delicate ecosystems that are essential to the carbon cycle. The…
Pulsing Ultrasound Waves May One Day Clean Waterways of Microplastic

Pulsing Ultrasound Waves May One Day Clean Waterways of Microplastic

Most waterways, from headwater streams to the Arctic Ocean, have colorful plastic debris floating along below the surface. These almost noticeable microplastics, which are smaller…
Climate Resilience

Climate Resilience

The ability of individuals, communities, systems, and countries to anticipate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from the adverse effects of climate change is referred…
Condenser Tumble Dryers that Advertise Themselves as “Sustainable” Produce Tons of Waterborne Microfiber Pollution

Condenser Tumble Dryers that Advertise Themselves as “Sustainable” Produce Tons of Waterborne Microfiber Pollution

According to a recent study, hundreds of tonnes of potentially hazardous microfibers are emitted into streams and oceans across the UK and Europe when laundry…
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