Impacts of climate change on our water and energy systems: it's complicated
Scientists propose a framework for evaluating climate change adaptations.
Jan 11th, 2021
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Scientists propose a framework for evaluating climate change adaptations.
Jan 11th, 2021
Read moreFor the first time, researchers have used a novel catalyst process to recycle a type of plastic found in everything from grocery bags and food packaging to toys and electronics into liquid fuels and wax.
Jan 5th, 2021
Read moreCan you imagine a world powered by 100% renewable electricity and fuels? It may seem fantasy, but a collaborative team of scientists has just shown this dream is theoretically possible - if we can garner global buy-in.
Dec 22nd, 2020
Read moreResearchers have produced a semi-artificial electrode that could convert light energy into other forms of energy in biosolar cells. The technique is based on the photosynthesis protein Photosystem I from cyanobacteria.
Dec 21st, 2020
Read moreThe work could someday lead to reduced reliance on the energy-intensive processes that are used to move and treat wastewater.
Dec 17th, 2020
Read moreThe environmental damage arising from the production of foods is not currently reflected in prices. If the consequential costs of the greenhouse gases emitted are determined and added to current food prices, animal products such as milk, cheese and especially meat would have to become far more expensive.
Dec 15th, 2020
Read moreBy borrowing nature's blueprints for photosynthesis, bioengineers have found a way to efficiently absorb and store large-scale, low-cost renewable energy from the sun - while sequestering atmospheric carbon dioxide to use later as a biofuel.
Dec 15th, 2020
Read moreWe are doubling the mass of the human-made, 'anthropogenic' part of the world every twenty years and the curve is not flattening.
Dec 15th, 2020
Read moreScientists summarize the story of the development of new evaporation strategies, point out current deficiencies and challenges, and lay out future research directions to hasten the practical application of the direct solar steam generation purification technology.
Dec 12th, 2020
Read moreA European project demonstrates the potential of sustainable bio-based composite applications in the aerospace, acoustics and automotive sectors.
Dec 10th, 2020
Read moreComplete removal of microbial contaminant layer accumulated on the membrane surface by sunlight irradiation. Providing a foundation for the development of new membrane materials on the convergence between water treatment and photocatalyst technologies.
Dec 9th, 2020
Read moreThe new strain of bacterium can remove both nitrogen and phosphorous from sewage.
Dec 9th, 2020
Read moreAssessing the environment's prospects in a fast-changing world requires the consideration of emerging trends. A series of joint European Environment Agency (EEA) and Eionet briefings, published today, explores the potential environmental and policy impacts from four emerging technological innovations.
Nov 21st, 2020
Read moreScientists have presented a method to visualise convection in the electrolyte and to reliably simulate it in advance with a multiphysics model. The results can support the design and scaling up of this technology.
Nov 20th, 2020
Read moreBioplastic has some apparent advantages: it is usually made from recycled material or plant cellulose, it can be biodegradable - or both. But a new study shows that it is not non-toxic.
Nov 18th, 2020
Read moreNew study develops a novel eco-friendly buffer for solar panels, which could tip the scale in the renewable energy transition.
Nov 11th, 2020
Read moreThe GEOSX simulator will enable researchers around the world to build on the work of the three partners, providing an open framework to accelerate the development of carbon capture, utilization and storage technologies. It also has application to a variety of other subsurface energy technologies.
Nov 10th, 2020
Read moreScientists are working on sustainable alternatives to metal materials in large power storage systems.
Nov 9th, 2020
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