New study reveals gas that triggers ozone destruction
Scientists at the Universities of York and Leeds have made a significant discovery about the cause of the destruction of ozone over oceans.
Jan 15th, 2013
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Scientists at the Universities of York and Leeds have made a significant discovery about the cause of the destruction of ozone over oceans.
Jan 15th, 2013
Read moreFraunhofer and The University of British Columbia UBC in Vancouver, Canada will partner to jointly develop technologies for sustainable energy production and supply.
Jan 14th, 2013
Read moreChina has announced it will join the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), a milestone in international efforts to double the share of renewable energy worldwide by 2030.
Jan 14th, 2013
Read moreThe world's first open-access Global Atlas of renewable energy resources went live yesterday, announced at the annual general assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Jan 14th, 2013
Read moreMonthly temperature extremes have become much more frequent, as measurements from around the world indicate. On average, there are now five times as many record-breaking hot months worldwide than could be expected without long-term global warming.
Jan 14th, 2013
Read moreThe Arctic sea ice is shrinking, both in extent and thickness. In addition to the manmade contribution to the sea ice loss, there are also natural factors contributing to this loss.
Jan 14th, 2013
Read moreThe U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) has created an energy analysis tool to help individuals and educators experiment with future energy use scenarios.
Jan 12th, 2013
Read moreSUPRAPOWER is an EU FP7 founded research project focused on a major innovation in offshore wind turbine technology by developing a new compact superconductor-based generator.
Jan 11th, 2013
Read moreThe salinisation of rivers is a global problem that affects to countries all over the world and it causes a high environmental and economic cost, and poses a high risk to global health. Climate change and the increasing water consumption can worsen even more the future scene.
Jan 11th, 2013
Read moreA European consortium is organising a multi-sectoral partnership of stakeholders involved in defining research agendas for energy-efficient buildings. The goal is a long-term strategic research roadmap.
Jan 11th, 2013
Read moreScientists are developing a design concept for a light-weight electric car made largely of plant-based materials.
Jan 11th, 2013
Read moreScientists are developing novel textiles from 100 % renewable and natural materials. Groundcovers and insect screens are among the numerous products targeted for application of the eco-friendly technology.
Jan 11th, 2013
Read moreWith heatwaves predicted to increase in intensity and duration, the importance of heat tolerant crops is becoming increasingly urgent.
Jan 10th, 2013
Read moreStarting this month, NASA will send a remotely piloted research aircraft as high as 65,000 feet over the tropical Pacific Ocean to probe unexplored regions of the upper atmosphere for answers to how a warming climate is changing Earth.
Jan 10th, 2013
Read moreThe BOLERO program will identify the molecules with the most potential and will optimize their synthesis by selecting improved strains to increase production yields.
Jan 10th, 2013
Read moreGoogle Inc. is investing $200 million in a Texas wind farm, the Internet search leader's latest big bet on the future alternative energy.
Jan 9th, 2013
Read moreTree seeds, rather than biomass or fuel crop plants, could represent an abundant source of renewable energy.
Jan 9th, 2013
Read moreHow does mathematics improve our understanding of weather and climate? Can mathematicians determine whether an extreme meteorological event is an anomaly or part of a general trend? Presentations touching on these questions will be given at the annual national mathematics conference in San Diego, California.
Jan 9th, 2013
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