Startup transforms mining waste into vital metals for U S
Central to the energy transition is a simultaneous shift in metal sourcing. The increasing reliance on renewable energy technologies such…
Category: Environment
EU climate chief approved for new Commission role
Dutch Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra has reaffirmed his commitment to achieve a staggering 90% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.…
New Environment Commissioner Approved After Parliamentary Standoff
After facing tough scrutiny from several European Parliament committees, Jessika Roswall, the former Swedish EU affairs minister, has successfully been…
Can We Ensure a Sustainable Nickel Supply in the Future?
As global efforts intensify to reduce carbon emissions, the demand for essential minerals and metals for clean energy technologies is…
Enhancing Agricultural Resilience to Climate Change
With the planet’s temperature on the rise, it’s crucial for agricultural practices to evolve. Increasingly frequent droughts may render some…
Largest predation event in ocean recorded by oceanographers
In the vast ocean, the saying “there is power in numbers” may not hold true for fish. Recent findings from…
EU Fosters Ambitious Climate Goals for Global Talks
The European Union (EU) has finalized its negotiating position in anticipation of vital UN climate discussions scheduled for next month…
Solar Desalination System Operates Without Extra Batteries
Engineers at MIT have developed an innovative desalination system powered by solar energy, designed to adapt to the sun’s intensity…
Bubble discoveries may improve electrode and electrolyzer design
Industrial electrochemical processes that utilize electrodes for generating fuels and chemical products face challenges due to bubble formation. These bubbles…
Evolving Landscape of Energy Poverty Issues Today
A significant number of Americans are facing challenges in covering their household energy expenses, particularly in the Southern and Southwestern…
Fusion Energy’s Potential in Combating Climate Change
For decades, fusion energy has been celebrated as the ultimate source of abundant, clean electricity. With the pressing global need…
Climate Commissioner Targets Emissions Cuts with Tax Policy
Wopke Hoekstra aims to enact tax reforms that encourage Europeans to adopt cleaner, greener choices, particularly in transportation and heating.…
Marshes Offer Affordable Coastal Protection Solutions
As climate change continues to threaten coastal regions, images of homes being swept away by storm surges and eroding shorelines…
EU September car registrations decline continues
In September, new car registrations across the European Union took a significant hit, primarily driven down by disappointing figures reported…
MEPs push for climate finance while hesitating on fossil fuel phase-out
A recent cross-party agreement among Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) reached a consensus that presented weak commitments regarding the…