Electric vehicles
Just Group plc has made a significant investment in the M6 Toll Road, providing a £20 million loan to the Midland Motorways Group. This investment supports the development of the M6 Toll Road, a nationally significant transport asset that boosts regional connectivity and economic resilience. The project aims to upgrade
Electric vehicles
A recent study by a team of researchers led by Prof. Dan Tsang at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) has revealed a previously unrecognized atomic-scale mechanism that obstructs efficient Lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling. The research team discovered that aluminum impurities, which come from the mechanical disassembly
Air pollution
President Donald Trump's reliance on tariffs as a tool of American power has been more extensive and nuanced than publicly known, encompassing a broad range of national security goals and the interests of individual companies, according to recently obtained internal government documents. Administration officials have considered using trade
Air pollution
The California Attorney General's office and a coalition of 23 states and cities have submitted a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. The coalition asserts that these standards
Air pollution
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and the California Air Resources Board have joined a coalition of 23 states and cities in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to repeal all greenhouse gas (GHG) emission standards for fossil fuel-fired power plants. The
Air pollution
Research highlights the significance of maritime emissions in the shipping industry, underscoring the urgent need to reduce air pollution and mitigate climate change. Port operations offer crucial opportunities for reducing emissions and optimizing energy usage. A recent study integrating machine learning (ML) and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies has been
Air pollution
Research conducted by the Shanghai Academy of Environmental Sciences has shed new light on the potential of algal-bacterial aerobic granular sludge (AGS) in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. According to the study, AGS has shown significant potential in reducing GHG emissions compared to traditional activated sludge processes. However, the study
Global warming
Researchers at Hohai University have published a study on the impact of flow velocity on methane emissions in sewage pipelines, revealing that increasing flow velocity reduces methane production and alters microbial community structures. The study, funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China and the Priority Academic Program Development
Global warming
A recent five-year field experiment conducted by researchers from Qingdao Agricultural University in China has demonstrated the efficacy of controlled-release/stable nitrogen (N) fertilization in reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing lettuce yield in long-term fixed-position vegetable rotation fields. The study, which was supported by various organizations including the Natural
Global warming
New research has shed light on the importance of low-carbon policies in the transportation sector, particularly in regions with different development levels. A study conducted by researchers at Taiyuan University of Technology in China has explored the use of a bi-objective route optimization model to minimize total transportation cost and
Global warming
Carbon sinks and renewable energy are critical natural endowments that play a vital role in achieving net-zero emissions and should be integral to carbon control strategies, including carbon emissions allowance (CEA) allocation. A new study from Nankai University has examined 43 decision scenarios to assess how these endowments influence the
Global warming
A recent study on global methane emissions has highlighted the need for urgent action to address the growing issue. Conducted by researchers at Shandong University of Science and Technology, the study applies advanced statistical analysis to data from 177 countries and regions between 2002 and 2022. The findings show that
