Air pollution
Research conducted in China's Chinese Longitudinal Healthy Longevity Study (CLHLS) and Guangxi Eco-Environmental Health and Aging Study has identified a significant correlation between air quality improvements and reduced frailty in older adults. The study, which included data from 21,654 older adults and 235 older adults, found that
Air pollution
Graphene Manufacturing Group Ltd has announced significant improvements in energy efficiency and emissions reduction in engine tests conducted on its G Lubricant. The in-house testing, conducted at the company's facility in Richlands, Australia, demonstrated a 10% increase in energy efficiency and a 33% decrease in diesel particulate emissions
Air pollution
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati have made a significant breakthrough in biotechnology, developing a novel photocatalytic process that reduces carbon dioxide to value-added fuels, such as ethanol and carbon monoxide, with remarkable efficiency. The innovative p-n heterojunction CuO/CdS photocatalyst, synthesized using bio-analytes from Aegle marmelos, exhibits
Global warming
Singapore-based online fashion and lifestyle retailer SHEIN has reached a significant milestone in its climate journey, with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) validating its net-zero science-based target by 2050. The company's climate targets have been validated to conform with the SBTi Net-Zero Standard, aligning with the latest
Air pollution
A new study on sustainability research published in Energies magazine has provided valuable insights for policymakers and researchers on the effective implementation of waste-to-energy conversion scenarios. The research, conducted by the University of Tehran, aimed to evaluate various waste management scenarios in terms of their potential to reduce greenhouse gas
Global warming
A recent study published in Communications Earth & Environment has found that controlled burning of peat before rewetting can significantly reduce methane emissions from rewetted organic soils. The research, conducted by researchers from Aarhus University, demonstrated that burning the soil surface before rewetting reduced CH4 emissions by more than 95%
Global warming
Researchers at the University of Luxembourg are investigating the potential of hydrogen as a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels in power plants. The study highlights the challenges in decarbonizing the electricity and heat sector, with a focus on combined heat and power (CHP) plants. The team's findings suggest
Global warming
New research from Moutai Institute in Zunyi, People's Republic of China, has found that the effective control of carbon emissions in the rapidly developing digital economy can be achieved by utilizing digital technology, particularly in the areas of digital industrialization, digital finance, and digital ecological environment. The study,
Global warming
Researchers at Mansoura University in Egypt have developed a novel Greylag Goose Optimization (GGO) algorithm integrated with a Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP) model to improve CO2 emissions prediction for electric vehicles. The study's findings highlight the potential of machine learning in achieving climate objectives, optimizing EV charging systems, and
Environmental sustainability
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has dropped its net-zero carbon emission target, citing recent legal developments in Canada. CPPIB, which manages $714.4 billion in assets for Canadians, had set its goal in 2022 to invest in decarbonizing high-emitting sectors and double its green holdings within eight years.
Environmental sustainability
In a groundbreaking effort to promote environmental sustainability and improve healthcare delivery, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has launched its Green Initiative in Somalia. The initiative, which aims to reduce carbon emissions and promote climate resilience, has already shown significant results with the recent upgrade of the solar energy system at
Environmental sustainability
Developed by 40NetZero, a seven-million-square-foot industrial campus in Montreal's East End is on track to become North America's largest net-zero industrial campus. The project is designed to be fully powered by clean energy, with solar panels over carports and planted areas for rainwater management. This ambitious
