Climate change
Canada is taking action to address climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. The country's third-largest source of emissions, buildings will be transformed into clean, affordable, and energy-efficient spaces. The Government of Canada, together with the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), is investing $85.5 million
Air pollution
A groundbreaking study from Johns Hopkins University has made a significant connection between long-term exposure to air pollution and the risk of developing Lewy body dementia, the third most common form of dementia. Researchers analyzed a massive dataset of over 56.5 million US Medicare patients, uncovering a clear correlation
Natural resources
Qatar marks the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer with a renewed commitment to environmental protection, emphasizing the importance of international cooperation in safeguarding the planet from climate change. The country has made significant progress in sustainability and emissions reduction, earning recognition from the UN Environment Programme
Climate change
As part of its effort to combat climate change, the Canadian government has announced an $85.5 million investment in the Green Municipal Fund's Sustainable Affordable Housing stream. This initiative will support 21 capital and pilot projects, as well as planning and feasibility studies, aimed at creating energy-efficient,
Natural resources
Canada is taking significant strides in its ambition to become a clean energy superpower by investing in innovative carbon capture and storage projects in British Columbia. The government has announced an investment of $5.8 million to support made-in-Canada carbon management technologies, aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and create
Climate change
Professor Adam Orford, a specialist in climate change, clean energy, and environmental law and policy, has underscored the importance of environmental law intersecting with seemingly unrelated legal issues. He advocates for climate-informed lawyering, considering climate change a pervasive and intricate topic that requires expertise from multiple disciplines. In a recent
Climate change
Research findings on information technology have identified electric vehicles as a viable solution to transport emissions, which contribute to greenhouse gases and climate change. A new study proposes a data-driven public policy for electric vehicles through open innovation and dynamic consumer preferences, using macro-level big data from social media for
Natural resources
Natural Resources Canada is investing $5.8 million to support made-in-Canada carbon management technologies, including projects in British Columbia's energy industry. The investments aim to grow the industry, create jobs, reduce pollution, and build a cleaner economy in Canada. Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, announced
Air pollution
A new study has made a crucial connection between air pollution and an increased risk of developing dementia, including the devastating form of Lewy body dementia. By analyzing hospital records of 56.5 million US Medicare patients, researchers found that long-term exposure to PM2.5 pollution can lead to an
Global warming
Researchers at Shiraz University have conducted a study on the dry reforming of methane (DRM) as a sustainable approach to mitigating greenhouse gas emissions. The study focuses on the development and evaluation of nickel (Ni)-based catalysts supported on halloysite nanotubes (HA), enhanced with alkaline-earth metal oxides (MgO, BaO, and
Global warming
A recent study on sustainability research has emphasized the importance of carbon border regulation in promoting more sustainable food systems. The research, led by Newcastle University, has found that implementing a carbon tariff on food trade between the UK and the European Union could cut annual emissions by around 25%
Global warming
Developers of renewable energy policies are seeking effective solutions to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. In a groundbreaking study, researchers at the Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (NUIST) constructed a comprehensive database of 111 countries spanning two decades to investigate the effects of bioenergy on carbon dioxide, methane, and
