Environmental sustainability
Research published in PLOS One highlights the urgent need to reduce CO2 emissions and alter individual transportation patterns to mitigate climate change. The study, conducted at the University of Sheffield, employed an extended Theory of Planned Behaviour model to identify the underlying beliefs that influence sustainable transportation practices. The findings
Environmental sustainability
Equity Bank Uganda has been leading the charge in promoting environmental sustainability by providing access to clean and affordable energy solutions. With the Equi-Green product at its core, the bank has been successfully disbursing green loans to support renewable energy projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and other environmentally friendly endeavors. This
Environmental sustainability
The semiconductor industry is revolutionizing the way we think about sustainability and technological progress. With climate change becoming a pressing global issue, semiconductor manufacturers are shifting their focus towards building a greener tomorrow through Internet of Things (IoT) solutions and smart infrastructure. Top manufacturers have pledged to achieve net-zero emissions
Environmental sustainability
The Sahara Group has introduced a novel platform called 'I'm Green Without Envy (IGWE)' aimed at promoting a culture of sustainability within its workforce. Launched during the Sahara Sustainability Week, IGWE utilizes gamification techniques to encourage eco-friendly habits among employees and make environmental action a personal
Pollution control
Research published in the Journal of Water Process Engineering has demonstrated the efficacy of biological treatment for sewage management in cold climates and 'double carbon' initiatives, where energy savings and low carbon emissions are prioritized. The study focuses on the adaptability of multi-family rural sewage treatment systems (MRST)
Pollution control
Lewes District Council has approved £500,000 in funding for a new retrofit loan scheme, designed to support homeowners who are often unable to access finance for energy-saving home improvements. The scheme, aimed at helping the council reach its goal of carbon net zero by 2030, will offer low-cost loans
Pollution control
Research conducted by the China Automotive Engineering Research Institute Co. Ltd. has shed new light on the characteristics of vehicle carbon emissions, exploring the feasibility of carbon emission assessment based on engine operating conditions and vehicle driving conditions. The study found that engine operating parameters can adapt well to CO2
Pollution control
Researchers in China have made notable strides in energy conservation and emission reduction as the country implements its carbon inclusion policies. A recent study, funded by the Guangdong Basic And Applied Basic Research Foundation and the Fundamental Research Funds For The Central Universities, revealed that the economical use of energy
Pollution control
Researchers from the University of Science and Technology Beijing have published a study on the potential of hydrogen-rich gas injection in blast furnaces to reduce carbon emissions in the steel industry. The study notes that the steel industry's primary focus is on energy conservation and emission reduction, with
Environmental sustainability
The Saudi-US Investment Forum held in Riyadh has seen Acwa Power ink Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) valued at $500 million with leading US companies. These agreements aim to enhance collaboration in key sectors like solar energy, green hydrogen, and seawater desalination, while reducing energy costs and increasing local production capabilities
Environmental sustainability
Research at Atilim University has highlighted the benefits of applying green walls and roofs in educational buildings to reduce energy consumption and improve thermal comfort. The study, which monitored a university building in the Csb climate zone for one year, found that deploying specific plant species to walls and roofs
Environmental sustainability
Researchers from Xi'an Jiaotong University have published a study in the Journal of Cleaner Production, examining the potential of replacing packed beds with rotating packed beds in post-combustion carbon capture systems. According to the study, this modification could lead to significant reductions in energy consumption and space occupation,
