Environmental sustainability
Research at IRCCS Ospedale Policlinico San Martino in Italy has found that the use of biological drugs for severe asthma can significantly reduce carbon footprint production. The study, published in Biomedicines, analyzed data from three real-life trials on patients treated with mepolizumab, benralizumab, and dupilumab. The results showed a 75%
Environmental sustainability
Agilent Technologies has partnered with Georgia Tech to establish an Agilent Center of Excellence (CoE) at the university, dedicated to advancing research in environmental sustainability, water recycling, and biologics. The CoE will be led by Professor Shane Snyder, a renowned environmental scientist, and will focus on developing novel technologies for
Environmental sustainability
Research on the Shan-Shui Initiative has revealed a significant reduction in ecological deterioration in China, with millions of hectares of land restored. The initiative has attracted global attention due to its unique combination of protection, restoration, and management of ecosystems, but its overall benefits remain uncertain. A recent study published
Environmental sustainability
Ghana is preparing to host a high-level meeting that brings together key stakeholders to explore ways to attract a share of the $40 trillion in global sustainable funding. The meeting, organized by the Office of the Minister of State for Climate Change and Sustainability and the Association of African Sustainability
Environmental sustainability
NFI Group Inc., a leader in propulsion-agnostic bus and coach mobility solutions, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant progress in its sustainability journey. The report highlights efforts to strengthen environmental practices, support social initiatives, and enhance system resilience, while emphasizing the company's commitment to its sustainability
Environmental sustainability
Eco Material, a leading producer of sustainable supplementary cementitious materials (SCMs) and Green Cement products, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report, showcasing significant advancements in reducing the environmental footprint of the construction industry through innovation and large-scale fly ash utilization. The report highlights the company's progress in displacing
Environmental sustainability
Malaysia's urban development must balance environmental preservation, community well-being, and the needs of vulnerable groups, Deputy Housing and Local Government Minister Datuk Aiman Athirah Sabu emphasized. She highlighted the importance of inclusive urban development, involving all stakeholders, to ensure sustainability and address climate change challenges. The Minister stressed
Environmental sustainability
A new report by the Environmental Justice Foundation highlights the urgent need for sustainable livelihoods in Liberia's coastal communities, where 10% of the country's GDP and over 51,000 jobs depend on the fisheries sector. The report emphasizes opportunities for alternative livelihoods that alleviate poverty and
Environmental sustainability
Gombe State in Nigeria has taken a significant step towards energy security and industrial development with the launch of a 620KW hydropower-solar PV hybrid system at Balanga Dam. The €3.5 million project, funded by the European Union, the Global Environment Facility, and the Federal Government through the Rural Electrification
Environmental sustainability
Latvia's leading food brand, Orkla Latvija, has published its fourth Sustainability Report, highlighting the company's continued efforts to develop sustainable operations. The company aims to achieve net zero emissions by 2045 while ensuring the healthiness of its products and responsible sourcing of raw materials. Orkla Latvija
Environmental sustainability
In a breakthrough study published in the International Journal of Production Economics, researchers from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University have shed new light on the strategic peril of sustainable logistics innovations under channel co-opetition. The study, titled "Strategic Peril of Sustainable Logistics Innovations Under Channel Co-opetition," examines the
Environmental sustainability
Research published by the University of Florida has found that utilizing waste-to-energy (WTE) bottom ash as a recycled aggregate in concrete can reduce reliance on virgin aggregates and divert industrial waste from landfills, thereby promoting sustainability. However, one of the major challenges in this reuse opportunity is the potential for
