Climate change
JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) has signed a loan agreement with Masdar IPH Wind S.A.E for Infinity Power's Ras Ghareb 200 MW Wind Farm in Egypt. The loan aims to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by increasing renewable electricity supply in Egypt.
Climate change
Scientists at Chung-Ang University and Qingdao University of Science and Technology have developed a cost-effective and robust electrocatalyst that enables high-performance hydrogen evolution in saline environments, paving the way for large-scale, green hydrogen infrastructure. By overcoming the limitations of conventional platinum and ruthenium catalysts, this research addresses the critical barriers
Air pollution
The American Lung Association, along with 77 other national, state, and local health organizations, has sent a letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) urging the agency to reject its proposal to repeal the 2009 Endangerment Finding and greenhouse gas emissions standards for vehicles. The proposed repeal would
Air pollution
A recent study conducted at Wenzhou University in Zhejiang, China, has highlighted the risks associated with antibiotic contamination in wastewater. The research aimed to investigate the effects of antibiotics on nitrogen removal and greenhouse gas emissions in benthic fauna-enhanced constructed wetlands. The study found that antibiotics significantly increased effluent nitrogen
Air pollution
Research conducted in Europe suggests that incorporating a diverse range of plant and animal species into one's diet can have numerous benefits for both human health and the environment. According to a study published in the journal Nature Food, dietary diversity is positively associated with probability of adequate
Air pollution
Research from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences has led to the development of advanced air quality assessment methods and artificial intelligence (AI) models, leveraging China's extensive air quality monitoring data. The study aims to utilize the vast air monitoring data more effectively by training extensive air
Air pollution
The US dairy industry has set a goal of achieving greenhouse gas (GHG) neutrality by mid-century, requiring the implementation of multiple strategies for mitigating and offsetting GHG production. A recent study has evaluated various animal feeding, manure handling, cropping, and energy-saving strategies to quantify their potential for reducing the farmgate
Climate change
Protesters carried out a 'die-in' at Barclays Bank in Reading to highlight the alleged connection between the bank's fossil fuel funding and deaths caused by climate change. The protest, which took place on Saturday, September 13, coincides with a growing body of evidence showing that climate
Climate change
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced plans to dismantle the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program, a federal program established in 2010 to track greenhouse gas emissions across the US economy. The program covers more than 8,000 facilities, including power plants, fuel suppliers, and factories, which account for
Climate change
A new study has found that the intense heat from wildfires in the western US may actually improve air quality in the eastern part of the country. Researchers found that the heat from these fires creates updrafts that excite waves in the jet stream, which in turn reduces air pollution.
Climate change
Telangana is poised to play a pivotal role in India's fight against climate change, according to Telangana vigilance commissioner MG Gopal. As part of India's efforts to reduce carbon emissions and achieve environmental sustainability, Gopal emphasized the importance of adopting energy-efficient technologies. The state aims to
Climate change
As Canada celebrates Green Buildings Week, the Government of Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) are championing the cause with a significant investment in sustainable housing projects. The Federal Government, through the Green Municipal Fund's (GMF) Sustainable Affordable Housing (SAH) initiative, has allocated $85.5 million
