Air pollution
AstraZeneca's Trixeo Aerosphere, a pressurized metered-dose inhaler (pMDI) for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), has received a positive opinion from the European Medicines Agency's Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP). This approval is for Trixeo Aerosphere's use of a next-generation propellant with
Climate change
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has made a groundbreaking ruling, stating that governments must take action to prevent climate change and compensate nations for damages already inflicted. This landmark decision is based on binding international law and is expected to have a significant impact on climate litigation globally. The
Air pollution
Researchers at Zhengzhou University have shed new light on the production processes of fuel ethanol, a renewable green fuel derived from biomass, as a vital solution to expanding fossil fuel reserves, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and combating global warming and climate change. According to their research, fuel ethanol is characterized
Climate change
The development of the Yellow River basin is constrained by the utilization of hydropower resources, carbon emission, and ecological deterioration. Researchers have analyzed the comprehensive development level of the water-energy-carbon-ecological environment (WECEc) system in the nine provinces of the YRB from 2013 to 2022. The study used a combined weighting
Air pollution
Researchers from the National Agricultural Research Center have found that intensive agriculture significantly contributes to climate change, but adopting sustainable practices such as conservation agriculture (CA) can mitigate its impacts. Soil organic carbon (SOC) plays a crucial role in maintaining soil health and supporting crop development. Conservation agriculture offers a
Air pollution
Researchers at Gyeongsang National University in South Korea have developed a large-scale green-loop hydrogen-ammonia production process utilizing waste biogas and unused lignocellulosic biomass. The innovative system integrates several processes to enhance sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Financial support for the research came from the National Research Foundation of Korea.
Air pollution
A team of researchers from Kyoto University, in collaboration with the Research Institute for Humanity and Nature and the Ministry of the Environment, Japan, has proposed an integrated resource circulation system to address the environmental impacts of greenhouse gas emissions and heavy nitrogen use from agri-food systems. This system combines
Climate change
Two decades of relentless activism by advocates like former Vice President Al Gore have led to a critical turning point in the global energy landscape. For the first time, the European Union has produced more electricity from solar power than from any other source, while China has seen a significant
Climate change
The Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur's study has revealed that India's forests are losing their ability to absorb carbon dioxide, with photosynthetic efficiency declining by up to 12% in dense forest areas over the past two decades. Rising temperatures due to climate change are the primary
Climate change
The Central Bank of Kenya is working to support the country's ambitious goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 32% by 2030, a target that requires significant investment. Despite the government's potential contribution of $8 billion, the investment shortfall of $54 billion is expected to be
Climate change
The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, has sounded the alarm on the severe threat posed by marine pollution to Pakistan's blue economy. Marine pollution harms biodiversity, fisheries, and tourism while contributing to climate change, economic loss, and public health risks. The minister has called
Climate change
The federal minister for maritime affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, sounded the alarm on the severe threat that marine pollution poses to Pakistan's blue economy. As the country's coastline and marine environment face increasing contamination, Chaudhry emphasized the need for stringent regulations and public awareness to
