Gas analysers support management of Swindon fire
GAS monitoring specialist Gasmet reviews some of the considerations behind the decision to establish an Air Quality Cell (AQC), and looks at some of...
“No dodging carbon, methane or climate change at IP Week 2019” says Energy Institute...
Big sustainability challenges to be addressed at annual London oil and gas industry fixture
The oil and gas industry’s role in tackling climate change will...
Nature-based solutions key to combatting climate change and biodiversity loss, says Lords
The House of Lords Science and Technology Committee has written to Alok Sharma MP, President for COP26, citing recent evidence gathered as part of...
Closing the loop: Real-time air-quality data used to control hybrid engines in Leeds trial
Monitoring technology from air-quality modelling expert EarthSense has provided real-time data for trials into the use of low-emission vehicles to improve air quality in...
New carbon standard risks killing nature projects before they start, warns industry
The Project Developer Forum (PD Forum)1 has issued a strong warning to the UN body overseeing carbon market rules under the Paris Agreement, saying...
Unexpected link between air pollutants from plants and man-made emissions
Scientists are seemingly a step closer to understanding what controls the behaviour of fine particulate matter in the Earth’s atmosphere after identifying new linkages...
UK bus company installs air cleaning technology to protect drivers from COVID-19
Warrington’s Own Buses has become the first bus company in the world to install air cleaning devices across its entire operational bus fleet, in...
Combo extends coverage at lower cost
Air quality measurement firms Aeroqual and Met One Instruments have expanded an existing partnership to offer a combination of reference and near reference particle monitors in a single integrated air monitoring package.
Majority of companies to miss net-zero targets, analysis shows
Corporate commitments to net-zero accelerated over the last two years, with almost one-third (30%) of Europe’s largest listed companies now having pledged to reach...
Technology firms target maritime greenhouse gas emissions with AI-powered fuel optimisation services
Fujitsu has announced (7 June) a new Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered Vessel Fuel Optimisation digital web service enabling maritime firms to cut fuel costs for...
High efficiency pumping: A key ingredient for emissions and cost savings
Research reveals significant opportunities for the global wastewater market to substantially cut its electricity-related emissions, according to wastewater technology provider Xylem. Kieran Gagg, Transport...
Carbon footprint a mystery to 9 out of 10 small businesses, says study
Research published on 9 August appears to find that only one in ten (11%) responding businesses, of more than 1,000surveyed in the UK, are measuring their carbon footprint.
New research raises concern about domestic wood burning, the UK’s biggest source of PM2.5
The Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) has chimed in with concern about emissions of fine particulate matter PM2.5 caused by domestic wood burning,...
Particulate monitor incorporates latest advances in thermal and optical technology, says distributor
A specialist in monitoring instrumentation for air quality and greenhouse gases, Enviro Technology Services (ETS) is now offering the Model 4 Semi-Continuous OC-EC (Organic...
Untapped potential
Enhancing the ocean's ability to remove CO2 from the atmosphere will be crucial in the fight against climate change, according to a new research paper, published on 21 December in the journal Joule.
Sponsored content: Ionization system protects against SARS-CoV-2
In April, Panasonic opened its doors to the media to share information and intelligence on the development of its electrostatic ionization technology, nanoe™ X, which the firm says is helping to improve protection and inhibit the growth of certain viruses – including SARS CoV-2.
Mythbusting sustainable business practices
With misconceptions remaining around the topic of sustainable business practices and given the increasingly challenging economic landscape we find ourselves in, there’s a risk...
Decarbonization efforts slowing, says Boston Consulting survey, which details the rewards of progress
Corporate progress on decarbonization has slowed over the past year, according to new analysis from consultancy firm Boston Consulting Group released on 18 September....
Report calls for urgent scientific examination of vital climate interventions
Emissions reductions alone are no longer enough to put us on track for a safe and manageable future for humanity, according to a new...
Micro-hydropower electricity generation could save the water industry millions, says study
New research findings from Bangor University and Trinity College Dublin have highlighted the potential for further cost savings from micro-hydropower. Savings of up to...
