Burping bacteria
As greenhouse gases (GHGs) bubble up across the Arctic, researchers are trying to identify other trace gases from soil microbes that could shed light on what is occurring in the melting permafrost.
CO2 imaging
Researchers in Madrid have used a novel near-infrared-light imaging technique to capture the first cross-sectional images of carbon dioxide in the exhaust plume of a commercial jet engine. The new technology could help accelerate turbine combustion research aimed at developing engines and aviation fuels that are more environmentally friendly.
Engineers have ‘vital’ role to play in unlocking trillions for low-carbon infrastructure – ICE...
Breaking down barriers between financiers and civil engineers could unlock vast flows of finance into low-carbon infrastructure projects, according to a new report from...
Government funding for innovations that “could revolutionise British rail travel”
Over £5 million has been provided to help launch innovative ideas that could transform rail travel and help decarbonize the rail network.
The “First of...
Inadequate support from government risks jeopardising local climate action
A new progress report which reviews the effectiveness of central government support on local authority action on climate change and nature warns of a...
Sponsored Content: zero carbon farms use sensing technology to optimise growing conditions underground
Zero Carbon Farms run a microgreens salad and herb growing operation in the most unusual of places, in former WWII air raid shelters in central London.
Nearly all firms will miss net zero goals without at least doubling rate of...
While more than one-third (34%) of the world’s largest companies say they are now committed to Net Zero1, nearly all (93%) will fail to...
Sandwell clean air project backed with £50,000 government funding
A pilot project in Sandwell to reduce poor air quality through community measures has been backed by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) with a...
Cost of living pressures threaten sustainable consumption
UK household carbon emissions increased less than expected in 2021 despite the easing of national lockdown restrictions, according to new research by consulting firm...
UNEP report prescribes course correction for global emissions mitigation
The appearance of UNEP's annual emissions gap report on 27 October brought a sobering appraisal of the current state of progress with keeping the global temperature rise within the 1.5ºC limit established by the Paris Agreement.
Complaint launched after government misses legal deadline on environmental protections
On 1 November green groups submitted a letter of complaint to Defra after the Government failed to meet a legal deadline on setting new...
120-fold increase in CCUS needed to hit global net zero target
CCUS needs new business models; state subsidies alone may not create needed growth, says says McKinsey & Company report
Carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS)...
Population ageing and declining economic status may amplify air pollution health impacts
Population aging and economic development setbacks may outpace the health benefits of less air pollution and slowed climate change, according to a group examining...
Scope 3 emissions ‘can be like nesting dolls’ – overwhelming
The issue of Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions is discussed in a new report, "How Sustainable is the Technology Sector? Part Two", from market...
Carbon capture using MOFs: Northern Ireland firm secures £4.4m funding
Clean Growth Fund and Barclays have invested £4.4m in Belfast’s MOF Technologies as part of a Series A funding round.
A spin-out from Queen’s...
Sponsored Content: Misting cannons added to dust and odour control hire fleet
Ideal for sites with limited water availability the new Dustfighter AIO from Envirogard comes top-mounted to its own IBC.
Carbon-negative concrete picks up European technology award
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A new solution for manufacturing carbon negative concrete, developed by the Carbonaide project of Finnish research organisation VTT, picked up first prize in the...
Drive to net zero at risk from “almost useless” myriad of data, warns UK...
A lack of common carbon emissions reporting standards across industry “risks completely undermining the UK’s drive to net zero”, a leading UK strategic manufacturing...
PVC cables sector has worked to reduce toxic emissions, as sector conference explores
The most recent developments in sustainability and innovation in the PVC cables sector were discussed on 5 October at the 3rd PVC4Cables* Conference in...
Measurements show huge methane peaks in the atmosphere after the Nord Stream leaks
The methane leak resulting from the damage to the Nord Stream gas lines in the Baltic Sea is estimated to be equal to the...
