Tag Archives: Sustainability

[ad_1] With heat accounting for over a third of the UK’s carbon emissions, we need to look at district heating networks to ensure our heating infrastructure can transition to zero carbon. Innovative low-temperature networks will play a key role in ensuring clean, affordable and reliable energy for consumers. Vattenfall Heat …

[ad_1] Se vogliamo migliorare le nostre vite , non possiamo fare a meno di imparare dalle piante. Ci insegnano a vivere in modo più rispettoso e consapevole. Andiamo a fare una semplice passeggiata tra le piante , nel bosco, proviamo a guardare il mondo da un punto di vista inedito …

[ad_1] It’s easy to start feeling disconnected from nature while self-isolating at home. Our scientists miss doing research in the field and we all can’t wait to get back to tackling environmental issues alongside our supporters — whether through the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup or our school, campus and business …

[ad_1] This week, something historic happened. For the first time ever, the price of oil dropped below zero in the US.  Because we’re all using less oil under lockdown, by driving less and taking fewer flights, the companies producing oil in the US are having to pay for people to …

[ad_1] Two mink farms in the Netherlands have been placed into quarantine after coronavirus was detected in the animals, the Dutch Agricultural Ministry said in a statement Sunday.   The ferret-like animals were displaying various symptoms, including respiratory issues, and it is assumed they contracted the virus from farm employees, according …

[ad_1] As the world reels from a global viral wildfire costing hundreds of thousands of lives and trillions of dollars, epidemiologists are turning their attention to how best to prevent the next pandemic. Many argue that the wisest use of limited global scientific and financial resources is to focus on …

[ad_1] Releasing herds of animals into the Arctic could help tackle the climate crisis, researchers say. A computerised simulation of conditions at the polar region found that with enough wildlife, 80 per cent of the world’s permafrost soils could be saved, preventing a vicious circle of environmental catastrophe. Half of …

[ad_1] Satellites can be used to successfully identify plastics floating on the surface of the sea, a study has found, with the potential to help ocean clean-ups. Data from the European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellites was used to develop the method, which allows aggregations of plastic pieces and items such …

[ad_1] Metal in Urine Provides Potential Noninvasive Test for Pancreatic Cancer New research has revealed that the signature of metal ions present in urine samples is an accurate indicator of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), one of the deadliest types of cancer. The discovery could signal the possibility of a new …

[ad_1] ClientEarth’s lawyers have written to the Vice President of the European Commission calling for a more ambitious reform of the Energy Charter Treaty (ECT). The ongoing modernisation process of this outdated investment treaty is a unique opportunity to promote the clean energy transition. But the changes proposed by the …