The Arctic could become 'ice-free' within a decade, say scientists
The Arctic could see summer days with practically no sea ice as early as the next couple of years, according to a new study out of the University of Colorado Boulder.
The Arctic could see summer days with practically no sea ice as early as the next couple of years, according to a new study out of the University of Colorado Boulder.
Earth Sciences
Mar 5, 2024
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Bayreuth researchers want to calculate the carbon footprint of companies more accurately in the future. The term "carbon footprint" refers to the recording of climate-impacting greenhouse gases and the compilation of these ...
Environment
Feb 28, 2024
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The world generated 2.3 billion tonnes of municipal waste last year and the pile of trash is set to grow another two-thirds by 2050, the UN said Wednesday, warning of devastating costs for health, economies and the environment.
Environment
Feb 28, 2024
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A group led by researchers at Nagoya University and Meijo University in Japan has developed a disinfection technology that uses low-temperature plasma generated by electricity to cultivate environmentally friendly hydroponically ...
Biotechnology
Feb 27, 2024
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Tackling climate change by planting trees has an intuitive appeal. They absorb the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide from the atmosphere without using expensive technology.
Environment
Feb 25, 2024
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University of Texas at Dallas researchers and their collaborators are developing a quick-drying polymeric desiccant that could dehumidify buildings using at least 30% less energy than conventional air-conditioning systems.
Polymers
Feb 22, 2024
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Recent research examines the effect of climate change on Russia and the country's role in addressing global environmental challenges.
Economics & Business
Feb 22, 2024
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For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities (UMN) and the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) have demonstrated that it is possible to provide accurate, high-resolution predictions ...
Environment
Feb 22, 2024
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We know that greenhouse gas emissions like carbon dioxide should increase rainfall. The emissions heat the atmosphere, causing a one-two punch: Warmer oceans make it easier for water to evaporate, and warmer air can hold ...
Environment
Feb 22, 2024
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The city of Chicago is suing five oil and gas companies and a trade group that represents them over their role in contributing to climate change and its effects, arguing that the companies have misled the public about how ...
Environment
Feb 21, 2024
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