Despite high expectations and extensive research and investment in the last decade, technological options are still in developing stages and key resources for algal growth are still too onerous for economically viable production ...
Biotechnology
Feb 29, 2016
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A traditional method of farming often praised for being environmentally sustainable actually releases 'significant' greenhouse gas emissions, an Oxford University study has found.
Environment
Sep 7, 2015
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Environmental impacts of land use have been widely assessed in recent years. In particular, carbon footprints of food and bioenergy production have been studied. Environmental impact assessments are used in decision-making ...
Environment
Aug 11, 2015
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A global fleet of composite planes could reduce carbon emissions by up to 15 per cent, but the lighter planes alone will not enable the aviation industry to meet its emissions targets, according to new research.
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 16, 2014
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Incorporating a grain legume in a two-year cropping rotation decreased greenhouse gas emissions from wheat production, according to a study by researchers from The University of Western Australia.
Environment
Nov 13, 2014
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New research has found Mountain Ash forests provide more value to the community and the global climate when protected and not logged.
Environment
Nov 11, 2014
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Even technologies promoted for good environmental reasons can sometimes have unforeseen negative consequences.
Energy & Green Tech
Oct 22, 2014
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US researchers have carried out an environmental lifecycle assessment of 2-megawatt wind turbines mooted for a large wind farm in the US Pacific Northwest. Writing in the International Journal of Sustainable Manufacturing, ...
Energy & Green Tech
Jun 16, 2014
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Engineers at Oregon State University have developed a new approach toward "sustainable manufacturing" that begins on the factory floor and tries to encompass the totality of manufacturing issues – including economic, environmental, ...
Engineering
Feb 20, 2014
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Silver is used increasingly often as a bacterial agent in clothing and hygiene products, but there are conflicting opinions as to its effects on people and the environment. According to researchers at Chalmers and Gothenburg ...
Bio & Medicine
Jan 31, 2014
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