Antarctic ice melts faster than expected, shows study
Scientists have uncovered a new way that large ice sheets in Antarctica can melt, which could change our understanding of how quickly sea levels...
How changing cloud patterns are boosting climate change
Clouds play a vital role in regulating our planet's temperature.
They reflect sunlight back into space during the day, cooling the Earth, and trap heat...
Scientists invent 100% biodegradable ‘barley plastic’
Researchers at the University of Copenhagen have created a new type of biodegradable plastic made from barley starch and sugarbeet waste.
This eco-friendly material, which...
City sprawl contributes to global warming, study finds
Researchers at the University of Houston have found that city sprawl significantly impacts global warming over land.
This discovery, published in the journal One Earth,...
Ocean algae found to play big role in cooling the earth
A new study has revealed that a common type of ocean algae plays a significant role in cooling the Earth's climate.
Researchers from the University...
How weather changes affect renewable energy grids: ‘Moderate’ is the new ‘Extreme’
From severe storms to unusual cold and heat waves, extreme weather events are impacting our electric utilities, grid operators, and customers more than ever...
Scientists develop eco-friendly method to extract lithium from seawater and groundwater
As the demand for electric vehicles rises, so does the need for lithium, a crucial component in lithium-ion batteries.
However, current methods for extracting lithium...
Scientists develop ammonia-fueled marine engine to cut CO₂ emissions by 50%
A breakthrough in marine engine technology could significantly reduce carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions.
Researchers in Korea have developed a powerful marine engine that uses ammonia...
Scientists develop electrified charcoal sponge to capture CO₂ from air
Researchers have created a new, low-cost, and energy-efficient method for capturing carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from the air using an electrified charcoal "sponge."
This breakthrough...
Researchers warn: “sustainable” plastics might not be the solution
With hundreds of millions of tons of plastic produced every year, finding alternatives is crucial.
However, researchers Sara Gonella and Vincent de Gooyert from Radboud...