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Researchers at the University of Tokyo have made significant strides in improving climate impact assessments on health by incorporating humidity into their models. Traditionally, climate models have primarily focused on temperature, but this research highlights the critical role of humidity in assessing health risks associated with climate change.   The University of Tokyo team found […]

Rize, a forward-thinking Agri-Tech startup, is making significant strides in Southeast Asia by addressing the dual challenge of methane emissions and farm profitability in rice cultivation. Rice farming, known for its high methane emissions due to the anaerobic conditions of flooded fields, is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions. Rize’s innovative solutions are designed

As part of a joint initiative to support Ukraine during its ongoing conflict and aid in the decarbonization of its public transport, Switzerland and Germany have begun delivering decommissioned trams to Ukrainian cities. These trams, formerly part of the public transport networks in cities like Bern and Zurich, as well as several German cities, are

Innovative thermochemical recycling processes are transforming medical waste into valuable industrial materials, offering a sustainable solution for managing one of the healthcare sector’s most challenging waste streams. This advanced recycling method uses high temperatures and chemical reactions to convert medical waste into useful byproducts, such as metals, chemicals, and energy.   Medical waste, including contaminated

Dutch company Royal Vopak has secured a deal to build Australia’s inaugural CO2 import terminal in Darwin. This landmark project aims to establish a critical infrastructure for importing and storing captured carbon dioxide, a key component in the country’s strategy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and combat climate change.   The terminal will facilitate the

Researchers from Oxford University have introduced groundbreaking flexible solar technology designed to integrate seamlessly into everyday objects. This innovative technology enables the incorporation of solar cells into a wide range of items, from clothing and portable electronics to building materials and home furnishings.   The new solar technology utilizes ultra-thin, lightweight materials that maintain high

Recent research highlights the crucial role that mature forests play in combating climate change, revealing them as powerful allies in the global effort to reduce greenhouse gases. These old-growth forests, characterized by their age, diversity, and complex ecosystems, offer unexpected benefits in the fight against climate change. Mature forests act as significant carbon sinks, sequestering

A recent study underscores the significant environmental advantages of vertical farming, positioning it as a sustainable solution for modern agriculture. Vertical farming, which involves growing crops in stacked layers or vertical columns, has been shown to dramatically reduce the environmental footprint compared to traditional farming methods. The study reveals that vertical farming uses up to

Scientists are making strides in pinpointing the asteroid responsible for the catastrophic event that led to the extinction of the dinosaurs 66 million years ago. This asteroid, which struck what is now the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, created the Chicxulub crater and is believed to have triggered a global environmental upheaval that ended the reign

A controversial plan by the Brazilian government to transform parts of the Pantanal into a major waterway is raising alarms among environmentalists, who warn that it could devastate the world’s largest wetland. The project, aimed at enhancing transportation and trade routes, involves dredging and altering river systems within the Pantanal to create a navigable waterway.