Researchers from the University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR) have calculated the energy and economic potential of urban solid waste, sludge from water treatment plants and livestock slurry for generating electricity in Spain.
UK university spearheads vital global soil research
(Mon 15/02)
A new multi-million pound University of Sheffield-based study looks set to tackle the problem of global soil degradation, which is threatening the environment, biodiversity and poses a major risk to global food security ... Read more
Roofs painted white can reduce climate change effect by a third
(Mon 01/02)
Painting the roofs of buildings white has the potential to significantly cool cities and mitigate the impacts of global warming, a new study claims. ... Read more
Britons reluctant to swap their cars for train, reveals survey
(Mon 01/02)
Most Britons would not give up their cars even if public transport in their area was improved, according to a survey carried out by Kwik Fit Insurance.... Read more
Sustainable transport survey identifies five types of travellers
(Sat 30/01)
A new study of attitudes towards transport and mobility has identified five groups of travellers. The groups differ significantly in their choice of transport, distance travelled and the impact their transport choices ha... Read more
