Arctic ice melt could pause in coming decades, study suggests
(Wed 17/08)
Despite the rapid retreat of Arctic sea ice in recent years, the ice may temporarily stabilize or even expand at times over the next few decades, new research indicates.
Study finds CO2 can be used to reduce carbon emissions and waste
(Fri 12/08)
A new report provides the first comprehensive technical and economic assessment of carbon capture and utilisation (CCU) as a viable but poorly understood option for reducing carbon emissions.
Better desalination technology key to solving world's water shortage
(Thu 04/08)
Over one-third of the world's population already lives in areas struggling to keep up with the demand for fresh water. By 2025, that number will nearly double.
Farmers more likely to go green over a chat with their neighbour
(Wed 27/07)
Besides helping each other plant and harvest, rural Chinese neighbours also influence each other’s environmental behaviour – farmers are more likely to re-enrol their land in a conservation program if they talk to th
Melting sea ice linked to increase in polar bear cub deaths
(Wed 20/07)
Sea ice loss from climate change is causing polar bears to swim longer distances to find stable ice or to reach land, resulting in greater risk to their cubs, according to a new paper co-authored by a WWF expert.
El Nio years threaten US East Coast with more storm surges
(Sun 17/07)
Coastal communities along the US East Coast may be at risk to higher sea levels accompanied by more destructive storm surges in future El Niño years, according to a new study by NOAA.
Scientists create tranquillity formula to boost back-to-nature
(Thu 30/06)
A toolkit for measuring tranquillity that could enable neglected or overlooked urban parks to flourish and become a haven for stressed city workers has been developed.
Inkjet printers could change the face of solar energy industry
(Tue 28/06)
Inkjet printers, a low-cost technology that in recent decades has revolutionized home and small office printing, may soon offer similar benefits for the future of solar energy.
Early signs of climate change disasters can be predicted
(Mon 20/06)
Climate change disasters, such as the melting of the Greenland ice sheet, dieback of the Amazon rainforest or collapse of the Atlantic overturning circulation, could be predicted according to new research.
Creatures struggling to cope with Antarctic climate change
(Thu 16/06)
Organisms found in the Antarctic region are not quick to adapt to changes in the environment, new international research shows.
Report spells out future power of geothermal energy
(Tue 14/06)
A new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) shows how to achieve at least a tenfold increase in the global production of heat and electricity from geothermal energy – heat emitted from within the earth’s
Action on soot and smog could limit global temperature rises
(Tue 14/06)
Fast action on pollutants such as black carbon, ground level ozone and methane may help limit global temperature rise in the near future and significantly increase the chances of keeping temperature rise below 2 degrees
Record CO2 emissions locked in until 2020, says IEA
(Mon 30/05)
Energy-related carbon-dioxide (CO2) emissions in 2010 were the highest in history, according to the latest estimates by the International Energy Agency (IEA).
Global warming boosts trees' ability to store carbon
(Wed 25/05)
The effects of global warming may improve the ability of trees to absorb carbon, according to the results of a seven-year study.
Ecolabels can help encourage sustainable consumption
(Thu 19/05)
A new study has compared the national organisation of environmental (eco and organic) labels and its impact on purchases of labelled products in 18 European countries.
