Tag: Environmental impact

The Joro spider, a brightly colored invasive species from East Asia, has been spreading in parts of the southern and eastern U.S. for years. While some researchers believe they may eventually expand to other...

The Humboldt penguin population is facing a serious threat of extinction due to a significant decrease in their numbers. These penguins, which reside in colonies along the Pacific coasts of Chile and Peru, are...

Nanocatalysts are becoming increasingly popular in the petroleum industry, with a market estimated at US$2.5 Billion in 2023 and projected to reach US$4.1 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4%. These tiny...

ReconAfrica is gearing up for exploration drilling at the Naingopo Well in Namibia, according to a recent operations update regarding Petroleum Exploration Licence 73 ("PEL 73") in onshore northeast Namibia.The company is in the...

Improving Public Housing: The Case for Electric Stoves and OvensPublic housing plays a crucial role in providing homes for low-income families, especially those from marginalized communities. The condition of public housing is directly linked...

Glass packaging is a popular choice for businesses focused on sustainability. The ability to recycle glass endlessly reduces waste and allows for the creation of new bottles from crushed glass. Using reusable glass containers...

Alexander Dennis, a part of the NFI Group, has recently announced that Reading Buses, a UK operator, has placed orders for new buses. In total, Reading Buses will be receiving 24 zero-emission buses and...

Arizona Lithium has recently received approval from the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM) for its Big Sandy Lithium Project in Arizona. This approval allows the company to move forward with a drilling and...

If you were caught off guard by the news that May was the warmest on record in Britain, you're not alone. The Met Office recently revealed that despite the cloudy and cool days, the...

Reassessing Financial Institutions’ Net-Zero TargetsFinancial institutions play a significant role in funding the transition to low-carbon economies worldwide. However, recent evidence from Reclaim Finance, Urgewald, and Greenpeace suggests that despite commitments to net-zero initiatives...

New Lithium Extraction Method Revolutionizes Battery IndustryAs the electric vehicle market continues to grow rapidly, the demand for lithium, a crucial mineral for lithium-ion batteries, has also increased significantly. Current methods of extracting lithium...

Impending Ice Age Threatens Europe's FutureDate Published: 11/06/2024A recent study from the University of Copenhagen and the Niels Bohr Institute in Norway has raised concerns about the potential collapse of the North Atlantic Meridional...

The Success of Global Efforts to Ban Harmful Pollutants For the first time, researchers have observed a significant decrease in the levels of hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) in the atmosphere. These harmful gases have been known to...

Sicily's Farmers Struggle as Water Shortage Threatens Livelihoods Italy declared a state of emergency due to drought in Sicily a few months ago, impacting farmers and breeders the most. The lack of rainfall is causing...

Climate Crisis Escalates with Unprecedented Speed, Sulphur Emissions Identified as Contributing FactorGlobal warming is rapidly increasing at a rate of 0.25 degrees per decade, the highest rate ever recorded. A recent report by a...

Rio Tinto Invests in BioIron™ R&D Facility in Western AustraliaInvesting in Low-Carbon Steelmaking Innovation Rio Tinto has announced a significant investment of US$143 million (A$215 million) to establish a research and development facility in Western...

Oil and Gas Industry Leaders Testify Before House of Commons on Climate ChangeCEOs and executives of major oil and gas companies in Canada faced questioning on Thursday before the House of Commons environment committee....

U.S. Tightens Car Mileage Rules in Bold Move Against Climate ChangeThe Biden administration has taken a bold step in the fight against climate change by tightening vehicle fuel mileage standards. The new measure requires...

Private Jets Flock to Montreal for F1 Grand Prix, Raising Emissions ConcernsMONTREAL — Formula One does things big. At the Canadian Grand Prix, its race cars top 300 kilometres per hour. The track in...

Air Turbulence Crisis: Airlines Implement Strategies to Combat Climate Change ImpactAs more and more flights criss-cross the skies, there are more observations of clear air turbulence, which has increased over the decades very likely...

Delay in closing coal plants ‘right call’The impact of decommissioning coal plants on communities and economic spaces is significant. The Presidential Climate Commission, an independent body formed by President Cyril Ramaphosa to advise on...

AltaGas and Vopak Greenlight Major LPG Export Facility in CanadaIn a groundbreaking development, AltaGas Ltd. and Royal Vopak have officially approved the construction of the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility in British Columbia. This...

Bentley's Move Towards SustainabilityIn a bid to adapt to changing regulations and environmental concerns, Bentley is set to replace its iconic W12 engine with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. The shift comes as cities worldwide...

Egypt's Ambitious Desalination Plans to Alleviate Water StressIn recent years, Egypt has been facing increasing water stress due to the escalating demands of its growing population. The Nile River, a historically crucial water source,...

Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) Market Trends and OutlookThe global market for Wood Plastic Composites (WPC) is experiencing significant growth due to the material's environmentally friendly properties and its advantages over traditional substrates. The surge...

Space-Based Solar Power: A Promising Innovation or a Far-Fetched Dream?In recent years, the concept of beaming solar power to Earth from space has gained traction, with the SOLARIS initiative in Europe making significant strides...

Norfolk Southern's $310 Million Fine for East Palestine DerailmentResidents of East Palestine, Ohio, are still reeling from the aftermath of the Norfolk Southern train derailment that occurred last year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)...

The Future of Cultivated Meat: Safe, Ethical, and InnovativeIn recent years, the concept of cultivated meat has been gaining traction as a sustainable and ethical alternative to traditional animal farming. Also known as lab-grown...