Volcanoes are erupting in The Philippines, but on-fire Australia received some welcome rain. The Iran war cries have been called off and The Donald’s military powers are about to be hamstrung by the Senate. Meanwhile, his impeachment trial is starting, and we’re all on Twitter for a front-row seat.
Tag: Environment
01/19/2022
This Recyclable Boat Is Made From Wool
By adding unwanted wool to the manufacturing chain, this forward-thinking New Zealand firm hopes to save farmers and the planet.
02/14/2022
The Psychology of Placing EV Chargers Along Roads Less Traveled
Just seeing a map of charging stations in rural areas can help alleviate “range anxiety”—and help get more EVs on the streets.
02/14/2022
It Helped Catch Serial Killers. Can It Stop Elephant and Wildlife Poachers, Too?
Scientists used a genetic investigation technique with the aim of helping turn the tide against illicit hauls of ivory and other animal parts.
02/14/2022
Coal mines transformed society. Now, their flooded remains could heat the homes of the future
In Scotland, work is underway to look at how the water that has flooded old, disused mines can be used to provide decarbonized heating to buildings.
02/11/2022
Engineers are building bridges with recycled wind turbine blades
Repurposing the blades could help solve a major waste challenge.
02/14/2022
The engineers battling to stop global warming ruining roads
Australia's floods of 2010-11 spread devastation and damage across Queensland, with 33 people losing their lives and causing billions in losses across the state.
02/09/2022
Maybe there’s room for wildife and renewables on a crowded planet
As the countries rush to build more solar and wind power, conservationists worry it could crowd out wildlife. A new forecast suggests there's room for both in many places.
02/17/2022
What Could Go Right? The paralyzed, walking again
Covid-19 antibodies from infection last for years, Tanzania ends their ban on pregnant girls attending school, and more
02/04/2022
China’s Winter Olympics are carbon-neutral — how?
Researchers commend Beijing for mitigating a wide range of emissions, but say that future games should wean themselves off carbon offsets.
01/26/2022
Offshore wind farms could do double duty as carbon capture devices
Built together, these two technologies could reduce the energy costs of carbon capture and minimize the need for onshore pipelines.
02/04/2022
The Irish Formula for National Well-Being
Ireland is a case study in progress. The United Nations ranks the country second in the world on human development – level with Switzerland and behind only Norway.
02/02/2022