Sustainable Planet | Innovation News Network /category/sustainable-planet-news/ Science, Research & Innovation News Fri, 19 Jan 2024 14:39:47 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Integrated mineral carbonation: Decarbonising Western Australia /mineral-carbonation-decarbonising-western-australia/22745/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=mineral-carbonation-decarbonising-western-australia /mineral-carbonation-decarbonising-western-australia/22745/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:14:33 +0000 /?p=22745 A research team from Curtin University is pioneering decarbonisation in Western Australia through integrated mineral carbonation. Bill Johnston, MLA, Mines and Petroleum Minister, announced on 29 June 2022 that the State Government’s roadmap will be pioneered by Michael Hitch, Head of School Professor at Curtin University’s WA School of Mines: Minerals, Energy and Chemical Engineering. […]

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]]> /mineral-carbonation-decarbonising-western-australia/22745/feed/ 0 Advancing waste heat recovery in Portugal for a greener future /waste-heat-recovery-portugal-greener-future/22736/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=waste-heat-recovery-portugal-greener-future /waste-heat-recovery-portugal-greener-future/22736/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 09:57:19 +0000 /?p=22736 The European project, EMB3Rs, is discovering new ways to achieve industrial waste heat recovery in Portugal to raise energy efficiency, cut carbon emissions and end fuel poverty. Lisbon’s Parque das Nações is home to the only large-scale District Heat Cold (DHC) network in Portugal. Operated by Climaespaço, the DHC network comprises a 22.5km underground network […]

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]]> /waste-heat-recovery-portugal-greener-future/22736/feed/ 0 New approach revealed to reduce EV battery testing time by 75% /approach-revealed-reduce-ev-battery-testing-time-75/22722/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=approach-revealed-reduce-ev-battery-testing-time-75 /approach-revealed-reduce-ev-battery-testing-time-75/22722/#respond Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:41:28 +0000 /?p=22722 Researchers at the University of Michigan (U-M) have emphasised that testing the longevity of new electric vehicle battery designs could be four times faster with a novel streamlined approach. Reducing electric vehicle (EV) battery testing time can be significantly reduced by 75% by utilising a new streamlined approach, according to researchers at the University of […]

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]]> /approach-revealed-reduce-ev-battery-testing-time-75/22722/feed/ 0 Strengthening circular economy for solar and battery technologies /strengthening-circular-economy-solar-and-battery-technologies/22685/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strengthening-circular-economy-solar-and-battery-technologies /strengthening-circular-economy-solar-and-battery-technologies/22685/#respond Wed, 29 Jun 2022 10:05:26 +0000 /?p=22685 Scientists at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) believe that other strategies besides recycling should be focused on to bolster the circular economy for solar and battery technologies. In a new comprehensive literature review, researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy‘s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) discovered that alternatives to recycling may have untapped potential […]

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]]> /strengthening-circular-economy-solar-and-battery-technologies/22685/feed/ 0 Scientists highlight the necessity of improving the ecology of the Amazon /necessity-of-improving-the-ecology-of-the-amazon/22659/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=necessity-of-improving-the-ecology-of-the-amazon /necessity-of-improving-the-ecology-of-the-amazon/22659/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:26:04 +0000 /?p=22659 An international research team, including Lancaster University, have discovered what actions are required to improve the Amazon’s ecology. An international team of scientists from Brazil and researchers from Lancaster University, UK, conducted a study into landscape changes in the Brazilian. Their results revealed a revolutionary insight into the environmental threats the biome faces, as well […]

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]]> /necessity-of-improving-the-ecology-of-the-amazon/22659/feed/ 0 The Bezos Earth Fund: Supporting marine conservation /bezos-earth-fund-supporting-marine-conservation/22637/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=bezos-earth-fund-supporting-marine-conservation /bezos-earth-fund-supporting-marine-conservation/22637/#respond Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:20:33 +0000 /?p=22637 The Bezos Earth Fund announced its first ocean conservation grant on 27 June 2022, to contribute towards supporting marine conservation. The Bezos Earth Fund (BEF) revealed its conservation grant to National Geographic Pristine Seas during the National Geographic Ocean Night at the UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon. Over the next five years through the support […]

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]]> /bezos-earth-fund-supporting-marine-conservation/22637/feed/ 0 Groundbreaking emissions-free battery recycling solutions /groundbreaking-emissions-free-battery-recycling-solutions/21241/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=groundbreaking-emissions-free-battery-recycling-solutions /groundbreaking-emissions-free-battery-recycling-solutions/21241/#respond Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:00:49 +0000 /?p=21241 ACE Green Recycling is pioneering emissions-free battery recycling to build a circular economy for battery materials. The success of the global push towards electrification of mobility and manufacturing hinges on the reliable and sustainable supply of critical battery materials, which can only be achieved by environmentally friendly and commercially viable battery recycling. The primary production […]

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]]> /groundbreaking-emissions-free-battery-recycling-solutions/21241/feed/ 0 Refuting the negative impacts of climate change on bees /impacts-of-climate-change-on-bees/22603/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=impacts-of-climate-change-on-bees /impacts-of-climate-change-on-bees/22603/#respond Fri, 24 Jun 2022 14:54:34 +0000 /?p=22603 A research team from Simon Fraser University has investigated the negative impacts of climate change on bees and their populations. Rising temperatures negatively impact bee populations Climate change has been a growing concern in the scientific community for decades; as the Earth’s temperature rises, as do various negative impacts on the planet. This study has […]

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]]> /impacts-of-climate-change-on-bees/22603/feed/ 0 Improving the UK’s space sustainability with a new plan /improving-uks-space-sustainability/22573/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=improving-uks-space-sustainability /improving-uks-space-sustainability/22573/#respond Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:52:34 +0000 /?p=22573 Science Minister George Freeman has launched a new plan for space sustainability, a raft of measures which will demonstrate the UK’s commitment, ambition, and drive to improve the UK’s space sustainability. These plans to reduce the UK’s space sustainability were announced today – 23 June 2022 – in a speech to the 4th Summit for […]

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]]> /improving-uks-space-sustainability/22573/feed/ 0 From flood exposure to flood vulnerability /flood-exposure-flood-vulnerability/22516/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flood-exposure-flood-vulnerability /flood-exposure-flood-vulnerability/22516/#respond Wed, 22 Jun 2022 12:30:05 +0000 /?p=22516 RSS-Hydro emphasises the importance of considering flood vulnerability when devising flood prevention strategies. Floods are the most common natural hazard in the world. Globally, 1.47 billion people are exposed to this phenomenon.1 All of the continents are concerned, even though the dynamics involved differ (pluvial floods, fluvial floods, rising groundwater flooding, ocean flooding during meteorological […]

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]]> /flood-exposure-flood-vulnerability/22516/feed/ 0 Acylhydrazone-based polymers: The key to greater crop yields? /acylhydrazone-based-polymers-crop-yields/22479/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=acylhydrazone-based-polymers-crop-yields /acylhydrazone-based-polymers-crop-yields/22479/#respond Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:37:22 +0000 /?p=22479 A research team from the University of Birmingham has discovered a group of acylhydrazone-based polymers, which may be critical in encouraging bacteria to form growth-promoting ecosystems. The bacteria generated from these synthetic polymers could potentially be utilised to coat the roots of plant seedlings, which would result in stronger, healthier plants, and higher crop yields […]

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]]> /acylhydrazone-based-polymers-crop-yields/22479/feed/ 0 Accelerating the journey to net zero emissions in Britain /accelerating-journey-net-zero-emissions-britain/22447/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=accelerating-journey-net-zero-emissions-britain /accelerating-journey-net-zero-emissions-britain/22447/#respond Mon, 20 Jun 2022 12:18:47 +0000 /?p=22447 The Advanced Propulsion Centre has invested £43.7m into projects that are paving the way to net zero emissions in Britain. On 17 June 2022, the journey to net zero emissions in Britain was given a significant boost as 21 projects obtained a total of £43.7m funding from the Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC). This support will […]

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]]> /accelerating-journey-net-zero-emissions-britain/22447/feed/ 0 Are biogas and biomethane supply chains eco-friendly? /biogas-and-biomethane-supply-chains-eco-friendly/22413/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=biogas-and-biomethane-supply-chains-eco-friendly /biogas-and-biomethane-supply-chains-eco-friendly/22413/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2022 15:00:04 +0000 /?p=22413 Researchers from Imperial College London have revealed that biogas and biomethane supply chains may not be as environmentally friendly as originally thought. Scientists have acknowledged that although biogas and biomethane supply chains are more environmentally friendly than non-renewable alternatives, better monitoring is required to fix leaks to ensure that biogas and biomethane continue to satisfy […]

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]]> /biogas-and-biomethane-supply-chains-eco-friendly/22413/feed/ 0 U.S. DOE invests $57.9m into decarbonising the American industrial sector /u-s-doe-decarbonising-the-american-industrial-sector/22399/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=u-s-doe-decarbonising-the-american-industrial-sector /u-s-doe-decarbonising-the-american-industrial-sector/22399/#respond Fri, 17 Jun 2022 09:07:34 +0000 /?p=22399 The U.S. DOE has invested $57.9m to support 30 projects to contribute towards decarbonising the American industrial sector. The importance of advancing the science of clean energy manufacturing On 16 June 2022, The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced $57.9m funding to be shared between 30 projects, all of which are housed within industry, universities, […]

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]]> /u-s-doe-decarbonising-the-american-industrial-sector/22399/feed/ 0 Scientists strengthen global efforts to manage vulnerable marine habitats /global-efforts-manage-vulnerable-marine-habitats/22365/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=global-efforts-manage-vulnerable-marine-habitats /global-efforts-manage-vulnerable-marine-habitats/22365/#respond Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:20:01 +0000 /?p=22365 A research team from King Abdullah University of Science and Technology has standardised a method for strengthening global efforts to manage vulnerable marine habitats. Measuring calcium carbonate: Helping scientists monitor coral reef health A blueprint for measuring calcium carbonate on the ocean floor could assist marine scientists in monitoring coral reef health, and in encouraging […]

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]]> /global-efforts-manage-vulnerable-marine-habitats/22365/feed/ 0 Total GHG emissions from LNG carriers measured for the first time /ghg-emissions-from-lng-carriers-measured-first-time/22320/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ghg-emissions-from-lng-carriers-measured-first-time /ghg-emissions-from-lng-carriers-measured-first-time/22320/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 14:46:19 +0000 /?p=22320 A research team from Queen Mary University of London is the first to demonstrate the possibility of measuring total GHG emissions from LNG carriers. Furthering the scientific understanding of GHG emission profiles The results released today – 14 June 2022 – from this groundbreaking study quantify greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from liquefied natural gas (LNG) […]

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]]> /ghg-emissions-from-lng-carriers-measured-first-time/22320/feed/ 0 U.S. DOE invests $39m to develop building materials for decarbonisation /39m-develop-building-materials-for-decarbonisation/22299/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=39m-develop-building-materials-for-decarbonisation /39m-develop-building-materials-for-decarbonisation/22299/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:18:18 +0000 /?p=22299 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has invested $39m to support 18 projects that will develop building materials for decarbonisation.  On 13 June 2022, the U.S. DOE announced $39m in funding for 18 projects seeking to develop technologies that can transform buildings into net carbon storage structures. These projects will be led by the DOE’s […]

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]]> /39m-develop-building-materials-for-decarbonisation/22299/feed/ 0 Reducing the UK’s agricultural reliance on overseas production /uks-agricultural-reliance-on-overseas-production/22271/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uks-agricultural-reliance-on-overseas-production /uks-agricultural-reliance-on-overseas-production/22271/#respond Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:13:28 +0000 /?p=22271 The UK Government has announced a ‘Food Strategy’ that intends to reduce the UK’s agricultural reliance on overseas production. Harnessing agricultural technology A strategy to direct innovation and harness pioneering technology in farming will be set out today (13 June 2022) as part of the Government’s Food Strategy, which intends to support British farmers by […]

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]]> /uks-agricultural-reliance-on-overseas-production/22271/feed/ 0 Climate change impacts to be reduced by storing carbon on the ocean floor /climate-change-storing-carbon-on-the-ocean-floor/22247/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=climate-change-storing-carbon-on-the-ocean-floor /climate-change-storing-carbon-on-the-ocean-floor/22247/#respond Fri, 10 Jun 2022 11:04:51 +0000 /?p=22247 A research team from Ohio State University (OSU) has discovered that storing carbon on the ocean floor may be possible after investigating RNA virus species. Investigating 5,500 marine RNA virus species reveals an innovative solution for climate change Researchers investigated the 5,500 marine RNA virus species recently identified and discovered that several of the species […]

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]]> /climate-change-storing-carbon-on-the-ocean-floor/22247/feed/ 0 Encouraging community-based management of Japanese ecosystems /community-based-management-and-conservation/22164/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=community-based-management-and-conservation /community-based-management-and-conservation/22164/#respond Wed, 08 Jun 2022 13:32:06 +0000 /?p=22164 The perceptions of ecosystem services have been investigated to encourage community-based management and conservation. Cherry blossoms: Vital in gaining communal support in conservation Scientists at the University of Tsukuba have discovered that local community perceptions of ecosystem services provided by symbolic wild cherry trees could be utilised in community-based management and conservation of traditional forest […]

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