Emissions

Brake pad emissions can be more toxic than diesel exhaust

A study by the University of Southampton (UK) has found microscopic particles emitted from certain types of commonly fitted brake…

2 months ago

Recycling lithium-ion batteries cuts emissions and strengthens supply chain

Recycling lithium-ion batteries to recover their critical metals has significantly lower environmental impacts than mining virgin metals, according to a…

2 months ago

Turning carbon emissions into methane fuel

Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could…

5 months ago

New Global Policies to Cut Plastic Waste and Reduce Carbon Emissions by 2050

A recent study by the University of California, Santa Barbara has identified four policies that could reduce plastic waste pollution…

5 months ago

Fossil fuel CO2 emissions increase again in 2024

Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new research by the Global…

5 months ago

Advancement in 3D-printed concrete promises strength, durability and lower carbon emissions

Researchers from the University of Virginia have made significant strides in the rapidly advancing field of 3D-printed concrete by developing…

5 months ago

A leaky sink: Carbon emissions from forest soil will likely grow with rising temperatures

The soils of northern forests are key reservoirs that help keep the carbon dioxide that trees inhale and use for…

7 months ago

AI analysis of historical satellite images show USSR collapse in 1990s increased methane emissions, despite lower oil and gas production

The collapse of the former Soviet Union in 1991 had social, political and economic effects worldwide. Among them was a…

1 year ago

Business travel emissions drop as many firms fly less: survey, ET TravelWorld

Picture used for representation.Almost half of 217 global firms cut their business travel carbon emissions by at least 50% between…

1 year ago

New pipeline makes valuable organic acid from plants — saving money and emissions

In a breakthrough for environmentally friendly chemical production, researchers at the Center for Advanced Bioenergy and Bioproducts Innovation (CABBI) have…

2 years ago