Emissions

Europe Gives Carmakers More Time to Meet Emissions Targets

We’re usually the bearer of bad news when we talk about decisions taken by the European Union. But that’s not…

10 months ago

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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

1 year 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…

2 years 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…

2 years 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…

2 years ago