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Newswise: S&T awarded EPA’s Pollution Prevention grant to train mining professionals
Released: 6-Nov-2023 12:05 PM EST
S&T awarded EPA’s Pollution Prevention grant to train mining professionals
Missouri University of Science and Technology

Missouri University of Science and Technology has been awarded a $850,000 grant to focus on reducing pollution and waste related to the mining of critical minerals. The team will provide training and technical assistance to mining companies on environmentally friendly methods.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
UC Irvine-led science team shows how to eat our way out of the climate crisis
University of California, Irvine

Irvine, Calif., Nov. 6, 2023 — Agriculture is one of the hardest human activities to decarbonize; people must eat, but the land-use practices associated with growing crops account for roughly a quarter of global greenhouse gas emissions. Researchers at the University of California, Irvine and other institutions evaluate a new solution to this problem, one that eliminates farms altogether.

Newswise: Ocean Pavilion returns to the UN Climate Conference with Call for Ocean Science to Lead Climate Solutions
Released: 6-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EST
Ocean Pavilion returns to the UN Climate Conference with Call for Ocean Science to Lead Climate Solutions
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

A group of the world’s leading ocean scientific, philanthropic, and other stakeholder organizations, led by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) and Scripps Institution of Oceanography at the University of California San Diego, have come together to highlight the global ocean at the upcoming 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2023. The conference is expected to host over 70,000 delegates, including heads of state and world leaders, to build consensus and facilitate progress on climate action among 197 countries, the EU and thousands of non-government organizations, companies, youth groups, and other stakeholders focused on efforts to achieve the goals laid out in the Paris Agreement.

   
Newswise: KERI developed an alternative technology for ‘SF6’, the main culprit of global warming
Released: 6-Nov-2023 11:00 AM EST
KERI developed an alternative technology for ‘SF6’, the main culprit of global warming
National Research Council of Science and Technology

KERI's Eco-Friendly Insulating Gas Passes International Standards in Fault Current Interruption Tests, Accelerating the Development of Eco-Friendly Power Equipment and Paving the Way to Replace SF6, the Most Potent Greenhouse Gas

Released: 6-Nov-2023 10:15 AM EST
An Exploration of Producer Responsibility Recycling Policies Shows They Can Overcome Challenges
Institute for the Advancement of Food and Nutrition Sciences

Countries with established plastic Extended Producer Responsibility regulations and landfill bans often have higher recycling rates.

Released: 6-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
Media Tip: Argonne’s Advanced Photon Source to accelerate biological and environmental research
Argonne National Laboratory

In October 2023, the Advanced Photon Source (APS), a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science user facility at DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory, officially launched a new initiative to expand biological and environmental research at the world leading X-ray and analysis facility.

Newswise: Media Tip: First of its kind dataset shows future flooding risk at neighborhood level
Released: 6-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EST
Media Tip: First of its kind dataset shows future flooding risk at neighborhood level
Argonne National Laboratory

Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Argonne National Laboratory used supercomputing resources to develop a new dataset for estimating increased flood risk from climate change during the mid-21st century.

Newswise: Mother Nature knows best when it comes to climate solutions, social media users say
Released: 3-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EDT
Mother Nature knows best when it comes to climate solutions, social media users say
University of Cambridge

People feel more positive about planting trees and protecting rainforests as a means of combating climate change than they do about employing technological solutions, according to a new research paper in Global Environmental Change.

Newswise: The kids aren't alright: Saplings reveal how changing climate may undermine forests
Released: 3-Nov-2023 6:05 PM EDT
The kids aren't alright: Saplings reveal how changing climate may undermine forests
University of Arizona

As climate scientist Don Falk was hiking through a forest, the old, green pines stretched overhead. But he had the feeling that something was missing. Then his eyes found it: a seedling, brittle and brown, overlooked because of its lifelessness.

Newswise: Two FSU professors named rising stars by Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Released: 3-Nov-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Two FSU professors named rising stars by Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
Florida State University

Two Florida State University faculty members will receive Rising Star Awards from the Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 2:05 PM EDT
SUNY ESF Welcomes New Faculty for 2023-24 Academic Year
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) — one of the nation’s premier colleges focused exclusively on the study of the environment, developing renewable technologies, and building a sustainable future — welcomes 22 new faculty members to the College for the 2023-24 academic year.

Released: 3-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Investigators examine shifts in coral microbiome under hypoxia
American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

A new study published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology, a journal of the American Society for Microbiology, provides the first characterization of the coral microbiome under hypoxia, insufficient oxygen in the water. The research is an initial step toward identifying potential beneficial bacteria for corals facing this environmental stressor.

Newswise: Future-Proofing Health Against Climate Catastrophe
Released: 3-Nov-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Future-Proofing Health Against Climate Catastrophe
Tufts University

Professor at Tufts University, is leading an international, interdisciplinary team of researchers in identifying methods to prevent negative health outcomes after climate-related disasters like floods, typhoons, and droughts.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EDT
The influence of media narratives on microplastics risk perception revealed
PeerJ

Media narratives play a critical role in shaping public awareness and risk perception of microplastics.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Self-powered microbial fuel cell biosensor for monitoring organic freshwater pollution
Ritsumeikan University

Ritsumeikan University researchers designed a low-cost biosensor for assessing water quality at the input of lakes and rivers

Released: 2-Nov-2023 3:05 PM EDT
MSU researchers discover plants’ secrets to surviving daylight loss
Michigan State University

The upcoming daylight saving time “fall back” may be a drag for many people — but new research from Michigan State University scientists reveals that plants have found ways to cope.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 10:05 AM EDT
How the fish got its shoulder
Imperial College London

A new analysis of the bones and muscles in ancient fish gives new clues about how the shoulder evolved in animals – including us.

Released: 2-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Parts of Clean Water Act not effective in controlling nutrient pollution
University of Georgia

When rivers began catching on fire, the U.S. government knew it was time to act. So Congress passed the Clean Water Act of 1972. It remains the guiding legislation for regulating America’s water quality. But new research from the University of Georgia suggests parts of it may not be working.

Newswise: Sustainable and green development of magnesium production technology: an environmental and economic life-cycle perspective.
Released: 2-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EDT
Sustainable and green development of magnesium production technology: an environmental and economic life-cycle perspective.
Chinese Academy of Sciences

A life cycle assessment of Pidgeon magnesium in China was conducted to find the key factors for the low carbonization and green development of the magnesium production technology. The improved magnesium production technology routes were additionally designed to address the challenges of climate change and carbon finance markets.

Released: 1-Nov-2023 1:05 PM EDT
The secret to enhancing consumer valuation and addressing the climate crisis at once: introduce circular take-back programs
American Marketing Association (AMA)

Consumers value circular program products more because they evoke psychological ownership. Marketers and policymakers should consider this when implementing circular programs.

   
Newswise: Scientists develop nanocellulose-based aerogel film to keep buildings cooler
Released: 1-Nov-2023 8:05 AM EDT
Scientists develop nanocellulose-based aerogel film to keep buildings cooler
Chinese Academy of Sciences

In a ground-breaking first, researchers have fabricated a scalable nanocellulose based aerogel film radiative cooler with strong light scattering ability. These coolers not only show well passive cooling capacity but exhibit superior anti-dust performance for longtime using.

Newswise: Plastic-eating bacteria turn waste into useful starting materials for other products
27-Oct-2023 8:00 AM EDT
Plastic-eating bacteria turn waste into useful starting materials for other products
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Research published in ACS Central Science shows that beads containing engineered E. coli could efficiently transform PET waste into a starting material for nylon, drugs and fragrances.

Newswise: World’s first tropical climate data centre testbed, led by NUS and NTU, will boost Singapore’s competitiveness in sustainable data centres
Released: 1-Nov-2023 7:05 AM EDT
World’s first tropical climate data centre testbed, led by NUS and NTU, will boost Singapore’s competitiveness in sustainable data centres
National University of Singapore (NUS)

The Sustainable Tropical Data Centre Testbed (STDCT) – the first of its kind for the tropical environment – hosted by the National University of Singapore’s College of Design and Engineering (NUS CDE) is up and running, marking a significant milestone in data centre (DC) innovation in Singapore.

Newswise: FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
Released: 31-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
FSU-led research shows shifting nesting timing not enough to prevent fewer sea turtle hatchlings
Florida State University

New research led by a Florida State University professor shows that potential adaptive responses by sea turtles, such as shifting the timing of when they nest, may not be enough to counteract the projected impacts from climate change on hatchling production.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 1:05 PM EDT
Improved wind speed forecasts can help urban power generation, according to new Concordia research
Concordia University

Navid Shirzadi uses deep learning models that hybridize existing forecasting models

Newswise: The Unraveling of a Protist Genome Could Unlock the Mystery of Marine Viruses
Released: 31-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
The Unraveling of a Protist Genome Could Unlock the Mystery of Marine Viruses
Stony Brook University

Viruses are the most prevalent biological entities in the world’s oceans and play essential roles in its ecological and biogeochemical balance. Yet, they are the least understood elements of marine life. By unraveling the entire genome of a certain marine protist that may act as a host for many viruses, an international research team led by scientists from Stony Brook University sets the stage for future investigations of marine protist genomes, marine microbial dynamics and the evolutionary interplay between host organisms and their viruses – work that may open doors to a better understanding of the “invisible” world of marine viruses and offers a key to the ecology and health of oceans worldwide. The research is published early online in Current Biology.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Offshore wind farms can "steal" wind from each other
University of Bergen

The incentive to develop an offshore wind farm can diminish with just a five percent reduction in capacity, based on economic considerations," says PhD candidate Eirik Finserås at the Faculty of Law, University of Bergen (UiB).

Newswise: Researchers observe wolves hunting and killing sea otters and harbor seals on Alaska’s Katmai coast
Released: 31-Oct-2023 11:05 AM EDT
Researchers observe wolves hunting and killing sea otters and harbor seals on Alaska’s Katmai coast
Oregon State University

Firsthand observations of a wolf hunting and killing a harbor seal and a group of wolves hunting and consuming a sea otter on Alaska’s Katmai coast have led scientists to reconsider assumptions about wolf hunting behavior.

Released: 31-Oct-2023 10:05 AM EDT
Humans are disrupting natural ‘salt cycle’ on a global scale, new study shows
University of Maryland, Center for Environmental Science

The planet’s demand for salt comes at a cost to the environment and human health, according to a new scientific review led by University of Maryland Geology Professor Sujay Kaushal.

Newswise: Researcher studies effects of Amazon mega dams on biodiversity and local communities
Released: 31-Oct-2023 9:30 AM EDT
Researcher studies effects of Amazon mega dams on biodiversity and local communities
West Virginia University

One West Virginia University researcher is working to protect the communities and economies often affected when companies move in to harness a region’s natural resources.

Newswise: Life Sciences Assay Developments and Sustainability Progress
Released: 31-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Life Sciences Assay Developments and Sustainability Progress
SLAS

Volume 28, Issue 5 of SLAS Technology, includes two review articles, six original research articles and one short communication on assay development with machine learning, novel laboratory automation systems and other areas of life sciences research.

Newswise: Scientists present the first set of global maps showing geographic patterns of beta-diversity in flowering plants
Released: 31-Oct-2023 8:25 AM EDT
Scientists present the first set of global maps showing geographic patterns of beta-diversity in flowering plants
Chinese Academy of Sciences

Beta-diversity of biological assemblages is central to biogeography and ecology. Researchers from Illinois State Museum in the US and Chongqing University in China have presented a set of novel global maps showing geographic patterns of genus-based beta-diversity of flowering plants.

Newswise: RUDN Mathematician Created Mass Extinction Model Regarding Climate Change and Adaptation
Released: 31-Oct-2023 7:05 AM EDT
RUDN Mathematician Created Mass Extinction Model Regarding Climate Change and Adaptation
Scientific Project Lomonosov

A RUDN University mathematician and a colleague developed a theoretical model of mass extinction. The model for the first time took into account two important factors - the inverse effect of vegetation on climate change and the evolutionary adaptation of species.

Newswise: UT-Led Aerial Surveys Reveal Ancient Landscape Beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet
Released: 30-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
UT-Led Aerial Surveys Reveal Ancient Landscape Beneath East Antarctic Ice Sheet
University of Texas at Austin, Jackson School of Geosciences

Long before Antarctica froze over, rivers carved valleys through mountains in the continent’s east. Millions of years later, researchers have discovered a remnant of this ancient highland landscape thanks to an aerial survey campaign led by the University of Texas Institute for Geophysics (UTIG).

Released: 30-Oct-2023 3:05 PM EDT
Researchers at ESF Build a Map-Based Carbon Accounting System to Help NYS Meet Net-Zero Goal
SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry

A new report by the Climate & Applied Forest Research Institute (CAFRI) and SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) outlines the development of a map-based carbon accounting system and how it can be an essential tool for New York state to achieve its net-zero emissions target by 2050.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
Microplastics’ shape determines how far they travel in the atmosphere
Cornell University

Micron-size microplastic debris can be carried by the jet stream across oceans and continents, and their shape plays a crucial role in how far they travel.

Newswise: Powder engineering adds AI to the mix
Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Powder engineering adds AI to the mix
Osaka Metropolitan University

Imagine a world without powders. It may sound exaggerated, but our daily lives are intricately connected to powders in various ways from foods, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics to batteries, ceramics, etc

Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Killer whales’ diet more important than location for pollutant exposure, study says
McGill University

Both elegant and fierce, killer whales are some of the oceans’ top predators, but even they can be exposed to environmental pollution.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
Heat-related cardiovascular deaths in the U.S. may more than double within decades
American Heart Association (AHA)

ardiovascular deaths from extreme heat in the U.S. may more than double by the middle of the century. Without reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, that number could even triple, according to new research published today in the American Heart Association’s flagship journal Circulation.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
A sustainable alternative to air conditioning
McGill University

As the planet gets hotter, the need for cool living environments is becoming more urgent. But air conditioning is a major contributor to global warming since units use potent greenhouse gases and lots of energy.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 12:05 PM EDT
NSF funds UC Irvine project to improve climate science learning in high schools
University of California, Irvine

The National Science Foundation has awarded an interdisciplinary team from the University of California, Irvine a three-year, $1.6 million grant focused on creating an accessible and equity-centered model for high school environmental engineering education intended to inspire and properly prepare students for careers in this field.

Released: 30-Oct-2023 9:00 AM EDT
Teamwork Takes Flight at New Field Research Site
Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

It has been just over a year since the Danforth Center acquired the 140-acre farm that became the home of the new Danforth Center Field Research Site. Located in St. Charles, this historic farm is being used as a space for scientists to develop field-based experiments to understand how crops interact with their environment.

Newswise: From the Arctic to Antarctic: scientists estimated accumulation of metals in lakes of polar regions of the Earth
Released: 30-Oct-2023 8:05 AM EDT
From the Arctic to Antarctic: scientists estimated accumulation of metals in lakes of polar regions of the Earth
Scientific Project Lomonosov

Russian scientists analyzed the process of accumulation of heavy metals in sediments of lakes of polar and subpolar regions of the world. Researchers found out that lead and antimony are well accumulated even in lakes situated far from direct sources of pollution.

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Released: 28-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Assessing Global Environmental Mercury Exposure in Biota and Potential Impacts on Biodiversity
Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI)

Biodiversity Research Institute announces publication of a series of multiyear research studies that assessed the global impact of mercury on air, water, fish, and wildlife in a two-part special issue of Ecotoxicology, an international scientific journal devoted to presenting critical research on the effects of toxic chemicals on populations, communities, and terrestrial, freshwater, and marine ecosystems.

Released: 27-Oct-2023 5:05 PM EDT
Alpine rock reveals dynamics of plate movements in Earth’s interior
Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main

Geoscientists analyze rocks in mountain belts to reconstruct how they once moved downwards into the depths and then returned to the surface.

25-Oct-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Underwater robot finds new circulation pattern in Antarctic ice shelf
Cornell University

More than merely cracks in the ice, crevasses play an important role in circulating seawater beneath Antarctic ice shelves, potentially influencing their stability, finds Cornell University-led research based on a first-of-its-kind exploration by an underwater robot.



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