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Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition
Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transitionNews

Europe’s 30-year cities movement pushes for a faster green transition

The 10th European Conference on Sustainable Cities and Towns (ESCT), held in Aalborg, Denmark, brought together mayors and representatives from across Europe to renew their…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 3, 2024 Full article
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis
Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisisScience

Rising support for meat and fuel rationing to tackle climate crisis

Rationing of meat and fuel, two major contributors to climate change, is gaining public support as an effective and equitable way to reduce consumption. According…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 30, 2024 Full article
New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuel
New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuelScience

New process converts plant waste into sustainable jet fuel

Scientists at Washington State University (WSU) have developed a new method to convert plant waste into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), marking a significant step forward…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 27, 2024 Full article
Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024
Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024News

Aarhus crowned Happiest City in 2024

Aarhus, Denmark, has secured the top position in the 2024 Happy City Index, a global ranking of urban well-being and happiness. This achievement highlights the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 26, 2024 Full article
Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remain
Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remainNews

Denmark can meet nitrogen reduction targets with Green Tripartite Agreement, but challenges remain

A recalculation of Denmark's nitrogen reduction targets, known as the second opinion, has provided a stronger foundation for environmental efforts, particularly regarding the country's aquatic…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 24, 2024 Full article
Human urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impact
Human urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impactScience

Human urine as sustainable fertilizer – new study shows minimal soil impact

Human urine could offer a sustainable alternative to synthetic fertilizers, according to new research by scientists from the University of Birmingham and L’Institut Agro Montpellier.…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 23, 2024 Full article
Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s future
Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s futureClimate

Blueprint for food security offers hope for Sub-Saharan Africa’s future

Sub-Saharan Africa is at a crossroads when it comes to agricultural productivity and food security. With a fast-growing population, climate variability, and insufficient infrastructure, the…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 22, 2024 Full article
Women shaping the future of sustainability
Women shaping the future of sustainabilityNews

Women shaping the future of sustainability

By Yuen Yoong Leong, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, Sunway University in Kuala Lumpur | 360info Inspiring women are driving sustainable solutions and empowering communities,…
SourceSourceSeptember 20, 2024 Full article
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact
Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impactClimate

Study finds rerouting flights to avoid contrails reduces climate impact

A new study alleviates concerns that rerouting flights to avoid forming contrails - high-altitude clouds known to contribute to climate warming - might inadvertently harm…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreSeptember 16, 2024 Full article
Advancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable products
Advancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable productsScience

Advancements in chemical plastics recycling pave the way for high-quality sustainable products

Scientists at ETH Zurich have made significant strides in chemical recycling, a process poised to transform plastic waste management by producing high-quality products from discarded…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 29, 2024 Full article
Killer pesticides linked to alarming decline in America’s wild bees
Killer pesticides linked to alarming decline in America’s wild beesScience

Killer pesticides linked to alarming decline in America’s wild bees

A new study published in Nature Sustainability by a team of international researchers, including scientists from the University of Southern California (USC) Dornsife College, has…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 28, 2024 Full article
Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 35, 2024
Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 35, 2024NewsScience

Muser Press – New Research Articles | Week 35, 2024

Darwin and the biological rhythms While the formalization of chronobiology as a scientific discipline occurred in the mid-20th century, the exploration of rhythmic phenomena has…
SourceSourceAugust 28, 2024 Full article
Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability push
Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability pushNews

Global food loss and waste crisis worsens amid sustainability push

The issue of food loss and waste (FLW) continues to escalate, posing a severe threat to global food security, climate change mitigation, and the sustainability…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 26, 2024 Full article
New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosion
New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosionScience

New bioinspired method uses electricity to combat coastal erosion

In a new study, researchers from Northwestern University have introduced a novel method to combat coastal erosion using electricity, drawing inspiration from nature. As climate…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024 Full article
Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?
Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?Climate

Is New Zealand’s climate disclosure law falling short?

This year, New Zealand took a significant step towards addressing climate change by requiring some of its largest companies and financial institutions to disclose climate-related…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreAugust 22, 2024 Full article
The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping
The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeepingScience

The latest buzz – smart hives and dancing robot bees boost sustainable beekeeping

EU-funded researchers are using big data and smart technologies to improve conditions for bees and guide beekeepers. By Sofia Strodt | Horizon, the EU Research…
SourceSourceAugust 20, 2024 Full article
A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles
A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehiclesScience

A method that paves the way for improved fuel cell vehicles

By Chalmers University of Technology More efficient and longer-lasting fuel cells are essential for fuel cell-powered heavy-duty hydrogen vehicles to become an alternative to combustion-fueled…
SourceSourceAugust 14, 2024 Full article
On a mission to save our soils
On a mission to save our soilsNewsScience

On a mission to save our soils

Italian soil scientist Professor Fabio Terribile is on a mission to improve soil quality, with the help of EU funding and 19 partners across Europe.…
SourceSourceAugust 11, 2024 Full article
Shift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart living
Shift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart livingScience

Shift focus to well-being, not growth: a new approach for climate-smart living

By Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) - Helmholtz Centre Potsdam Ensuring the well-being of citizens while reducing resource consumption has proved to be a massive…
SourceSourceAugust 8, 2024 Full article
Three-step plan to cut overlooked methane emissions could help us stop global warming faster
Three-step plan to cut overlooked methane emissions could help us stop global warming fasterClimate

Three-step plan to cut overlooked methane emissions could help us stop global warming faster

By Frontiers Evidence indicates that methane emissions were responsible for about half of global warming we’ve experienced so far—but compared to carbon dioxide, methane has…
SourceSourceJuly 30, 2024 Full article
European Resilience Partnership launches to prepare European communities for climate shocks
European Resilience Partnership launches to prepare European communities for climate shocksClimateNews

European Resilience Partnership launches to prepare European communities for climate shocks

By ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability The 2024 edition of the European Urban Resilience Forum (EURESFO) took place during the Valencia Cities Climate Week,…
SourceSourceJuly 29, 2024 Full article
Learning beyond the classroom – bringing science teaching into the real world
Learning beyond the classroom – bringing science teaching into the real worldScience

Learning beyond the classroom – bringing science teaching into the real world

EU-funded researchers are exploring new ways to learn that make science more relevant to everyday life – and more fun. By Andrew Dunne | Horizon,…
SourceSourceJuly 22, 2024 Full article
Greener greenhouses promise more energy-efficient growing power
Greener greenhouses promise more energy-efficient growing powerClimate

Greener greenhouses promise more energy-efficient growing power

Commercial greenhouses in Europe are testing new energy and water efficiency technologies in support of the green transition. By Bárbara Pinho | Horizon, the EU…
SourceSourceJuly 22, 2024 Full article
Turning agricultural trash to treasure
Turning agricultural trash to treasureScience

Turning agricultural trash to treasure

By Lauren Biron | Lawrence Berkeley National | DOE In California’s Northern San Joaquin Valley, agricultural leftovers such as almond shells, fruit peels, and orchard…
SourceSourceJuly 16, 2024 Full article