Recent research has shed light on an important consequence of our warming climate: an increased risk of flash droughts. These are defined as rapid onset droughts, typically occurring during the growing season, with serious implications for crop yields. According to the new study, the frequency of flash droughts is expected to increase in the comingContinue reading “The Increasing Risk of Global Flash Droughts in a Warming Climate”
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New Catalyst Lowers Cost for Producing Environmentally Sustainable Hydrogen from Water
Researchers around the world are looking for ways to produce hydrogen in a way that is sustainable, cost-effective, and does not emit greenhouse gases. And now, a team of scientists has developed a new catalyst that could make low-cost and energy-efficient production of hydrogen possible. One promising solution is cobalt, a new catalyst composed ofContinue reading “New Catalyst Lowers Cost for Producing Environmentally Sustainable Hydrogen from Water”
Rocks: The Next Generation of Solar Energy Collectors
As demand for clean and sustainable energy continues to rise, researchers have been exploring various approaches to harness solar power. One such approach is concentrated solar power, which involves collecting and storing solar heat to create electricity or dry foods. And now, the next generation of solar energy collectors could be rocks. Recent research hasContinue reading “Rocks: The Next Generation of Solar Energy Collectors”
A Use Case for Coal – Storage for Hydrogen
As we strive to reduce the world’s carbon footprint, scientists have been working diligently to develop hydrogen as a clean energy source that could curb our dependence on fossil fuels. However, a major hurdle in the widespread adoption of hydrogen fuel cells has been its storage for future use. This is where an unexpected solutionContinue reading “A Use Case for Coal – Storage for Hydrogen”
New Study Reveals the Growing Threat of Global Flash Droughts to Croplands
According to a recent study published in the journal Nature Climate Change, global flash droughts are expected to increase in frequency due to our warming climate, posing a growing threat to croplands worldwide. The study reviewed data from the past 70 years and analyzed the connection between climate change and flash droughts to determine theContinue reading “New Study Reveals the Growing Threat of Global Flash Droughts to Croplands”
Harvesting Clean Energy from Thin Air: The Revolutionary Air-gen Effect
Engineers have been tirelessly searching for ways to harness clean energy and reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. The answer to this problem may be found in the most unlikely of places – thin air. A team of researchers have recently discovered a revolutionary technique that allows for the continuous harvesting of electricity from humidityContinue reading “Harvesting Clean Energy from Thin Air: The Revolutionary Air-gen Effect”
Coastal Ecosystems: A Powerful Ally Against Greenhouse Gases
New research shows that coastal ecosystems are a net greenhouse gas sink, making them a powerful ally against increased levels of greenhouse gases. According to a new greenhouse gas budget, coastal ecosystems globally are a net greenhouse gas sink for carbon dioxide (CO2). This is great news, however, emissions of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxideContinue reading “Coastal Ecosystems: A Powerful Ally Against Greenhouse Gases”
The Decline of Mountain Snowpack and Its Impact on Water Scarcity in the Western US
Mountain snowpacks are crucial sources of water supply, particularly in the Western United States and Canada. However, a recent study has found that these natural reservoirs are in decline due to earlier snowpack melt caused by warmer winter and spring temperatures. This trend is causing water scarcity and posing several environmental and economic challenges. TheContinue reading “The Decline of Mountain Snowpack and Its Impact on Water Scarcity in the Western US”
World’s Farms to Halve by 2100: Risks to Global Food Systems
New research has revealed that the number of farms globally will reduce significantly from 616 million in 2020 to an estimated 272 million in 2100. This poses a significant risk to the world’s food systems, which are already under considerable strain. With the population of the world expected to increase to 11 billion by 2100,Continue reading “World’s Farms to Halve by 2100: Risks to Global Food Systems”
The Rising Temperature in North-West Europe: Urgent Need for Action
A recent study on the temperature trends in North-West Europe shows that the maximum temperature of extremely hot days is increasing at an alarming rate. The study analyzed data of near-surface air temperatures recorded over the past 60 years and found that the hottest days are warming twice as fast as the average summer days.Continue reading “The Rising Temperature in North-West Europe: Urgent Need for Action”
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