China’s fast economic growth and accompanying rise in food demand is driving an increase in water use for agriculture and industry, thus threatening the country’s water security.
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Economic Slowdown as a Result of COVID is No Substitute for Climate Action
Efforts to control the Coronavirus pandemic have reduced economic activity and led to localized improvements in air quality.
Greener Economy ‘Not Science Fiction Anymore’
A new book from Penn sociologist Daniel Aldana Cohen and colleagues describes four key facets of the Green New Deal and why they could become a reality in the not-too-distant future.
Eco-Bike Aims to Cut Pollution in Kathmandu
Where there’s a will, there’s a way. The truth of that saying was revealed once again to Lance Rake when he traveled to Kathmandu, Nepal, last year to develop a delivery version of the bamboo bicycles for which he is known.
Driving Forward Energy-Efficient Electronics
Scientists have made a breakthrough in the development of a new generation of electronics that will require less power and generate less heat.
Unearthing Technical Solutions for a Low Carbon Future
A University of Queensland study has revealed that carbon capture and storage (CCS) could be a real option for Queensland.