A research team at University of Limerick has developed a groundbreaking new method of producing carbon fibre while drastically reducing its energy footprint.
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Concrete Evidence: Japanese Buildings Absorb 14% of Cement Production’s Carbon Footprint
A team of Japanese researchers has discovered that Japan’s concrete structures—including buildings and infrastructure—absorb and store about 14% of the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions generated during cement production.
Clothes Dryers and the Bottom Line: Switching to Air Drying Can Save Hundreds
Researchers from the University of Michigan are hoping their new study will inspire some Americans to rethink their relationship with laundry.
The Yucca and the Moth: How Extreme Weather Impacts the Timing of Biological Events
Whether it is flowers sprouting in the spring, cicadas mating in the blistering heat of summer, or caterpillars hatching to feed on their favorite host plant – across the natural world, the timing of biological events is so important it spawned its own scientific discipline: phenology.
Study: Climate Change Will Reduce the Number of Satellites That Can Safely Orbit in Space
Increasing greenhouse gas emissions will reduce the atmosphere’s ability to burn up old space junk, MIT scientists report.
Putting Vegetarian Options Higher up on Hotel Menus Could Reduce Carbon Emissions
Changing our dining habits in hotels could significantly reduce carbon emissions by simply arranging restaurant menus differently, which can lead to a dramatic increase in vegetarian orders, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
