Keystone and GE announce operation of first spiral welded wind tower
Keystone Tower Systems and GE Renewable Energy announce operationof the first commercial spiral-welded wind turbine tower [...]
Month: February 2023
UrbanPV: Case study of a schoolyard canopy with semi-transparent double glass modules
UrbanPV enables climate resilience and is self-financing through the energy generated. The task The playgrounds of [...]
Methane emissions remained high in 2022
Even as soaring energy prices made actions to reduce them cheaper than ever. Global Methane Tracker [...]
For a culture of peace
For more than 2,000 years, the ancient Roman principle has applied: “He who wants peace must [...]
First steps towards a more climate-friendly streaming
Video streaming is responsible for high greenhouse gas emissions. These could be reduced with relatively simple [...]
What makes people care about the environment?
A new study analyzes the factors that drive environmental concern among Europeans in an effort to [...]
Record low sea ice cover in the Antarctic
Sea ice extent in the Southern Ocean now the lowest since the beginning of satellite observation [...]
‘Blue marble’: how half a century of climate change has altered the face of the Earth
In December 1972, Nasa’s final Apollo mission (Apollo 17) took the iconic “Blue Marble” photo of [...]
Pesticides significantly reduce crop yields
Reducing pesticide pollution and the intensity of harvesting can increase crop yield and contribute to climate [...]
Plastic debris in the Arctic comes from all around the world – including Germany
AWI researchers have analysed the origins of plastic debris on the shores of Svalbard. “Citizen Science” [...]
Glacial flooding threatens millions globally
Fifteen million people around the world are at risk from flooding caused by glacial lakes, with [...]
Energy crisis could become a win-win situation for climate and the economy
A study retrospectively calculates for 2022, with regard to CO2 emissions and gross domestic product, the [...]
More frequent atmospheric rivers hinder seasonal recovery of Arctic sea ice
The Arctic is rapidly losing sea ice, even during winter months when temperatures are below freezing [...]
Stainless steel recycling saves greenhouse gases
Greenhouse gas balance for stainless steel production further improved Stainless steel recycling is considered to be [...]
Coal exit can happen only with stronger policies – and with China
Current climate policies including efforts like the Powering Past Coal Alliance will not add up to [...]
Rebuilding Ukraine: A green post-war recovery
Russia’s aggression has damaged or completely destroyed large parts of Ukraine. Rebuilding the country will take [...]