sustainability

2024 Global Average Temperature Was Hottest on Record and First Above 1.5°C

2024 Global Average Temperature Was Hottest on Record and First Above 1.5°C

Fueled by the climate crisis, the global average temperature soared above the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold for the first time in 2024, intensifying extreme weather. Experts from the United Nations World Meteorological Organization (WMO) have confirmed that last year was the planet’s hottest on record, reaching 1.55 degrees Celsius above the pre-industrial average, reported UN […]

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    Scientists Develop Biodegradable E-Textiles

    Scientists Develop Biodegradable E-Textiles

    In a new study, scientists from University of Southampton, University of the West of England Bristol, University of Exeter, University of Cambridge, University of Leeds and University of Bath have developed a way to make smart, electronic textiles that are also sustainable and biodegradable.  The researchers have created ‘Smart, Wearable, and Eco-friendly Electronic Textiles’ (SWEET), […]

    All Chicago City Buildings Now Run on Renewable Energy

    All Chicago City Buildings Now Run on Renewable Energy

    Chicago, Illinois is kicking off the New Year with clean energy. As of Jan. 1, all of Chicago’s 411 municipal buildings, such as its international airports, fire stations, libraries and City Hall, are now powered entirely by renewable energy. The feat has been made possible through a 5-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Constellation signed […]

    Energy Prices Drop Below Zero in UK Thanks to Record Wind-Generated Electricity

    Energy Prices Drop Below Zero in UK Thanks to Record Wind-Generated Electricity

    Record wind-generated electricity across Northern Ireland and Scotland Tuesday night pushed Britain’s power prices below zero. Wind output peaked at a record high 22.4 gigawatts (GW), breaking the previous high set Sunday evening, the national system operator said, as Bloomberg reported. The record output provided more than 68 percent of the country’s power. From 5:30 […]

    Tips From Experts to Reduce Food Waste This Holiday Season

    Tips From Experts to Reduce Food Waste This Holiday Season

    With the holidays in full swing, there are more occasions for eating and drinking to excess, which gives us multiple opportunities to curb our food waste. Food waste is an enormous global problem. According to a 2024 report from the United Nations Environment Programme, households throughout the world wasted an average of more than one […]

    Scientists Develop Method to 3D-Print Concrete That Captures Carbon

    Scientists Develop Method to 3D-Print Concrete That Captures Carbon

    A team of scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has developed a method of 3D printing that can also capture carbon dioxide and store it in concrete. The process involves injecting carbon dioxide and steam into mixing cement, which is then used in a 3D printer to build structures. For this method, the […]