German farmers in the Lower Oder Valley National Park on the eastern border with Poland faced a dilemma: what to do with grass that was useless as animal feed. Like many of their counterparts in Europe, these agricultural producers were keen to avoid wasting a potentially valuable natural resource. They turned to the
ph. Vladi333/Shutterstock Robert Chris, The Open University and Hugh Hunt, University of Cambridge Getting to net zero emissions by mid-century is conventionally understood as humanity’s best hope for keeping Earth’s surface temperature (already 1.2°C above its pre-industrial level) from increasing well beyond 1.5°C – potentially reaching a point at which it could cause
In an epoch where the clarion call for sustainability resounds with increasing urgency, the realm of green engineering emerges as a beacon of hope, offering innovative solutions aimed at harmonising technological advancement with environmental stewardship. This investigative piece delves into the multifaceted world of green engineering, unraveling its potential to spearhead a sustainable
Dr John Bediako has criss-crossed the globe his whole life. He was born and raised in Ghana, earned a doctorate degree in South Korea and now works in Finland on a key challenge for Europe: reusing electronic waste, or e-waste. ‘It’s a hot topic,’ said Bediako, a researcher in the School of Engineering
Is your government living up to its promises to fight global warming? This guide is divided into six sections, from tracking pledges to finding and evaluating the data. The global fight against climate change depends on the actions of individual nations. So national accountability is critical. Each government’s plans and policies for achieving
Matt McDonald, The University of Queensland Day one of the COP28 climate summit saw the first big breakthrough: agreement on a “loss and damage” fund to compensate poor states for the effects of climate change. Met with a standing ovation in Dubai, the agreement means wealthy states and major polluters will put millions
Managing methane from belching cattle is a top innovation priority. Lance Cheung/USDA Paul Winters, University of Notre Dame For the first time ever, food and agriculture took center stage at the annual United Nations climate conference in 2023. More than 130 countries signed a declaration on Dec. 1, committing to make their food
In today’s discourse on urban evolution, the rise of green cities heralds a transformative era, championing an ethos of environmental stewardship and social accountability.These metropolises are ingeniously crafted, exemplifying a synergistic equilibrium among ecological, economic, and societal facets, culminating in an environment where sustainable living transcends mere ambition to become an everyday practice.
In today’s era, the pursuit of nurturing agriculture that sustains itself looms as a crucial conundrum. It weaves together the need to satiate the ever-expanding global populace with the obligation to protect our terrestrial home. This discourse explores the multifaceted dimensions of self-sustaining agriculture, shedding light on its potential to simultaneously guarantee food
In the epoch of escalating environmental challenges and burgeoning energy demands, the narrative of renewable energy has transitioned from a peripheral eco-friendly choice to a central pillar in the quest for sustainable development. This comprehensive exploration aims to dissect the multifaceted renewable energy revolution, shedding light on its implications, challenges, and the path