The 34 dairy cows chewing the cud on a floating platform in the port of Rotterdam probably aren’t thinking about water scarcity – a major challenge in the world today – but they are participating in a Europe-wide effort to find solutions to this modern-day dilemma. The cows’ home, the Floating Farm, is part
Building sustainably has become an imperative in modern architecture, driven by the urgent need to address climate change, reduce carbon footprints, and create resilient, energy-efficient structures. The concept of green engineering in modern architecture encompasses a wide range of practices and principles aimed at creating buildings that are not only environmentally friendly but
ph. Don’t flush any wet wipes – even if they are ‘plastic free’ or ‘biodegradable’. Maridav / shutterstock Randa Lindsey Kachef, King’s College London The UK government recently announced a plan to ban plastics from wet wipes, causing my fellow river activists to release a collective sigh of relief. However, although a general
The transportation sector has long been a significant contributor to environmental degradation, with emissions from vehicles accounting for a large percentage of the world’s greenhouse gases. As the planet grapples with the escalating climate crisis, the need for sustainable mobility solutions has never been more pressing. In recent years, there has been a
ph. Olga Rudchenko/Shutterstock Jack Marley, The Conversation The world’s oldest animal welfare charity, Britain’s Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), is under fire from non-human rights activists Animal Rising. A food-labelling scheme, RSPCA Assured, marks meat and dairy from farms subject to annual inspections by trained officials. On more
The relentless march towards sustainability has ushered in a new era for industries worldwide, driven by the imperative to adopt green engineering principles. As environmental concerns intensify and regulatory frameworks tighten, businesses are increasingly recognising the need to transition towards more sustainable practices. Green engineering, which focuses on designing, commercialising, and using processes
Vegetation is a source of cleaning the atmosphere from harmful gasses. As a result of photosynthesis, oxygen is released, enriching the air, and carbon dioxide is absorbed. From an ecological point of view, the forest is an essential element of the biological processes taking place in nature. Forests are home to millions of
ph. The Conservatives want to keep drilling for new oil and gas in the North Sea. Cal F / shutterstock Anupama Sen, University of Oxford and Sam Fankhauser, University of Oxford The Conservative Party manifesto proposes a “pragmatic and proportionate approach to net zero” with Rishi Sunak, the prime minister, promising to put
To develop eco-friendly electronics such as sensors and circuit boards, Dr Valerio Beni is following the paper trail – literally. An expert in green chemistry at Swedish research institute RISE, Beni has switched his focus to wood from pulp in a bid to make consumer electronic devices that have no carbon footprint and
In the contemporary discourse on environmental sustainability, green engineering has emerged as a pivotal field, bridging the gap between scientific innovation and sustainable practice. The integration of engineering principles with ecological consciousness represents a transformative approach to addressing the environmental challenges that define our era. This intersection not only fosters the development of