The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3.2 million in research grants to Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University to investigate PFAS contamination in agriculture. These studies will focus on understanding how PFAS chemicals accumulate in crops and livestock and explore innovative strategies for reducing exposure, ensuring the sustainability and health of farming communities nationwide.
As the business landscape evolves, so does the understanding of corporate ethics and integrity. In a recent conversation with Jessica Hunt, an expert in business ethics, Alison Taylor unpacked how …
Researchers at the University of Toronto are making significant strides in sustainable energy using artificial intelligence (AI) . Their groundbreaking work focuses on enhancing the efficiency of …
MIT engineers have unveiled a new, physics-based model for rotor aerodynamics that could revolutionize the design and operation of wind farms. The model addresses long-standing challenges in …
As climate change accelerates, the frequency and intensity of extreme heat events have become a growing concern for public health officials. Europe, a region with an aging population and varying …
In a celebratory gathering on August 22, Mississippi State University (MSU) marked a milestone in the fight against global hunger and poverty: five years of success through the Feed the Future …
The industrial sector in the United States is responsible for approximately one-third of the nation’s carbon dioxide emissions . This level surpasses the combined emissions of passenger vehicles, …
In a significant milestone for the future of the U.S. energy grid, scientists, legislators, and Department of Energy (DOE) officials gathered at the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to …
Nanoplastics, minute plastic particles ranging from 1 to 1,000 nanometers in size, are emerging as a significant environmental and health concern. To put their size in perspective, these particles …
A recent study conducted by the University of Surrey and the University of Aberdeen has shed new light on the environmental viability of vertical farming , particularly in the cultivation of lettuce. …
A study conducted by researchers at Brown University has provided a detailed record of temperature changes in the tropical Andes of South America, covering the past 16,000 years. This research offers …
Researchers at Oxford University’s Physics Department have significantly advanced solar technology, moving beyond the limitations of silicon-based solar panels . Their innovative approach involves …
As part of Michigan’s Clean School Bus grant program, Alpena Public Schools is one of 29 districts in the state to receive funding to replace diesel buses with those powered by electricity, …
A groundbreaking innovation hub at Sacramento State is set to transform California’s climate initiatives by supporting startup technology companies in the mobility sector. This hub will provide the …
In alignment with the Biden-Harris administration’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced the 2024 Renew America’s Schools Prize and Grant. This $190 …
Senator Shelley Moore Capito, a member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Committee from West Virginia has announced significant federal funding for various projects across the state. These …
In Colorado, solar farms and wind turbines may soon share the landscape with a newer form of green energy: geothermal power. By tapping into the hot water trapped in deep underground rock, geothermal …
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken decisive action to address hazardous conditions in three Ohio schools managed by Accel Schools Ohio LLC. Youngstown Academy of Excellence, …
Plans for the first phase of a $1.65 billion sustainable coastal town at Granton Waterfront in Edinburgh have been unveiled on the Council’s Planning Portal. In collaboration with Cruden Homes, …
Energizing Agriculture: Advancing Beneficial Electrification in Farming A new report from Vermont Law and Graduate School's Farm and Energy Initiative outlines the transformative potential of …