Archive for 2021
Nuclear energy can help make UK electricity green by 2035
What energy technology is low-carbon and reliable? The UK government’s answer seems to be nuclear power.
Fine words from the hydropower industry won’t save our last wild rivers
Technologies to harness the power of water are crucial for a low-emissions future, but hydropower can cause serious damage.
Planting trees in coastal areas can help stressed coral reefs
Reforestation is important as it maintains the stability of soils that are vital in limiting erosion risk, an expert notes.
Winter is coming – will it leave Europe’s green transition in the dust?
Over the last weeks, several European countries have been planning government support packages to help households offset the rising price of energy. In France, for example, some 6 million lower-income households will benefit from an extra €100 financial support this
A dimming ‘earthshine’ adds to concern over global warming
Earth's surface is reflecting less light per square meter than 20 years ago. Most of this "earthshine" loss is in the last three years.
How mercury gets into the oceans is complicated
Only about half of the heavy metal in the sea results from rainfall. The other half comes from gaseous sources.