Sustainable AC is possible, even with Covid ventilation November 2, 2023 Architects show that it is possible to cool a ventilated building below outside temperatures using an uninsulated roof that sends heat to the sky… Tags: Air Conditioners, Eco-Friendly Solutions, Sustainable Energy Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
Research spoiler: Reducing food waste has unintended consequences October 30, 2023 In a first of its kind global assessment, researchers show that tackling food waste could drive a ‘rebound effect’ whereby people end up buying… Tags: Environmental Impact, Food Loss, Food Waste Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
Just How Good Is Wood? October 25, 2023 Carbon accountants have some tough questions, and some surprising answers … Tags: Carbon Emissions, Environmental Impact, Wood Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
Greening the last mile of e-commerce October 23, 2023 Online shopping began with the utopian promise of curbing individual car trips to stores, thus reducing fuel use and carbon emissions. … Tags: E-commerce, Eco-Friendly Habits, Sustainability Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
What would happen if plant-based alternatives replaced half of meat and milk consumption? October 20, 2023 A new study found that meat substitution would cut global agricultural GHG emission by 31%, water use by 10%, and spare a quarter… Tags: Eco-Friendly Solutions, Plant-Based Alternatives, Vegan Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
Researchers sketch out a manifesto for tackling farm plastic October 20, 2023 12 million tonnes of plastic go into agriculture each year, some straight into the soil. Can we loosen plastic’s grip on farming? … Tags: Eco-Friendly Solutions, Plastic Waste, Sustainable Waste Management Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
The climate impact of cotton depends on how often you wash it and how long you wear it October 19, 2023 In a new study, researchers assess impacts from the cultivation, manufacturing, and use of textiles made of the world’s most common natural fiber … Tags: Carbon Footprint, Cotton, Environmental Impact Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
Over-emphasizing recycling is a problem October 18, 2023 A new study finds that the first two “Rs,” reduce and reuse, are getting the short shrift, undermining a more sustainable waste management system. … Tags: Environmental Impact, Recycling, Sustainability Initiatives Publication: Anthropocene Read more...
The media covers only a narrow slice of climate research—one that inspires fear over action July 4, 2023 Climate change research is much more diverse than what the public hear from in the media, new study finds. … Tags: Climate Action, Climate Anxiety, Climate Change Publication: Anthropocene Read more...