sustainability

Hazardous chemical spills like the one that happened in East Palestine, Ohio, last year when a train derailed, are the tip of the iceberg of our chemical pollution crisis. Scientists say we are rapidly approaching a “planetary boundary,” the point at which industrial chemicals are altering the “vital Earth system processes on which human life depends.” Current concerns regarding the global contamination of food, water and soils with per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) demonstrate that the problems we face with…

New research explores the scaling of waste production in urban systems, finding that solid waste increases linearly with population growth, while wastewater and greenhouse gas emissions scale differently. This highlights the need for improved waste management strategies in growing urban areas and the development of a new science of waste to ensure sustainability and reduce environmental impact.Waste is an inherent outcome of life on Earth and the functioning of human economies. Over time, living systems have adapted to…

Recent research has shown that red nets are more effective than black or white nets in preventing onion thrip damage to crops, reducing the reliance on harmful chemical pesticides by up to 50%. This approach supports sustainable farming by minimizing environmental impact. (Artist’s concept.) Credit: SciTechDaily.comChanging the color of commonly used agricultural nets lessens insect damage to Kujo Leek fields.Red nets are better at keeping away a common agricultural insect pest than typical black or white nets, according…

Interior of the Joint European Torus (JET) tokamak experimental fusion machine with a photo of the plasma overlaid. Credit: United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, courtesy of EUROfusionThe Joint European Torus (JET), one of the world’s largest and most powerful fusion machines, has proven its capability to consistently produce fusion energy and has also established a new world record for energy output.These notable accomplishments represent a significant milestone in the field of fusion science and engineering.In JET’s…

Digital twin technology refers to the combination of virtual and physical worlds through technologies such as 3D simulation equipment, IoT (Internet of things), and others. The automotive industry has been on a growth path mainly owing to the standardization of vehicle and parts manufacturing leading to mass production at lower costs. OEMs can now mass produce quality vehicles using enhanced technology at a much faster pace and place them on the market quicker than…

Last Updated: February 12, 2024, 13:39 ISTHybrid Cars: The Future of Fuel-Efficient Driving Simplified. (Photo: Conserve Energy Future)Hybrid cars have small batteries—about 1 kWh in size, which is way smaller than those in full electric cars. They're eco-friendly and fuel-efficien.Hybrid cars offer a glimpse into the future of eco-friendly driving. They combine the best of both worlds, saving fuel and reducing emissions.As technology advances, hybrids continue to evolve, providing a greener option for drivers…

Undertstanding the four gaps Sustainability is important but integration hinders meaningful progress. SalesforceThe capital gap: Despite high importance, capital is limited -- Over 90% of survey respondents say that sustainability is "very important" (67%) or "fairly important" (26%) to commercial success. The research shows that about 50% of senior management teams say they are highly focused on sustainability risks, opportunities, and impacts, yet only about half of those cases are getting the level of capital…

Published By: Samreen PallLast Updated: February 08, 2024, 15:12 ISTChennai Metro Phase-II: Alstom Begins Production of Driverless Trains, Boosting Connectivity & Sustainability. (Photo: Alstom)Alstom begins production of driverless trains for Chennai Metro Phase-II. Order includes 36 trainsets operating at 80 kmph. Boosting connectivity.French multinational Alstom on Thursday started production of its driverless trainsets for the Chennai Metro Phase-II from its manufacturing facility in Sricity, the company said in…

“The biggest misconception that people have is that sustainability is about carbon emissions,” says Pablo Orvananos, global sustainability consulting lead at Hitachi Digital Services. “That’s what we call carbon tunnel vision. Sustainability is much more than carbon. It’s a plethora of environmental issues and social issues, and companies need to focus on all of it.” Companies looking to act will find a great deal of complexity surrounding corporate sustainability efforts. Companies are responsible not only for their own…

A recent study on leguminous plants has uncovered the role of IRON MAN (IMA) peptides in facilitating the collection of iron into root nodules during rhizobial symbiosis. This process is vital for nitrogen fixation, a key aspect of plant growth and nitrogen homeostasis. Credit: SciTechDaily.comIMA peptides in legumes enhance iron acquisition for nitrogen fixation, offering insights into sustainable agriculture practices.Leguminous plants have a mechanism (rhizobial symbiosis) to efficiently acquire nitrogen, which is an…