Tag: Carbon

EnergyInnovationScience

Novel Microbe Discovery Boosts Food Waste-to-Energy Conversion

Researchers have discovered a novel microbe that thrives in high-ammonia environments where other methane producers fail. The finding explains why some waste processing facilities maintain energy production under challenging conditions while others struggle.

Breakthrough in Bioenergy Production

Scientists have identified a previously unknown microorganism that plays a crucial role in converting food waste into renewable energy, according to research published in Nature Microbiology. The discovery emerged from studying microbial communities at Surrey’s biofuel facility in British Columbia, where 115,000 tons of food waste annually undergoes transformation into renewable natural gas (RNG).

by Elisa Romero
PolicySustainability

Ecosystem Investments Emerge as Critical Strategy for Climate and Public Health Challenges

Leading scientists indicate protecting and restoring natural ecosystems could provide over one-third of global emission reductions required by 2030. These approaches simultaneously address climate change, biodiversity loss, and public health crises through cost-effective interventions.

The Convergence Crisis Demands Integrated Solutions

Global communities face interconnected environmental, economic, and public health challenges that require innovative cross-sector approaches, according to expert analysis. Nature-based solutions (NbS) – defined as actions that protect, restore, and sustainably manage ecosystems – are emerging as a comprehensive framework addressing these converging crises. Sources indicate these approaches reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve human wellbeing, and cultivate economic stability through cost-effective interventions.

by Nathan Cole