Fuel Tech, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTEK), a technology company using advanced engineering processes to provide emissions control systems and water treatment technologies in utility and industrial applications, today announced the receipt of air pollution control (APC) orders from new and existing customers in Europe and the US. These orders, which have an aggregate value of approximately …
A plan to expand a national wildlife refuge near the Texas and New Mexico state line has drawn backlash from some Republicans who say that it would take land out of agricultural production and decrease property tax revenue. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced the proposal in 2022 and finalized the plan in April …
Environmental concerns are becoming increasingly urgent, the automotive industry is undergoing a profound transformation. Eco-friendly cars, which include electric vehicles (EVs), hybrid models, and those running on alternative fuels, represent a significant step towards reducing our carbon footprint and combating Climate change. As we strive to build a more sustainable future, understanding the benefits of …
The 2024 Paris Olympics have not only been a stage for extraordinary athletic performances but also a platform for athletes to advocate for pressing global issues such as environmental sustainability. Athletes from various disciplines have used their Olympic spotlight to promote awareness and action towards preserving our planet. One standout athlete is Rayssa Leal, the …
The first of twelve multi-fuel Aurora-class vessels ordered by Norway-based shipping company Höegh Autoliners, Höegh Aurora, was named and delivered at China Merchants Heavy Industry’s yard in Jiangsu, China. Höegh Aurora has a capacity of up to 9,100 cars. With its strengthened decks and enhanced internal ramp systems, the vessel can carry electric vehicles on …
Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence, has named the winners of the 2024 Altair Enlighten Award. Presented in association with the Center for Automotive Research (CAR), the award honors the greatest sustainability and lightweighting advancements that successfully reduce carbon footprint, mitigate water and energy consumption, and leverage material reuse and recycling efforts. Throughout its …
A 700,000-year-old arm bone found on an Indonesian island is shedding light on the evolution of Homo floresiensis1 — an ancient relative of modern humans nicknamed hobbit owing to its small stature. At just 88 millimetres long, the arm bone fragment belonged to the smallest adult hominin ever found. The discovery, published on 6 August …
We have crossed the halfway mark in 2024, a year considered the busiest election year in global history. Nearly 4.2 billion people, half the world’s population, have either voted or will vote this year to elect their leaders and governments. These include South Korea, Sudan, South Africa, Venezuela, France, Belgium, Mexico, and others. We, in …
The International Joint Commission (IJC) has launched a public comment period related to the study of transboundary water pollution in the Elk-Kootenai/y watershed. This comment period will run from August 6-27 to provide interested parties with a convenient opportunity to share their perspectives on the IJC study. Comments may be emailed to elk@ijc.org or submitted …
Since 1896, average seasonal temperatures across the contiguous 48 states have increased by between 1.6 and 3 degrees Fahrenheit, with the most significant warming seen in winter temperatures, according to The United States Environmental Protection Agency. As extreme temperature conditions and unpredictable weather patterns become more common, the environmental impact of traditional cotton farming—known for …