We compare two cans, one painted black and the other painted white, to see how quickly they lose heat. The containers are placed in front of a heat source and heated to the same temperature. The temperature in each container is recorded...

The Amazon rainforest is being cut down for resources and land at a rapid rate. Learn how alternative farming methods, incentives to cut carbon emissions and protected reserves are helping to conserve the rainforest from further harm....

Can biofuels become the sustainable fuels of the future? Or does the energy used for their production, and impact on biodiversity mean they do more harm than good? Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points. Biofuel is cheap to...

Nuclear fission is the process used in nuclear power plants, which creates radioactive nuclear waste that is hazardous to humans. Discover how this nuclear waste is disposed of and stored. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning...

International governments have put caps in place to limit carbon dioxide emissions from industry. What are emissions caps and will they solve the problem? Human Geography - A Changing World - Learning Points. The percentage of carbon...

Despite being a clean, renewable source of energy, wind farms attract dissent. Discover the downside to the construction of wind farms and why some people are upset about their use. Earth Science - Earth's Resources - Learning Points....

Find out how harmful gases in the air can react together to create smog ... a form of air pollution.
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Restaurants around the world are striving to create environmentally friendly spaces for patrons to enjoy their experience of dining out. This restaurant, designed in conjunction with an environmental consultancy firm, they followed a...

Coal factories could soon be revamped in Britain. With a focus on a clean energy future, the UK government is setting regulations for any new coal or gas fired power stations to be Clean which means lowering carbon emissions. In the...

In the UK, the Isle of Wight Council is looking at a variety of ways to help turn the island into an eco-friendly environment. Wind and water play a major part of life on this island, by harnessing it s natural resources they can reduce...

Norway s healthcare company Novo-Dordisc have found ways to cut their carbon emissions by 10%, a target they set in 2006, when they joined the WWF climate saver s program. They ve reached their goal by appointing energy stewards at...

We’re back with another episode on climate change and health, and this time we’re looking at some of the indirect health effects, with a focus on how things like air pollution and allergens arise from a warming planet and make us sick,...

Climate change is driven by humans and will affect us all. But it’s not driven by everyone equally, and it doesn’t affect everyone equally. In the last 250 years, 77% of global emissions were emitted by Europe, North America, Australia,...

Join Professor Soovin Matharu and his team as they draw inspiration from superhero comics to create real-life metallurgical innovations. Discover how their work with metals like magnesium and aluminum is shaping a sustainable future,...

The average carbon footprint of a person in the US is 16.5 tons –TONS. So, what can you actually do decrease this number and make a meaningful difference?

This video showcases innovative and eco-friendly vehicle designs, including the Xaxis concept car made of plastic and running on biofuel, a solar-powered car on a global journey, and the jet car with a lightweight yet durable design....

The Volvo Group is leading the way in sustainability by transforming its truck plant into the world's first carbon dioxide-free automotive plant. Through innovative partnerships and the use of renewable energy sources like wind power and...

The Volvo Car Corporation has introduced a new generation of five-cylinder diesel engines for select models, boasting enhanced performance and reduced emissions. Featuring upgrades such as a refined air and exhaust system, a new...

The innovative Dutch inventor has developed a groundbreaking electric motor technology that promises to revolutionize public transportation by significantly reducing fuel costs and emissions. By utilizing a unique wheel design with a...

This video showcases cutting-edge research at the University of Bath and the University of the West of England focused on developing cleaner, greener, and more efficient diesel engines. Through innovative techniques such as monitoring...

This video showcases a new group of concept vehicles, including the Dodge RAM SRT-10, a high-performance pickup truck, the Chrysler Crossfire, a blend of American styling and German engineering, the Chrysler Pacifica, a unique vehicle...

FT Climate Capital - Agriculture and food account for about a quarter of all climate change-inducing greenhouse gas emissions. And with production methods becoming increasingly intensive, farmers are under scrutiny like never before. Now...

FT Climate Capital - As global temperatures rise, our cities are heating up, and that’s adding to the problem. As the FT’s Leslie Hook reports, by 2050, two-thirds of the world’s households will have an air conditioner, requiring...