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Improving predictions of flood severity, place and time with AI

A novel framework is said to offer accurate water flow predictions and simulations with unprecedented efficiency Floods are some of the most devastating natural disasters...

. The Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB) is pleased to announce the launch of its newly upgraded greenhouse gas (GHG) calculation tools — the Biofuel...

Shifting UK car exhausts to the right could dramatically cut roadside air pollution

Harmful air pollutants on UK pavements generated by diesel cars could be slashed by a third if car exhausts were positioned on the right,...

Higher Levels of PFAS Found in Waterways Downstream From Wastewater Treatment Plants: Report

Recent research from Waterkeeper Alliance warns that 98% of tested waterways across 19 states contain PFAS, and the problem is particularly noticeable in areas...

Impact Investor responsAbility Appoints Nadia Nikolova as New CEO

M&G’s impact investing unit responsAbility Investments announced today the appointment of Nadia Nikolova as its new Chief Executive Officer, taking over the role in September...

ISSB Kicks Off Update of Sector-Focused SASB Sustainability Reporting Standards

The IFRS Foundation’s International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) announced today the publication of new exposure drafts, focused on proposed amendments to its sector-focused SASB...

Elopak’s fiber cartons outperform plastic in carbon footprint and resource use

Elopak has published a new Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) comparing fiber-based cartons with LDPE pouches for laundry detergent refills. The study, conducted by Anthesis and...

JPMorgan Launches Blockchain Tokenization for Carbon Credits

JPMorgan announced that its blockchain business unit, Kinexys, is currently developing and testing a new blockchain application to tokenize global carbon credits, in a...

UBS Raises $100 Million for SDG-Focused Blended Finance Fund

UBS announced that the SDG Outcomes Fund, developed by its philanthropy-focused platform UBS Optimus Foundation and impact specialist Bridges Outcomes Partnerships (BOP) has raised...

Ships trigger high and unexpected emissions of methane

Ship traffic in shallow areas, such as ports, can trigger large methane emissions by just moving through the water. The researchers in a study,...

AI-enabled digital twin will support coral reef restoration in Saudi Arabia

A recent project leverages AI expertise to enhance coral monitoring and restoration strategies across a 100-hectare reefscape in the Red Sea. The groups behind...

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