help Apple releases mobility data to help combat COVID‑19 By feedproxy.google.com Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 17:15:20 +0000 The tool, which comes after a similar effort by Google, looks at how people’s traveling behavior has changed since the start of the pandemic The post Apple releases mobility data to help combat COVID‑19 appeared first on WeLiveSecurity Full Article COVID-19
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help A new tool to help predict species invasiveness By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wed, 1 Jun 2011 11:59:41 +0100 There is a common assumption that plant species are more inclined to thrive in a non-native community than a native one, sometimes becoming 'invasive'. However, this behaviour is likely to be quite unusual and invasive alien plants are actually an important exception, according to a new study. Much can be learned from the population of a species 'at home' and should be included in official assessment criteria. Full Article
help Mapping helps visualise complex environmental risk assessment By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:14:47 +0100 Scientists involved in a pan-European project to develop better methods of risk assessment say maps that show such cumulative risks geographically are easy to interpret and should be considered as practical tools for conveying risk information to decision makers and the general public. Full Article
help Rivers can help reduce the Urban Heat Island effect By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 17 Jan 2013 12:16:48 GMT Heat waves are predicted to become more frequent under climate change, and are likely to be particularly severe in cities and towns due to the Urban Heat Island effect (UHI). A recent UK study of UHI mitigation strategies has demonstrated that even a small urban river can result in a cooling effect of 1??C during temperatures higher than 20??C, and that these cooling effects can be improved by careful urban design of the surrounding areas. Full Article
help Product design screening method helps reduce toxic materials in consumer goods By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 11 Apr 2013 10:00:25 +0100 A recent study has described a simple method to screen the toxicity of materials used in consumer products. Using utility meter products as examples, the study found, for example, that stainless steel and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) had high toxicity potentials and suggests less toxic, but equally effective and priced, alternatives that could be used instead. Full Article
help Living walls help cool buildings in hot climates By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 25 Jul 2013 14:15:12 +0100 Covering walls with plants can significantly reduce the temperature of building walls during hot summer months. A recent study of three different types of these ???living walls??? in Italy suggests that they can be 20??C cooler than a bare wall on sunny days. An added advantage is that living walls can be retrofitted to existing buildings. Full Article
help Grass and trees in urban areas help reduce flood risk By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 26 Sep 2013 11:41:55 +0100 Trees form a valuable part of green infrastructure in cities by helping reduce surface water runoff, recent research finds. Together with grassy areas, significant reductions in surface water flows can be achieved by planting trees, reducing the risk of floods. Full Article
help Sustainable urban mobility: a new urban grouping framework can help inform city planners By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 16 Apr 2020 12:34:30 GMT While cities worldwide are expanding so is the significant carbon dioxide footprint of urban transport. Consequently, there is an urgent need for sustainable urban mobility solutions. A thorough analysis of the variables and dynamics of urban mobility in cities can aid in planning sustainable mobility policy. This study used a new system of classification by type (typologisation) relevant to urban mobility in global cities, with data from 331 cities in 124 countries covering 40% of the global urban population (as of 2016). Full Article
help Routine monitoring of Mediterranean boats and marinas could help protect ecosystems from invasive alien species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 30 Apr 2020 17:16:30 GMT A survey of over 600 private boats docked in marinas throughout the Mediterranean showed that 71% are carrying non-indigenous species. In certain cases, non-indigenous species can become ‘invasive’ and have enormous and long-lasting impacts on ecosystems. The findings suggest that a common monitoring strategy may be necessary to prevent further disruptions to natural ecosystems. Full Article
help Citizens encouraged to help monitor wild bird species By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 19 May 2011 12:16:03 +0100 The public can help assess the human impact on wild birds through amateur ‘citizen science’ networks, according to new research. Scientists evaluated the suitability of data collected by amateur bird-watchers for long-term monitoring of European bird populations. Their findings suggest that citizen data may significantly improve the accuracy of existing official survey methods, as well as help increase public awareness of wild bird conservation. Full Article
help Deepwater drilling: improve safety indicators to help prevent disasters By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:20:25 +0100 The Deepwater Horizon accident raised concerns about the safety of deepwater drilling. From an analysis of risk assessments in the Norwegian Oil & Gas (O&G) Industry, a new study suggests that current safety approaches and indicators are limited and more extensive monitoring of drilling operations is needed to avoid events similar to Deepwater Horizon. Full Article
help Antibody discovery could help create improved flu vaccines By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 14 Sep 2016 00:02:57 +0000 Farber Cancer Institute investigators report they have discovered a type of immune antibody that can rapidly evolve to neutralize a wide array of influenza virus strains - including those the body hasn't yet encountered. read more Full Article Health & Medicine
help Landscape features can help to predict natural pest control By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 3 May 2012 11:39:39 +0100 Natural predators of agricultural pests are influenced by the type and range of habitats within a farming landscape. A new study has developed an approach which predicts the risk of pest infestation and natural predation according to landscape features, to help land managers structure landscapes that encourage natural pest control. Full Article
help Mapping helps visualise complex environmental risk assessment By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2011 16:20:17 +0100 Scientists involved in a pan-European project to develop better methods of risk assessment say maps that show such cumulative risks geographically are easy to interpret and should be considered as practical tools for conveying risk information to decision makers and the general public. Full Article
help When can science help conflicting stakeholders reach agreement? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 20 Mar 2014 9:23:19 GMT Does scientific evidence always help conflicting stakeholders to reach agreement on how to deal with environmental risks? Scientists have now developed a mathematical framework to help answer this question. They show that stakeholder perceptions of the costs and benefits of regulations, as well as their perceptions of the quality of new research, will determine whether they change their standpoint. Full Article
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help Changes in household consumption could help tackle climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:52:31 GMT A new analysis of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from Swiss household consumption reveals a large difference between the best and worst households – which range between the equivalent of 5 to 17 tons of CO2 per capita per year. It suggests GHG reductions are possible if more households adopt similar consumption patterns to those with the lowest emissions. Full Article
help Friendly discussions help reduce household energy use By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 4 Mar 2010 13:51:28 GMT Information policy measures aimed at reducing household energy consumption need to take a number of approaches, according to Swedish researchers. They should stress both economic and environmental motives and encourage public discussion. Full Article
help Sustainably managed drylands can help address climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:26:27 GMT Maintaining and restoring the world's drylands or arid zones could provide a win-win option for addressing climate change, according to new research. Drylands not only store large amounts of carbon, but improving how they are managed could reduce the vulnerability of ecosystems and humans. Full Article
help Positive environmental messages help encourage behavioural change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 2 Dec 2010 11:09:56 GMT A Belgian public survey on greener energy consumption has found that positive messages about environmental issues may be more effective than negative messages in encouraging behavioural change for large sections of the public. The researchers suggest this can help policy planners devise targeted communications strategies. Full Article
help Green attitudes help overcome costs of domestic renewable energy By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:07:08 GMT A new survey from 2010 reveals that upfront costs of up to €14,000 and lengthy payback times can discourage even the most environmentally conscious citizens from installing domestic renewable technology, such as solar panels and wind generators. However, people signing up to a ‘climate pledging’ scheme were still at least 11 times more likely to install these technologies than the average person in the UK. Full Article
help Even small urban green spaces can help tackle the heat island effect By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:54:45 GMT Green spaces in cities can have a cooling influence which helps reduce the ‘urban heat island effect’. New research from Portugal has demonstrated that even a small community garden can provide a significant cooling impact that can help efforts to adapt to climate change. Full Article
help New guidelines to help implement ecosystem-based adaptation on islands By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Mon, 18 Mar 2013 16:54:50 GMT Climate change is a particular threat to island nations and effective adaptation is vital. A new analysis examines current adaptation measures in tropical Oceania and identifies guidelines for implementing resilient, ecosystem-based adaptation (EbA). Among its recommendations, local communities should be fully involved in planning adaptation measures. Full Article
help Mapping global sea level rise: new gravity data help provide more accurate predictions By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 3 Oct 2013 10:03:32 +0100 Research from the US helps paint a clearer picture of the extent of global sea level rise, by considering new satellite data on the Earth’s gravity. Its findings support reports of accelerating ice melt and suggest that most of the change in sea levels is caused by receding polar ice sheets and mountain glaciers. Full Article
help New beach database could help protect Black Sea shorelines By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 11 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT The damaging effects of sea-level rise on Black Sea beaches have been estimated in a new study. Diminishing river sediment supply caused by river dams is also an erosion threat. These new results suggest that erosion could cause over 90% of these beaches to retreat by at least 20% of their width. A publicly available database created by the researchers could be useful for developing coastal protection schemes. Full Article
help Renewable-energy technologies can help meet the increased cooling demand in cities due to climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 13 July 2017 9:23:19 GMT The available and emerging renewable technologies suitable for urban environments have been assessed in a recent study. Wind and solar technology can now be integrated into building design, and smart grids and metering can more efficiently manage energy production and demand at a local level. Investing in community-level renewable-energy projects can, therefore, help meet the future energy needs of towns and cities. Full Article
help A change in diet and reduction in food waste can help achieve sustainable land use By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 13 Mar 2014 9:23:19 GMT The land use associated with food imports to Germany outweighs that of exported food, leaving the country with a 'land debt', new research suggests. However, reducing the amount of animal products in the diet and minimising food waste could enable the country to achieve a positive land balance, the researchers conclude. Full Article
help Biodegradable plastics: testing can help inform most appropriate end-of-life options, but also reveals environmental concerns By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 23 May 2019 11:23:19 GMT Scientists have tested the behaviour of biodegradable plastics in managed composting and anaerobic conditions, as well as under simulated environmental conditions, such as in seawater or soil. This study found that blending different types of biodegradable plastics may open up new opportunities in relation to their end-of-life treatment — notably the potential to make one of the world’s best-selling biodegradable plastics, polyactic acid (PLA), home-compostable by blending it with another polymer (polycaprolactone — PCL). However, the researchers were also concerned that most materials tested could still cause plastic pollution as they failed to biodegrade sufficiently — and, in some cases, not at all, in particular, in soil and the marine environment. Full Article
help Household energy efficiency could help boost the economy By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 30 June 2015 9:23:19 GMT Improving the energy efficiency of homes could have positive economy-wide impacts, recent UK research suggests. It would allow householders to spend the money they save on energy on other products and services. Although this additional demand and the associated production in non-energy sectors would partly offset the energy saved in the home, this ‘rebound effect’ does not completely outweigh the household energy savings. Full Article
help Satellites could help prosecute environmental criminals By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Tue, 26 Jul 2016 09:12:34 GMT Satellite images can provide important evidence of environmental crime, according to a UK researcher. Satellites are now able to take near-photographic pictures of objects on Earth as small as 0.3 metres which means that individual trees, cars and industrial pipes, for example, can be monitored from space. Full Article
help Carbon dioxide successfully stored in volcanic rock — could help mitigate climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 13 Oct 2016 10:12:34 +0100 Storing atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) has the potential to mitigate the impacts of changes in climate. Researchers have now developed a way to inject CO2 into volcanic rock, and tested it in Iceland. Over 95% of the injected CO2 was mineralised (converted into a solid) within two years, instead of taking centuries or millennia as previously anticipated. The technique demonstrates potential for the permanent and safe storage of CO2 within basaltic rocks. Full Article
help Wave farms could help prevent coastal erosion under future sea-level rise By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thur, 28 November 2019 11:23:19 GMT As well as providing renewable energy, wave farms can help protect coasts against erosion by reducing the force of waves. However, it remains unknown whether they can provide this complementary service under future climate change when sea levels will be higher. A new study, based upon computer simulations, concludes that a wave farm off the south coast of Spain could indeed protect the coastline under higher sea levels, and cause the local beach to grow in size after storms. Full Article
help How Digitization is helping Cairn India during Covid-19 crisis By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-04-27T08:30:01+05:30 Deployment of AI and cloud technologies is helping the energy firm maintain its operations without disruption. Full Article
help Covid-19 Heroes: Focus on security helping Mastercard in times of crisis By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-01T09:05:43+05:30 In an interview with ETCIO, Vikas Varma, Chief Operating Officer, South Asia, Mastercard talks about how the company’s AI-driven secured contactless payment initiatives have helped them prevent any business losses during the crisis. Full Article
help Covid-19 Heroes Beyond Borders: How being a digital-only bank helps in a pandemic By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2020-05-06T08:35:23+05:30 TONIK Financial, Asean’s first licensed digital-only bank, is leveraging cloud to mitigate the risks of Covid-19. Full Article
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help Can 1 cosmic enigma help solve another? By esciencenews.com Published On :: Thu, 25 Aug 2016 10:10:35 +0000 Astrophysicists from the Johns Hopkins University have proposed a clever new way of shedding light on the mystery of dark matter, believed to make up most of the universe. read more Full Article Astronomy & Space
help How policies could help winegrowers adapt to climate change By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Thu, 02 Jun 2016 09:01:15 GMT Grapes are sensitive to small changes in temperature, rain and sunlight, meaning climate change will have implications for wine producers worldwide. This study assessed local vulnerabilities and adaptation strategies in two wine-producing areas in France. The findings may help growers to develop suitable methods of adapting to long-term climate change. Full Article
help What helps SMEs to eco-innovate? By ec.europa.eu Published On :: Wedn, 12 January 2020 11:23:19 GMT How is it possible to become eco-innovative as a small-to-medium enterprise (SME)? What benefits could eco-innovations bring to your company? Together SMEs make up over 99% of all enterprises in the EU, accounting for two-thirds of total employment. Though the environmental footprints of individual firms may be relatively small, their collective impact is much more significant. Full Article
help UBC research could help local governments plan together By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 19:37:55 +0000 A new approach to modelling land use change developed at UBC could help cities and towns better coordinate their land-use planning efforts. read more Full Article Psychology & Sociology
help Posting personal experiences on social media may help you remember them in the future By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 22:32:41 +0000 A new study -- the first to look at social media's effect on memory -- suggests posting personal experiences on social media makes those events much easier to recall. read more Full Article Psychology & Sociology
help How tech helps Akshaya Patra serve food to 1.8 million children By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: 2019-11-29T08:36:44+05:30 The Akshaya Patra Foundation reduced the process time taken from planning the menu to delivery to schools by using mobility solution and automation. Full Article