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ETH Zurich scientists with single-atom indium catalyst converting CO2 to methanol in a high-tech lab reactor, sustainable energy theme.
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Scientists develop single-atom catalyst for CO2-to-methanol conversion

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Researchers at ETH Zurich have engineered a catalyst using isolated indium atoms on hafnium oxide to convert CO2 and hydrogen into methanol more efficiently than previous methods. This single-atom design maximizes metal use and enables clearer study of reaction mechanisms. The breakthrough could support sustainable chemical production if powered by renewables.

The American Energy Institute has released a report alleging political bias in a climate science chapter of the Reference Manual on Scientific Evidence, a guide for federal judges. The Federal Judicial Center removed the chapter from its version, but the National Academies continues to publish it online. National Academy of Sciences President Marcia McNutt defended the decision, citing the joint development process.

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Ahead of World Water Day, analyst José David Name Cardozo highlights Colombia's huge debt to water resources, amid droughts, floods and poor management. This quarter's rains signal ecosystem imbalance rather than abundance, with Ideam warning of possible El Niño in late 2026.

The Great Lakes offer ideal conditions for offshore wind energy, yet no turbines have been built there due to regulatory and economic barriers. States control the lakebeds, providing some advantages over federal ocean waters, but federal oversight and infrastructure gaps persist. Developers and lawmakers express cautious optimism amid political uncertainties.

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SSAB is making a billion-krona investment in its Borlänge operations to boost steel production capacity by 150,000 tonnes per year. The move comes amid global uncertainties and new US tariffs. No major new hirings are planned.

South African researchers from the University of Cape Town and partners have surpassed institutions like Oxford, Princeton, and Stanford in Antarctic and Southern Ocean science, according to a new global report. Their work excels in publication quantity, quality, and citations from 2022 to 2024. This achievement highlights South Africa's growing influence in polar research despite limited resources.

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马拉坎南宫确认,克里斯蒂娜·弗拉斯科不再担任旅游部长,已被任命为可持续和韧性社区总统顾问。副部长韦尔娜·布恩苏塞索将临时领导旅游部。此次调任旨在应对影响当地经济和生计的气候相关灾害。

 

 

 

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